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"https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12165653/Image-30-450x338.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T20:04:51.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Kyle McClenagan", "localScore": 10, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "shooting", "briefingScore": 125, "type": "news" }, { "id": 18, "archiveId": "l3pe70", "slug": "hello-houston-may-13-2026", "title": "Hello Houston (May 13, 2026)", "excerpt": "Today: We talk with Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth about upcoming runoff elections, preview a new documentary about late comedian Ralphie May, break down a new report on Houston’s housing market, and more.", "content": "Today: We talk with Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth about upcoming runoff elections, preview a new documentary about late comedian Ralphie May, break down a new report on Houston’s housing market, and more.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/hello-houston/2026/05/13/551696/hello-houston-may-13-2026/?utm_source=rss-hello-houston-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T19:52:32.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Garrett Bohlmann", "localScore": 30, "category": "government", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "harris county", "briefingScore": 125, "type": "news" }, { "id": 19, "archiveId": "6idi2y", "slug": "police-continue-search-for-man-connected-to-houston-methodist-stabbing-as-officials-float-increased-", "title": "Police continue search for man connected to Houston Methodist stabbing as officials float increased security", "excerpt": "The victim, an employee of Houston Methodist, was released from the hospital and doing well, according to a hospital spokesperson.", "content": "The victim, an employee of Houston Methodist, was released from the hospital and doing well, according to a hospital spokesperson.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/public-safety/2026/05/13/551709/houston-methodist-stabbing-texas-medical-center-surveillance-police/?utm_source=rss-public-safety-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10181448/Edited-5341-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T18:02:31.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Adkison", "localScore": 10, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "police", "briefingScore": 125, "type": "news" }, { "id": 20, "archiveId": "vm00o3", "slug": "hello-houston-may-14-2026", "title": "Hello Houston (May 14, 2026)", "excerpt": "Today: Houston Mayor John Whitmire discusses his proposal for the city’s budget, we hear a conversation with award-winning comic book writer Jason Aaron, and we share our latest Current Obsessions.", "content": "Today: Houston Mayor John Whitmire discusses his proposal for the city’s budget, we hear a conversation with award-winning comic book writer Jason Aaron, and we share our latest Current Obsessions.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/hello-houston/2026/05/14/551837/hello-houston-may-14-2026/?utm_source=rss-hello-houston-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T19:25:46.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Garrett Bohlmann", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "budget", "briefingScore": 120, "type": "news" }, { "id": 21, "archiveId": "hwefm0", "slug": "cornyn-and-paxton-bury-each-other-in-negative-ads-as-senate-gop-runoff-enters-final-stretch", "title": "Cornyn and Paxton bury each other in negative ads as Senate GOP runoff enters final stretch", "excerpt": "The incumbent senator and his allies have massively outspent the pro-Paxton side, though polling points to a tight finish in the May 26 election.", "content": "The incumbent senator and his allies have massively outspent the pro-Paxton side, though polling points to a tight finish in the May 26 election.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/14/551828/texas-us-senate-gop-runoff-cornyn-paxton-attack-ads-spending/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14084509/CornynTrumpPaxton-TT-450x299.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T13:46:41.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Kayla Guo, Texas Tribune", "localScore": 10, "category": "government", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "election", "briefingScore": 105, "type": "news" }, { "id": 22, "archiveId": "cqimgl", "slug": "waymo-recalls-almost-3800-robotaxis-after-flooding-incident-in-san-antonio", "title": "Waymo recalls almost 3,800 robotaxis after flooding incident in San Antonio", "excerpt": "Waymo's entire fleet of self-driving robotaxis, including those in Houston, will undergo a software recall. The recall comes just as Waymo is expanding its services in Houston and several other cities.", "content": "Waymo's entire fleet of self-driving robotaxis, including those in Houston, will undergo a software recall. The recall comes just as Waymo is expanding its services in Houston and several other cities.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2026/05/13/551764/waymo-recalls-almost-3800-robotaxis-after-flooding-incident-in-san-antonio/?utm_source=rss-transportation-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13154312/waymo-vehicle-rear-view-credit-norma-martinez-450x430.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T20:57:14.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Marian Navarro, Texas Public Radio, Jerry Clayton, TPR, Michael Adkison", "localScore": 10, "category": "weather", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "tax", "briefingScore": 105, "type": "news" }, { "id": 23, "archiveId": "9416im", "slug": "hisd-outlines-special-ed-plans-may-15-2026", "title": "HISD outlines special ed plans (May 15, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. We find out what district leadership had to say. And we take a closer look at how road construction projects are scheduled across our region.", "content": "On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. We find out what district leadership had to say. And we take a closer look at how road construction projects are scheduled across our region.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/15/551492/hisd-outlines-special-ed-plans-may-15-2026/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T11:00:31.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "localScore": 10, "category": "traffic", "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "construction", "briefingScore": 100, "type": "news" }, { "id": 24, "archiveId": "rknqnu", "slug": "will-texas-get-another-maga-attorney-general-or-something-new", "title": "Will Texas get another MAGA attorney general? Or something new?", "excerpt": "Four candidates are set to make their case to voters in primary runoff elections for Texas attorney general.", "content": "Four candidates are set to make their case to voters in primary runoff elections for Texas attorney general.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/13/551675/texas-get-another-maga-ag-something-new-nathan-johnson-joe-jaworski-mayes-middleton-chip-roy-ken-paxton/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13105139/TexasAGRunoffsKERA-450x252.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T13:37:39.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Caroline Love, KERA", "localScore": 10, "category": "government", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "election", "briefingScore": 95, "type": "news" }, { "id": 25, "archiveId": "pmmbz2", "slug": "driver-in-custody-after-chase-near-willis-after-starting-in-north-houston-on-friday-morning", "title": "Driver in custody after chase near Willis after starting in north Houston on Friday morning", "excerpt": "The chase initially began in the north Houston area, off I-45 and Crosstimbers, but eventually stopped on Highway 75.", "content": "The chase initially began in the north Houston area, off I-45 and Crosstimbers, but eventually stopped on Highway 75.", "url": "", "image": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1506905925346-21bda4d32df4?w=800&h=500&fit=crop", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T16:00:43.866Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "localScore": 30, "category": "events", "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "event", "briefingScore": 80, "type": "news" }, { "id": 26, "archiveId": "qjl51n", "slug": "here-are-the-megadonors-and-dark-money-groups-boosting-james-talaricos-anti-billionaire-senate-bid", "title": "Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid", "excerpt": "As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.", "content": "As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/14/551963/texas-james-talarico-super-pac-donors-lone-star-rising-dark-money-democratic-billionaires/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14152604/20260303-Talarico-Watch-Party-LS-32-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T21:16:54.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Kayla Guo, Texas Tribune", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "nonprofit", "briefingScore": 80, "type": "news" }, { "id": 27, "archiveId": "nx09zh", "slug": "the-week-in-politics-may-13-2026", "title": "The week in politics (May 13, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the life and impact of aviator, engineer, and businessman Howard Hughes.", "content": "On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the life and impact of aviator, engineer, and businessman Howard Hughes.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/13/551487/the-week-in-politics-may-13-2026/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T11:00:04.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "localScore": 10, "category": "business", "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "development", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news" }, { "id": 28, "archiveId": "xwj98a", "slug": "dozens-of-parents-speak-out-against-houston-isds-special-education-changes", "title": "Dozens of parents speak out against Houston ISD’s special education changes", "excerpt": "Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services planned for the upcoming school year.", "content": "Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services planned for the upcoming school year.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/05/15/552005/hisd-special-education-changes-parents-speak-out-houston-schools/?utm_source=rss-education-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/15085159/Miles-listens-to-Hole-SPED-presentation-450x330.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T13:55:49.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Bianca Seward", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 29, "archiveId": "f8meva", "slug": "meet-the-artist-behind-houstons-longest-world-cup-mural", "title": "Meet the artist behind Houston’s longest World Cup mural", "excerpt": "Betirri has exhibited paintings at four previous FIFA World Cup tournaments. Now, his work will welcome international visitors to his hometown.", "content": "Betirri has exhibited paintings at four previous FIFA World Cup tournaments. Now, his work will welcome international visitors to his hometown.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/arts-culture-news/2026/05/15/551953/world-cup-houston-east-end-mural-betirri-artist/?utm_source=rss-arts-culture-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14150912/Betirri-headshot-450x338.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T12:50:00.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Sophia Jozwiak", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 30, "archiveId": "fye0k6", "slug": "the-supreme-court-keeps-abortion-pill-mifepristone-available-by-telehealth", "title": "The Supreme Court keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth", "excerpt": "The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be prescribed online or over the phone and sent through the mail.", "content": "The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be prescribed online or over the phone and sent through the mail.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2026/05/15/551997/mifepristone-supreme-court-louisiana-telehealth/?utm_source=rss-healthcare-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/15074442/MifepristoneSign-450x299.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T12:45:53.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "SELENA SIMMONS-DUFFIN, NPR", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 31, "archiveId": "q1m1uz", "slug": "the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1571-oz-and-electricity", "title": "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1571: Oz and Electricity", "excerpt": "Episode: 1571 In which the author of Oz contemplates electricity. Today, Dorothy, Kansas, and the new forces of electricity.", "content": "Episode: 1571 In which the author of Oz contemplates electricity. Today, Dorothy, Kansas, and the new forces of electricity.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/engines-of-our-ingenuity/engines-podcast/2026/05/15/550915/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1571-oz-and-electricity/?utm_source=rss-engines-podcast-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T05:01:15.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Dr. John Lienhard", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 32, "archiveId": "r2c8af", "slug": "hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-14-2026", "title": "Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 14, 2026)", "excerpt": "For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.", "content": "For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/hello-houston/2026/05/14/551840/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-14-2026/?utm_source=rss-hello-houston-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T20:00:27.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Garrett Bohlmann", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 33, "archiveId": "5eh7xf", "slug": "usda-employees-union-sues-federal-agency-accusing-agriculture-secretary-brooke-rollins-of-religious-", "title": "USDA employees’ union sues federal agency, accusing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins of religious coercion", "excerpt": "The lawsuit accuses Rollins, one of two Trump administration cabinet secretaries from Texas, of proselytizing the department’s employees through official communications.", "content": "The lawsuit accuses Rollins, one of two Trump administration cabinet secretaries from Texas, of proselytizing the department’s employees through official communications.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/religion/2026/05/14/551850/usda-employees-lawsuit-christian-religion-first-amendment/?utm_source=rss-religion-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14110653/president-trump-and-brooke-rollins-2018-559fd1-450x254.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T19:53:44.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Andrew Schneider", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 34, "archiveId": "c4erro", "slug": "abbott-wants-district-attorneys-eligible-for-impeachment-floats-statewide-prosecutor-role", "title": "Abbott wants district attorneys eligible for impeachment, floats statewide prosecutor role", "excerpt": "Abbott criticized Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza for delays in indicting defendants and generally not pursuing offenders harshly enough. Abbott says appointing his own statewide prosecutor and making district attorneys eligible for impeachment would fix that.", "content": "Abbott criticized Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza for delays in indicting defendants and generally not pursuing offenders harshly enough. Abbott says appointing his own statewide prosecutor and making district attorneys eligible for impeachment would fix that.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2026/05/14/551943/abbott-wants-district-attorneys-eligible-for-impeachment-floats-statewide-prosecutor-role/?utm_source=rss-criminal-justice-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14144927/051426-governor-greg-abbott-ap-450x300.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T19:51:13.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Toluwani Osibamowo, KERA", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news" }, { "id": 35, "archiveId": "y7nk65", "slug": "league-city-council-makes-changes-to-controversial-liveaboard-ordinance", "title": "League City Council makes changes to controversial liveaboard ordinance", "excerpt": "Amendments to the original ordinance regulating liveaboard residents, or those who live on boats, were made after city officials heard concerns about privacy, tight restrictions and vague definitions.", "content": "Amendments to the original ordinance regulating liveaboard residents, or those who live on boats, were made after city officials heard concerns about privacy, tight restrictions and vague definitions.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/galveston-county/2026/05/14/551879/league-city-liveaboard-ordinance-amendments/?utm_source=rss-galveston-county-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14125452/DSC_0139-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T19:45:43.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", 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according to a new analysis.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/05/12/551584/texas-public-schools-see-historic-enrollment-drop/?utm_source=rss-education-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12083015/BackToSchoolBanner-TT-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T13:31:59.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Jaden Edison, Texas Tribune", "localScore": 10, "category": "schools", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 42, "archiveId": "cr7hkk", "slug": "no-interest-advertising", "title": "No Interest Advertising", "excerpt": "Loans Claiming “No Interest” Good Deal? or Good Marketing?", "content": "Loans Claiming “No Interest” Good Deal? or Good Marketing?", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/bauer-business-focus/2026/05/12/551596/no-interest-advertising/?utm_source=rss-bauer-business-focus-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12123737/AdobeStock_1980836516-450x360.jpeg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T13:00:47.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Macie Kelly", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 43, "archiveId": "szekrb", "slug": "christian-menefee-leads-al-green-by-7-percentage-points-in-latest-poll-ahead-of-tx-18-democratic-run", "title": "Christian Menefee leads Al Green by 7 percentage points in latest poll ahead of TX-18 Democratic runoff", "excerpt": "Elsewhere in the Houston area, Alex Mealer leads Briscoe Cain by 9 percentage points in the Republican runoff for the new 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"https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/12/551567/texas-primary-runoff-election-congress-us-house/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/30171447/03052024-voting-elections-super-tuesday-18-kera-450x300.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T11:00:15.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Andrew Schneider, Blaise Gainey, Texas Newsroom", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "vote", "briefingScore": 95, "type": "news" }, { "id": 36, "archiveId": "od1w4b", "slug": "one-month-out-from-fifa-world-cup-local-agencies-say-houston-is-ready", "title": "One month out from FIFA World Cup, local agencies say Houston is ready", "excerpt": "Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to Houston throughout the duration of the tournament. Security will be increased at NRG Park, Houston's airports, the FIFA Fan Festival, and other crucial areas.", "content": "Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to Houston throughout the duration of the tournament. Security will be increased at NRG Park, Houston's airports, the FIFA Fan Festival, and other crucial areas.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/world-cup/2026/05/11/551537/one-month-out-from-fifa-world-cup-metro-airports-and-law-enforcement-say-houston-is-ready/?utm_source=rss-world-cup-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/11155951/Image-2026-05-11T155907.549-450x338.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T21:32:01.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Adkison", "localScore": 10, "category": "events", "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "festival", "briefingScore": 35, "type": "news" }, { "id": 40, "archiveId": "ha4o1q", "slug": "the-cost-of-the-world-cup-may-12-2026", "title": "The cost of the World Cup (May 12, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Tuesday's show: We learn why Texas public school enrollment dropped so much for the current academic year. And we consider the costs and benefits of hosting FIFA World Cup matches here.", "content": "On Tuesday's show: We learn why Texas public school enrollment dropped so much for the current academic year. And we consider the costs and benefits of hosting FIFA World Cup matches here.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/12/551485/the-cost-of-the-world-cup-may-12-2026/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T11:00:02.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 41, "archiveId": "r5deps", "slug": "the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2081-a-monstrosity-and-a-skeptic", "title": "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2081: A Monstrosity and a Skeptic", "excerpt": "Episode: 2081 A Monstrosity, a Skeptic, and a new view of the 16th century. 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An investigation is underway.", "content": "Officials did not say what caused the plane to leave the runway. An investigation is underway.", "url": "", "image": "https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19094726_skyeye-conroe-plane-img.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T16:00:14.013Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "localScore": 30, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news" }, { "id": 44, "archiveId": "jrz0nk", "slug": "hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-11-2026", "title": "Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 11, 2026)", "excerpt": "For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.", "content": "For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.", "url": 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"https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/2026/05/11/551212/hockey-houston-bulls-mascot-name-contest/?utm_source=rss-sports-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/19141909/651180833_122105801331268966_6369295930729299392_n-450x450.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T17:36:40.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Melissa Enaje", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 45, "archiveId": "4868eq", "slug": "multiple-people-found-dead-inside-a-train-boxcar-in-laredo", "title": "Multiple people found dead inside a train boxcar in Laredo", "excerpt": "Union Pacific employees found six people deceased inside the boxcar during a routine inspection Sunday afternoon.", "content": "Union Pacific employees found six people deceased inside the boxcar 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Investigators are questioning his friends, who drove him to a home but didn’t call police immediately, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.", "content": "A young man is dead after a shooting in Katy. Investigators are questioning his friends, who drove him to a home but didn’t call police immediately, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/katy-man-dead-vehicle-sheriffs-office/285-b1ad29dd-4be6-4e79-ad45-88e9c6d1ba5a", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ebf59b7e-a027-4126-a2a8-ac13f8b73060/20260513T021417/ebf59b7e-a027-4126-a2a8-ac13f8b73060_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T03:18:59.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "shooting", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 12, "archiveId": "e7w34e", "slug": "harris-county-treasurer-arrested-charged-with-dwi-in-galveston-county-weeks-after-burglary-charge-di", "title": "Harris County treasurer arrested, charged with DWI in Galveston County weeks after burglary charge dismissed", "excerpt": "It's the second time Carla Wyatt has been accused of driving while intoxicated since she was elected as county treasurer in 2022.", "content": "It's the second time Carla Wyatt has been accused of driving while intoxicated since she was elected as county treasurer in 2022.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2026/05/10/551442/harris-county-treasurer-carla-wyatt-dwi-charge-galveston/?utm_source=rss-local-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/30115502/CarlaWyattHCTreasurer-HORIZONTAL-450x289.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-10T13:46:06.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Sarah Grunau", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "arrest", "briefingScore": 135, "type": "news" }, { "id": 44, "archiveId": "5vt57m", "slug": "federal-investigation-of-hisd-may-11-2026", "title": "Federal investigation of HISD (May 11, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Monday's show: We learn why the U.S. Department of Education is investigating HISD and what it could mean for students and their families.", "content": "On Monday's show: We learn why the U.S. Department of Education is investigating HISD and what it could mean for students and their families.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/11/550846/federal-investigation-of-hisd-may-11-2026/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T11:00:24.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "localScore": 10, "category": "schools", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 45, "archiveId": "w0hk36", "slug": "the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3373-thomas-campion", "title": "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3373: Thomas Campion", "excerpt": "Episode: 3373 Today we meet Thomas Campion: medical doctor, and a great poet and composer. Today, let's meet Thomas Campion.", "content": "Episode: 3373 Today we meet Thomas Campion: medical doctor, and a great poet and composer. Today, let's meet Thomas Campion.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/engines-of-our-ingenuity/engines-podcast/2026/05/11/550827/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3373-thomas-campion/?utm_source=rss-engines-podcast-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T05:01:32.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Dr. John Lienhard", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 46, "archiveId": "q4q3da", "slug": "you-are-not-alone-houston-experts-shine-light-on-hidden-struggles-of-motherhood", "title": "‘You are not alone’: Houston experts shine light on hidden struggles of motherhood", "excerpt": "Some women on Mother's Day are navigating the mental and physical health impacts associated with the stigma of pregnancy and child loss.", "content": "Some women on Mother's Day are navigating the mental and physical health impacts associated with the stigma of pregnancy and child loss.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2026/05/10/551406/mothers-day-houston-mental-health-maternal-motherhood/?utm_source=rss-healthcare-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/08191134/maternal-health-missing-pieces-pregnancy-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-10T15:35:00.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Melissa Enaje", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 47, "archiveId": "n6c09h", "slug": "the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1570-a-new-light-bulb", "title": "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1570: A New Light Bulb", "excerpt": "Episode: 1570 GE, light bulbs, and the product-driven innovation cycle. Today, we talk about light bulbs and product innovation.", "content": "Episode: 1570 GE, light bulbs, and the product-driven innovation cycle. 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"content": "A 14-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while riding a bike Wednesday morning in Atascocita area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.", "url": "https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/13/14-year-old-riding-bike-struck-by-vehicle-in-atascocita/", "image": "https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/OWEVBSCDSFAUBKTDFSCEB6E3KU.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T16:54:47.000Z", "source": "Click2Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Brittany Taylor", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "constable", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 46, "archiveId": "k6034a", "slug": "hisd-under-federal-investigation-over-plans-to-restructure-special-education-services", "title": "HISD under federal investigation over plans to restructure special education services", "excerpt": "District leaders had recently 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district leaders publicly confirmed plans to centralize special education services would begin next school year.", "content": "After draft documents of the plan leaked and several outlets reported on the imminent changes, district leaders publicly confirmed plans to centralize special education services would begin next school year.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2026/05/07/551304/houston-isd-announces-plans-to-centralize-special-education-services/?utm_source=rss-education-news-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20230920/Image-4-1-450x338.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T20:58:06.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Bianca Seward", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 10, "archiveId": "pa909c", 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"https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2026/05/07/551255/qualified-immunity-claim-struck-in-case-stemming-from-harris-county-deputies-no-knock-search-of-wrong-home/?utm_source=rss-harris-county-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/23144742/Constable-450x315.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T20:30:50.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Sarah Grunau", "localScore": 30, "category": "government", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "harris county", "briefingScore": 115, "type": "news" }, { "id": 43, "archiveId": "amhrik", "slug": "hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-7-2026", "title": "Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 7, 2026)", "excerpt": "For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.", "content": "For our busy 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"A deputy with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office is back at work after accidentally shooting himself and his wife while off-duty, according to Constable Mark Herman.", "content": "A deputy with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office is back at work after accidentally shooting himself and his wife while off-duty, according to Constable Mark Herman.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-off-duty-deputy-accidentally-shoots-wife-hand", "image": "https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2020/02/9-ST.-PAUL-DEADLY-SHOOTING_00.00.00.19_1496455215670_3412291_ver1.0_640_360_1529424249672.png_5679214_ver1.0_2560_1440.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T20:15:31.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Terrian.Spurs@fox.com (Terrian Spurs)", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "accident", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 9, 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His plan includes a new fee and no tax hike.", "content": "Whitmire wants to structurally reform city finances. His plan includes a new fee and no tax hike.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2026/05/07/551272/houston-whitmires-budget-mean-for-houstonians-bottom-line-and-the-citys-financial-future/?utm_source=rss-city-of-houston-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/05175906/7D7A7775-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T19:59:38.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Dominic Anthony Walsh", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "tax", "briefingScore": 95, "type": "news" }, { "id": 10, "archiveId": "ysrav8", "slug": "pearland-hs-softball-making-a-run-for-4th-state-championship-in-school-history", "title": "Pearland HS softball making a run for 4th state championship in school history", "excerpt": "The Lady Oilers want to cherish every moment and hope the season ends with laughter and more sombreros stacked after lifting the state championship trophy in Austin.", "content": "The Lady Oilers want to cherish every moment and hope the season ends with laughter and more sombreros stacked after lifting the state championship trophy in Austin.", "url": "", "image": "https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19082372_051126-ktrk-pearland-hs-softball-img.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T10:01:09.536Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "localScore": 50, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news" }, { "id": 13, "archiveId": "emzm8q", "slug": "hello-houston-may-7-2026", "title": "Hello Houston (May 7, 2026)", "excerpt": "Today: City of Pearland Mayor-Elect Quentin Wiltz talks about his priorities, we talk with the co-hosts of the 2026 Tommy Tune Awards, and we discuss what renewable energy means for Texans. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions.", "content": "Today: City of Pearland Mayor-Elect Quentin Wiltz talks about his priorities, we talk with the co-hosts of the 2026 Tommy Tune Awards, and we discuss what renewable energy means for Texans. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/hello-houston/2026/05/07/551209/hello-houston-may-7-2026/?utm_source=rss-hello-houston-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T19:16:13.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Garrett Bohlmann", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "award", "briefingScore": 55, "type": "news" }, { "id": 44, "archiveId": "xhebbm", "slug": "texas-attorney-general-announces-investigation-into-school-districts-for-compliance-with-ten-command", "title": "Texas attorney general announces investigation into school districts for compliance with Ten Commandments law", "excerpt": "After an appeals court reversed an injunction prohibiting several districts from hanging the Ten Commandments posters in classrooms, Ken Paxton announced he will investigate the districts previously protected by the injunction. 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reportedly drowned in a backyard pool earlier this year had cocaine in their systems at the time of their deaths, according to an update Monday from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.", "content": "Two Katy-area toddlers who reportedly drowned in a backyard pool earlier this year had cocaine in their systems at the time of their deaths, according to an update Monday from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.", "url": "https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/11/katy-mother-charged-in-deaths-of-2-toddlers-found-in-pool-with-cocaine-in-systems/", "image": "https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7XBG7R2XRNFBDPTJH25PJ2QKRI.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T23:58:50.000Z", "source": "Click2Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Horton, Bryce Newberry", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "charged", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { 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credit card from his bag. The wife is still in the hospital as the deputy returns to work, officials said.", "content": "Precinct 4 officials said the off-duty deputy shot his hand and his wife's hand while trying to grab a credit card from his bag. 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The report shows that Bexar County's water consumption was the highest among other Texas counties.", "content": "The report shows that in 2024 Texas power plants consumed roughly 100 billion gallons of water, while renewables and battery storage use a negligible amount of water. The report shows that Bexar County's water consumption was the highest among other Texas counties.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2026/05/07/551226/sierra-club-report-details-staggering-water-use-by-power-plants-in-texas/?utm_source=rss-energy-environment-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07112141/cps-energy-plant-kmf-450x338.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T16:29:38.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Jerry Clayton, TPR", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "water", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news" }, { "id": 48, "archiveId": "b54gne", "slug": "the-bigger-picture-how-i-swear-explores-life-with-tourette-syndrome", "title": "The Bigger Picture: How 'I Swear' explores life with Tourette syndrome", "excerpt": "A new drama looks at the life of a man with severe Tourette syndrome and argues that the public needs more education about it.", "content": "A new drama looks at the life of a man with severe Tourette syndrome and argues that the public needs more education about it.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/07/551200/the-bigger-picture-how-i-swear-explores-life-with-tourette-syndrome/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07102442/I_Swear_still_6-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T16:30:17.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Joshua Zinn", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 1, "archiveId": "7d5xr4", "slug": "i-am-innocent-lee-gilley-asks-for-protection-in-italy-after-fleeing-us-before-harris-county-capital-", "title": "‘I am innocent’: Lee Gilley asks for protection in Italy after fleeing U.S. before Harris County capital murder trial", "excerpt": "Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.", "content": "Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.", "url": "https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/11/'i-am-innocent':-lee-gilley-asks-for-protection-in-italy-after-fleeing-u.s.-before-capital-murder-trial/", "image": "https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/YSQKUM24SVA43GOA4JUGYQXWYY.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T19:35:35.000Z", "source": "Click2Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Bryce Newberry", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "arrest", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 8, "archiveId": "konx8u", "slug": "candyman-may-have-targeted-multiple-teens-in-spring-area-neighborhood-deputies-say", "title": "‘Candyman’ may have targeted multiple teens in Spring-area neighborhood, deputies say", "excerpt": "A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.", "content": "A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.", "url": "https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/11/'candyman'-may-have-targeted-multiple-teens-in-spring-area-neighborhood-deputies-say/", "image": "https://cdn5-fstl-tf.anyclip.com/xEAsGJ4BdFUvoNnV-5ma/1778522725746_1920x1080_thumbnail.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T15:55:25.000Z", "source": "Click2Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Brittany Taylor", "localScore": 30, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "harris county", "briefingScore": 140, "type": "news" }, { "id": 15, "archiveId": "52wthf", "slug": "islamic-celebration-at-grand-prairie-water-park-is-canceled-after-threat-by-gov-abbott", "title": "Islamic celebration at Grand Prairie water park is canceled after threat by Gov. 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Greg Abbott took to X this week threatening more than $500,000 in state funding after Eid celebration taking place at a city owned water park received backlash from conservative groups online.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/religion/2026/05/07/551202/islamic-celebration-at-grand-prairie-water-park-is-canceled-after-threat-by-gov-abbott/?utm_source=rss-religion-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07090852/abbott-450x296.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T14:14:14.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, KERA, Alexsis Jones, KERA", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "water", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news" }, { "id": 46, "archiveId": "vpldfd", "slug": "gas-power-leapfrogs-wind-for-first-time-in-10-years-in-texas-grid-connection-queue", "title": "Gas power leapfrogs wind for first time in 10 years in Texas’ grid connection queue", "excerpt": "Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.", "content": "Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2026/05/07/551215/gas-power-leapfrogs-wind-for-first-time-in-10-years-in-texas-grid-connection-queue/?utm_source=rss-energy-environment-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07104715/Screenshot-2026-05-07-104657-450x298.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T15:54:59.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Brandon Mulder, The Texas Tribune", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 47, "archiveId": "d2pigy", "slug": "how-houston-cultivated-its-grass-for-the-fifa-world-cup-and-how-its-being-installed-in-nrg-stadium", "title": "How Houston cultivated its grass for the FIFA World Cup — and how it’s being installed in NRG Stadium", "excerpt": "Some of the most elite athletes in the world will run, slide, kick, flop, and stomp on the grass, which has been growing for more than a year in Colorado. Its growth, shipment, and installation, are a gardening endeavor of Herculean levels.", "content": "Some of the most elite athletes in the world will run, slide, kick, flop, and stomp on the grass, which has been growing for more than a year in Colorado. Its growth, shipment, and installation, are a gardening endeavor of Herculean levels.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/world-cup/2026/05/07/551207/how-houston-cultivated-its-grass-for-the-fifa-world-cup-and-how-its-being-installed-in-nrg-stadium/?utm_source=rss-world-cup-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/08130857/DSC_2284-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T14:28:01.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Adkison", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 48, "archiveId": "ejwe5x", "slug": "texas-council-says-more-resources-needed-to-address-complaints-against-behavioral-health-providers", "title": "Texas council says more resources needed to address complaints against behavioral health providers", "excerpt": "The agency that oversees behavioral health and social work providers has about 1,000 \"pending\" complaints against providers — hundreds more than it has received in previous years. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council leadership told lawmakers it may need support from the...", "content": "The agency that oversees behavioral health and social work providers has about 1,000 \"pending\" complaints against providers — hundreds more than it has received in previous years. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council leadership told lawmakers it may need support from the state to handle the volume.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2026/05/07/551195/texas-council-says-more-resources-needed-to-address-complaints-against-behavioral-health-providers/?utm_source=rss-healthcare-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07081818/therapy-mental-behavioral-health-kera-450x300.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T13:21:56.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Abigail Ruhman, KERA", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 1, "archiveId": "9kt6te", "slug": "amtrak-train-conductor-confronted-by-alligators-following-harris-county-crash-officials-say", "title": "Amtrak train conductor confronted by alligators following Harris County crash, officials say", "excerpt": "Officials said the Amtrak train conductor was trying to help two people injured from a crash involving the train when multiple alligators confronted the conductor in the water nearby.", "content": "Officials said the Amtrak train conductor was trying to help two people injured from a crash involving the train when multiple alligators confronted the conductor in the water nearby.", "url": "", "image": "https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19076469_auto-v-train-lockwood-with-bug-img.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T18:00:05.114Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "crash", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 2, "archiveId": "ju6owx", "slug": "suspect-injured-in-shooting-after-breaking-windows-with-crowbar-at-ne-harris-co-home-hcso", "title": "Suspect 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"excerpt": "Records confirm Carla Wyatt was arrested in Texas City on Saturday.", "content": "Records confirm Carla Wyatt was arrested in Texas City on Saturday.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-treasurer-arrested-charged-dwi", "image": "https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/image_480.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-10T18:41:24.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Briahn.Hawkins@fox.com (Briahn Hawkins)", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "arrest", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 5, "archiveId": "gymajy", "slug": "ne-harris-county-previous-altercation-leads-to-shooting-sources-say", "title": "NE Harris County: Previous altercation leads to shooting, sources say", "excerpt": "The shooting reportedly stemmed from an altercation between the shooter and victim on Saturday.", "content": "The shooting reportedly stemmed from an altercation between the shooter and victim on Saturday.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-shooting-sam-houston-parkway-2026-may", "image": "https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2023/04/5c6f4e77-Police-lights.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-10T17:54:55.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Briahn.Hawkins@fox.com (Briahn Hawkins)", "localScore": 30, "category": "government", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "shooting", "briefingScore": 145, "type": "news" }, { "id": 6, "archiveId": "vh2or8", "slug": "man-flown-to-hospital-after-being-shot-along-beltway-8-harris-county-sheriff-says", "title": "Man flown to hospital after being shot along Beltway 8, Harris County sheriff says", "excerpt": "Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office reportedly found the man with gunshot wounds while responding to a reported shooting.", "content": "Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office reportedly found the man with gunshot wounds while responding to a reported shooting.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/sam-houston-parkway-carjacking-shooting-hcso/285-22f2c66a-4f44-47cd-b4bc-777b2edb560f", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/c0c3e79f-5cb9-4c33-be9c-3f9c9b2cab68/c0c3e79f-5cb9-4c33-be9c-3f9c9b2cab68_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-10T17:01:20.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "shooting", "briefingScore": 145, "type": "news" }, { "id": 50, "archiveId": "mzu82q", "slug": "with-new-head-coach-and-roster-shifts-dallas-wings-stir-excitement-heading-into-season", "title": "With new head coach and roster shifts, Dallas Wings stir excitement heading into season", "excerpt": "The squad may soon be joined by another Texas WNBA team in Houston.", "content": "The squad may soon be joined by another Texas WNBA team in Houston.", "url": "https://texasstandard.org/stories/dallas-wings-season-bueckers-fudd-houston-comets-wnba/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04131642/Paige_Bueckers_Dallas_Wings_3-scaled.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-04T18:23:00.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "localScore": 10, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 10, "editorialTier": "general", "editorialReason": null, "briefingScore": 25, "type": "news" }, { "id": 3, "archiveId": "pthu15", "slug": "harris-county-judge-issues-gag-order-in-lee-gilley-murder-case-according-to-court-documents", "title": "Harris County judge issues gag order in Lee Gilley murder case, according to court documents", "excerpt": "According to court records, a Harris County judge has issued a gag order in the murder case of Lee Gilley, limiting what attorneys and others involved in the case can say publicly.", "content": "According to court records, a Harris County judge has issued a gag order in the murder case of Lee Gilley, limiting what attorneys and others involved in the case can say publicly.", "url": "", "image": "https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19031035_harris-county-sign-FILE-img.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T16:00:04.152Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "localScore": 30, "category": "government", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "murder", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 5, "archiveId": "e25d95", "slug": "vehicle-hit-by-train-in-ne-harris-county-at-least-1-hospitalized", "title": "Vehicle hit by train in NE Harris County; at least 1 hospitalized", "excerpt": "A train crashed into a vehicle on Lockwood Road Sunday afternoon. The train conductor was allegedly met with alligators while trying to help.", "content": "A train crashed into a vehicle on Lockwood Road Sunday afternoon. The train conductor was allegedly met with alligators while trying to help.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/car-train-crash-lockwood-road-houston-harris-county", "image": "https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/693707661_1581066524021442_531638446248538173_n.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-10T20:10:30.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Briahn.Hawkins@fox.com (Briahn Hawkins)", "localScore": 30, "category": "safety", "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "crash", "briefingScore": 160, "type": "news" }, { "id": 10, "archiveId": "iedmqm", "slug": "lamar-wins-houston-isd-district-title-sam-houston-advances-in-flag-football-playoffs", "title": "Lamar wins Houston ISD district title, Sam Houston advances in flag football playoffs", "excerpt": "Five Houston ISD schools competed in the district championship in girls flag football, and two advance to the regional round of the playoffs at the Texans bubble next weekend.", "content": "Five Houston ISD schools competed in the district championship in girls flag football, and two advance to the regional round of the playoffs at the Texans bubble next weekend.", "url": "", "image": "https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19072123_houston-flag-football-trophy-group-JGL-img.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-11T16:00:04.152Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "localScore": 50, "category": "local", "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "layoffs", "briefingScore": 140, "type": "news" }, { "id": 15, "archiveId": "ww28uy", "slug": "texas-attorney-general-candidates-make-their-final-pitches-to-voters-as-primary-runoffs-approach", "title": "Texas attorney general candidates make their final pitches to voters as primary runoffs approach", "excerpt": "The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. 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Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/flooding/2026/05/06/551065/texas-lawmakers-repeatedly-failed-to-pass-flood-protections-some-could-have-saved-lives/?utm_source=rss-flooding-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06082012/Screenshot-2026-05-06-081951-450x272.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T13:39:11.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Lexi Churchill, Texas Tribune, ProPublica, Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune, Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica", "localScore": 10, "category": "traffic", "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "construction", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news" }, { "id": 46, "archiveId": "marpp4", "slug": "not-all-food-is-instagram-worthy-houstons-most-delicious-ugly-dishes-the-full-menu", "title": "Not all food is Instagram worthy — Houston's most delicious 'ugly' dishes: The Full Menu", "excerpt": "\"Phone eats first\" might not apply to all food. 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