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The former deputy chief of staff’s complaint to the House Ethics Committee said two other older workers had similar complaints. Nehls’ office dismissed it as “baseless lies.”
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Ronaldo and Portugal face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston's second FIFA World Cup match at noon Wednesday at NRG Stadium.
After bouts of heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, more rain is expected Wednesday in the Houston region, according to the National Weather Service.
The former deputy chief of staff’s complaint to the House Ethics Committee said two other older workers had similar complaints. Nehls’ office dismissed it as “baseless lies.”
State officials are asking Texans to help protect the state's white-tailed deer population from the spread of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite spread by flies.
On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the forecast for rainy weather across the region. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released the detainee death report of Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, who died at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, to Houston Public Media. The Dallas County medical examiner has yet to release his autopsy report.
Episode: 2901 Norbert Wiener and Cybernetics. Today, let's talk about Norbert Wiener and cybernetics.
The outgoing county judge and his defense attorneys immediately filed an appeal. George also faces a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for allegedly creating fake racist attacks against his own campaign.
As Greater Houston is being lashed with heavy rain and rising water, FOX 26 has confirmed that a frontrunner has emerged to lead Harris County's Flood Control District.
A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
The third- through eighth-grade scores in Houston ISD largely mirrored statewide trends, with the district performing especially well at the eighth-grade level.
A tropical storm warning was issued Wednesday for the area between High Island, Texas, and Morgan City, Louisiana.
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.
Hundreds of people turned out to Kamin's swearing-in ceremony at the Sylvester Turner Conference Center downtown Monday where she vowed to fight for vulnerable Harris County communities upon taking the seat.
Whether it’s at NRG Stadium, the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown, or a watch party around town, thousands of people are in the most diverse city in the U.S. to watch the World Cup.
Today: We receive an update on the effort to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery, break down the gambling scandal surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, talk with local performer Tamarie Cooper about her 30-year milestone, and more.
As part of their sustainable plans, the Houston World Cup host committee and other organizations developed the “Green Corridor,” a 14-mile loop from East Downtown to NRG Stadium. Transportation advocates are divided on its success.
Adrian Torres of Maximo was named Best Emerging Chef, while Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of JŪN won the Best Chef in Texas category.
The decision was effective immediately, according to Anita L. Vangelisti, the interim dean of the Moody College of Communication at UT. An interim general manager would be named as soon as Tuesday, she said.
Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.
Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.
On Tuesday's show: We get an update on the potential for “life-threatening flooding” this week as the Houston area faces sustained heavy rains amid a flood watch. And we find out how local chefs and restaurants fared in the annual James Beard Awards.
Events celebrating Juneteenth, the June 19 holiday that commemorates when enslaved Texans learned they were free, are scheduled throughout the week and include marches, musical performances and a poetry showcase featuring a lineup of local artists.
Episode: 2888 The Strength Through Joy Car: Hitler's Volkswagen and American Consumer Culture. Today, the "strength through joy" car.
Heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon led to street flooding across parts of north Houston, stranding several vehicles as water covered roadways near the North Freeway feeder road and West Mount Houston Road.
Flooding impacted many parts of the Greater Houston area on Monday and emergency officials are warning residents the threat is not over.KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel spoke with Harris County emergency management officials and was live downtown near Interstate 45 North and...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state. Harris County is among the counties on the list.RELATED: First tropical storm of 2026 may form in the Gulf this week and...
A celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship turned tragic when police officers responding to a call about a screaming woman shot and killed the family dog.
Texas energy experts say it could take time for fuel costs to come down
HCSO detectives said a party was underway when a large fight broke out among several individuals, including the man killed and the shooter.
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.
City Controller Chris Hollins called for Mayor John Whitmire to suspend his senior adviser Chris Brown, but the mayor is defending him. The probe came after the Houston Chronicle reported Brown swiped into city facilities on only 13 out of nearly 600 workdays.
Today: We discuss the possible loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal Hurricane Harvey recovery funding, receive a recap of the 2026 Texas Republican Convention, preview Houston Broadway Theatre’s production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and more.
Heavy rain triggered water rescues, flooded roads as forecasters warned several days of rain could bring a prolonged flooding threat through the week.
Heavy rainfall is causing local street flooding in areas around Houston on Monday. See a list of reported high water locations.
Flooding in the region turned deadly on Tuesday night, when a 15-year-old boy drowned in a flooded retention pond in Montgomery County. Rainy conditions are expected to dissipate before Thursday.
A Galveston City Council hearing on the proposed Discovery Sands development was delayed until the end of June after residents raised concerns about Galveston city council members taking up the item before runoffs elections were decided.
By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win with a backflip off the top of the wire-mesh cage, then shook hands with President Donald Trump — and even fist-bumped Melania — this much about his company's future was clear to the...
The Carolina Hurricanes are waking up as Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006, after a 3-0 shutout in Game 6 over the Vegas Golden Knights, sealing a dominant 16-3 postseason run to return the Cup to Carolina.
As part of their sustainable plans, the Houston World Cup host committee and other organizations developed the “Green Corridor,” a 14-mile loop from East Downtown to NRG Stadium. Transportation advocates are divided on its success.
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