New report shows Harris County faces financial struggles ahead of budget discussion
A new report shows the financial challenges Harris County faces just weeks before commissioners will adopt a new budget.
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How to Find Free Food in Spring: Pantries, SNAP & WIC
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Spring: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
Public viewing for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston man killed in ICE shooting, set for Thursday evening
The public viewing, which is being coordinated by the local LULAC chapter, will be held at the Great Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale.
Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in case
A suspect in the disappearance of a Baytown woman, who went missing in 2024, has officially been indicted in connection to the case.Quan Flowers was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge in connection to the disappearance of Kalie...
LNG company one step closer to building on Galveston's Pelican Island
The company wants to build a small-scale LNG plant that will be used to fuel cruise ships and other vessels.
West Nile Virus human cases reported in Houston, Harris County
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release.
In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
Janice McNair, Houston Texans co-founder, dies at 89
McNair had principal ownership of the city's NFL team the death of her husband, Bob McNair, in 2018. She is survived by four children, including Cal McNair, chair and CEO of the team.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 14, 2026)
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.
Bush and Hobby Airports receive $126M in federal grants for infrastructure improvements
Hobby Airport will invest $66 million into a full concrete runway reconstruction. Bush Airport will also use $62 million to upgrade its inter-terminal train systems, improve airfield drainage infrastructure, and modernize its HVAC systems.
Houston attorney for two men detained in fatal ICE shooting facing his own legal troubles
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra faces felony charges in Harris County and in Florida, which could impact his ability to represent his clients in federal immigration court.
Hello Houston (July 14, 2026)
Today: We listen to the newest episode of “Texperts," learn about a Rice University professor’s four-year project exploring an aggressive form of brain cancer, spotlight the work of the Emancipation Park Conservancy, and more.
From first aid to airplanes: How Houston’s relief efforts are reaching Venezuela
The U.S. Department of State has deployed search and rescue efforts in Venezuela and deployed American-based teams to help repair critical infrastructure like the Simon Bolivar Airport in Caracas, where humanitarian aid from across the country, including Texas, have arrived.
Harris County grand jury revives murder charge against man accused in shooting
A Harris County grand jury has formally indicted a man on a murder charge just days after a magistrate judge ruled that there wasn’t probable cause to keep him jailed in the case. He is also in jail on a separate, second murder charge.
Flash flood warnings issued across Texas Hill Country as heavy rain moves through region
Heavy rain is raising the threat of life-threatening flooding across the Texas Hill Country, where local authorities are already reporting some cars stranded in high water. Forecasters say isolated rainfall totals of up to 15 inches are possible.
'Youth curfew' to be enforced at Willowbrook Mall, over weekend on July 18: Officials
Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 beginning at 3 P.M. Saturday, mall officials said.
White Oak Bayou attack: Teen accused in sexual assault, attempted drowning
Harris County authorities have identified a 19-year-old who allegedly sexually assaulted and attempted to drown a woman in White Oak Bayou.
Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise
Beef prices are continuing to rise due to drought, low herd sizes and concerns about the new world screwworm in the United States, but business owners in Texas say that raising prices could drive away customers.
Woman sexually assaulted by man while exercising along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 deputies say
An investigation is underway after a woman said she was sexually assaulted while she was exercising on Monday evening, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen.
Houston ISD’s special education changes violate student rights, TEA says in letter
The district also is facing a federal civil rights investigation over its planned changes to special education services.
James Talarico slams 'corrupt' Big Bend border wall on campaign trail
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas spoke out against the Trump administration's Big Bend area border wall plans this week while campaigning in West Texas, calling the wall a "monument to corruption."
How suing Biden more than 100 times fueled Ken Paxton’s rise and reshaped Texans’ lives
As attorney general, Paxton threw unprecedented resources into stopping Biden’s agenda. That record is his sword and shield as he runs for U.S. Senate.
Texas lawmakers examine the state's fragmented response to homelessness
For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are...
Willowbrook Mall to enforce temporary youth curfew this Saturday amid concerns over potential disruptive gatherings
Willowbrook Mall will once again implement a temporary youth curfew this weekend, requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m.The mall announced that its Parental Guidance Required (PGR) program will be in effect Saturday, July 18, citing recent social...
Public viewing set for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, man killed in ICE shooting in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston last week, is inviting the public to pay their respects during a viewing this week.Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo...
Special ed at HISD (July 14, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on rainy weather in the forecast and the potential for flooding. And we learn about a TEA investigation of HISD's plans to consolidate some special education services in the district.
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Episode: 1660 Simplicity, complexity, and Shakespeare. Today, Seattle Actor Megan Cole is here to talk about complexity, simplicity, and Shakespeare.
Woman carjacks man at knifepoint, rams cars before crashing into refinery, records show
A Louisiana woman is behind bars after a crime spree across east Harris County Saturday, according to authorities.
Harris County: Woman exercise-walking attacked, fought off man along White Oak Bayou
An investigation is underway after a woman who was exercise-walking was attacked, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen.
Suspect arrested after woman says she was attacked, sexually assaulted along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 says
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a woman reported being attacked and sexually assaulted while exercising along White Oak Bayou in northwest Harris County on Monday evening, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.Constable Alan Rosen identified the...
Attorney for 2 men who were in van during deadly ICE shooting in Houston faces felony assault charge
Hugo Balderras-Ibarra, the immigration attorney representing two of three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during last week’s deadly ICE shooting, is facing a felony assault charge, according to Harris County court records.Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on a...
New report shows Harris County faces financial struggles ahead of budget discussion
A new report shows the financial challenges Harris County faces just weeks before commissioners will adopt a new budget.
Harris County DA vows full investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Six days after an ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said federal authorities still haven’t been fully transparency or answered questions about what happened.The Harris County...
Harris County DA’s office to treat ICE shooting as criminal investigation, says it may take months or years to complete
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer...
Houston ICE shooting: Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is seeking county funding for an independent investigation into the July 7 ICE agent-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Rodney Ellis says Harris County should earmark funding for local investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week during what the agency has called a "targeted enforcement operation” in Houston’s East End.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 13, 2026)
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.
Judge throws out second murder charge against man accused of killing repairman in Humble
The man accused of killing a repairman at a home in Humble earlier this month, then later being charged in a second murder that happened in May, is no longer facing charges related to the second case, according to Harris County court records.Jaime Garcia, 32, is currently in...
Hello Houston (July 13, 2026)
Today: We find out what rights people have when interacting with federal officials, talk with author R. Lee Ingalls about “Little House on the Prairie," hear the latest installment of InnerVIEWS featuring Houston author Jennifer Mathieu, and more.
Texas oil firms increase production amidst elevated prices during U.S.-Iran War
Oil production increased "modestly" during the second quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. However, energy executives remained divided over whether prices would hold.
New murals of DJ Screw at the heart of Houston bar’s 713 Day celebration
Four murals featuring the late hip-hop DJ were recently painted at By The Wayside, a new cocktail bar in the Second Ward.