Walk into any seventh-grade classroom in The Woodlands and you'll find the usual assortment of spiral notebooks, half-finished homework, and doodles i...
A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly shooting back in March.
The bullet passed inches from his daughter. A Harris County deputy shares what happened.
The scene is located near the 16500 block of Courtland Circle.
On Friday's show: Houston has been shaken recently by a string of devastating domestic violence homicides. We contemplate what these stories reveal an...
The ruling against the three Harris County Precinct 2 deputies came down in the Louisiana court this week, when judges dismissed excessive force claim...
Prosecutors with the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office said they're delaying the case until after George is sentenced in June for his felony...
Taylor had not yet been appointed a defense attorney as of Wednesday evening. If convicted of capital murder, he could face the death penalty or life ...
Thy Mitchell was found dead in a River Oaks residence Monday, along with her husband, Matthew Mitchell, and two children, in what Houston police are c...
The latest hurdle is a time crunch for the flood control district to break ground and complete those projects ahead of 2027 and 2028 funding deadlines...
Whitmire wants to structurally reform city finances. His plan includes a new fee and no tax hike.
The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congre...
A new UT Austin report estimates data centers could account for up to 9% of Texas water use by 2040.
Today: We get the latest on Mayor Whitmire’s proposed city budget plan, discuss how you can protest your property taxes, learn about what’s behind Tex...
A bomb squad was called for a “suspicious device" at a home off Louetta Road.
The report shows that in 2024 Texas power plants consumed roughly 100 billion gallons of water, while renewables and battery storage use a negligible ...
Gov. 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 rec...
A survey conducted last summer by Gallup revealed that alcohol consumption hit a record low in the U.S. According to the survey, nearly 66% of younger...
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 ...
Episode: 2591 Instant runoff voting and the Academy Awards. Today, what's best?
District leaders had recently confirmed they would consolidate students with disabilities into certain campuses beginning next school year.
The dogs were "suffering from varying degrees of emaciation, malnutrition, heat distress, untreated skin conditions and cruel confinement," according ...
From The Woodlands to Kemah, here are 15 independent Houston-area flower shops selling flower arrangements for less than $100 for Mother's Day, which ...
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.
The federal immigration enforcement agency has ramped up deportations in the Houston area and across Texas and the United States under President Donal...
Today: We discuss maternal mental health and motherhood, learn about a project dedicated to preserving the history of Black cowboys and cowgirls, talk...
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston ISD, Conroe ISD, Galveston ISD, Katy ISD, the University of Houston, Rice University and Texas A&M University are among the school systems imp...
After a televised debate Monday, a second opportunity for Menefee and Green to debate passed Wednesday without Green’s involvement.
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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics.
From Mineral Wells to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Highways maps out summer road trips that prove it's about the journey, not the destination.
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
Episode: 1568 Lord Kelvin's miscalculation of the age of the earth. Today, a Victorian scientist miscalculates the age of the earth.
After draft documents of the plan leaked and several outlets reported on the imminent changes, district leaders publicly confirmed plans to centralize...
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.
After an appeals court reversed an injunction prohibiting several districts from hanging the Ten Commandments posters in classrooms, Ken Paxton announ...
The Department of State Health Services said it was notified two Texans were on the MV Hondius but "did not have any contact with a sick person while ...
A new drama looks at the life of a man with severe Tourette syndrome and argues that the public needs more education about it.
Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.
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 Color...
The agency that oversees behavioral health and social work providers has about 1,000 "pending" complaints against providers — hundreds more than it ha...
On Thursday's show: Houston City Council has approved an ordinance cracking down on apartment complexes with chronic health and safety violations. And...
The order comes about eight months after the agency approved a clean up plan for the site.
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.
Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery. Correa said the injury was a complete tear and hi...
Five elementary schools and four middle schools will be included in the program.
The squad may soon be joined by another Texas WNBA team in Houston.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of stran...
An investigation is underway after constable deputies found a body in the northwest Harris County area.
A teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun near a bayou in a west Harris County neighborhood, fatally shooting an 84-year-old woman in her own kitch...
The Harris County Sheriff's Office seized the driver's Dodge Charger after the chase.
City officials delayed the rules twice last year and missed a 30-day deadline last week to approve the measure. The new rules come after about five ye...
Houston-area Congressman Al Green, who sits on the U.S. House Homeland Security committee, visited NRG Stadium as part of a “fact-finding” discussion ...
Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new co...
"Phone eats first" might not apply to all food. Houston foodies discuss some really delicious dishes in the city that might not be Instagram worthy.
One person has been arrested after leading Harris County deputies on a chase from a parking lot takeover for miles.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said anyone who receives the document should not scan the QR code and report it immediately.
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss great food that looks really ugly -- bu...
After an appeals court reversed an injunction prohibiting several districts from hanging the Ten Commandments posters in classrooms, Paxton announced ...
Episode: 2885 Very Large Numbers. Today, let's talk about very large numbers.
A fire at an apartment complex in north Harris County led to a multi-agency emergency response and resident evacuations on Friday.
The $4 million system could provide up to several hours of advance warning, giving residents more time to evacuate before floodwaters become dangerous...
Harris County Precinct 4 authorities were called after a parent reportedly found their daughter with Makayden Jefferson.
Today: We discuss the use of artificial intelligence in flood mapping, talk with James Beard Award-winning Houston chef Chris Shepherd, celebrate the ...
The billboards are part of Galveston County’s annual preparedness campaign urging residents to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season which start...
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.
The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department is helping combat the issue with brand-new townhomes in Pasadena through Harvey disaste...
According to the Harris County Central Appraisal District, the property where the individuals were found dead is owned by Matthew and Thy Mitchell, th...
A set of proposed structural reforms would not balance the city’s budget indefinitely, but would stave off a need for significant spending cuts.
A nonprofit watchdog group found that the company emitted at least 119 tons of volatile organic compounds over the last five years, despite enforcemen...
Texas is helping shape the future of psychedelic therapies. Here's how they work and what access could look like.
The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.
The Houston-area 16-year-old arrested in connection to a plot to attack a Houston synagogue appeared in a Harris County court on Thursday.
One person has been hospitalized after being shot multiple times near Greenspoint during an aggravated robbery, officials said.
Investigators said David Schumaker has a history of indecent exposure. They're asking anyone who knows where he is to call them.
The latest survey from the UH Hobby School shows state Attorney General Ken Paxton supported by 48% of likely voters in the GOP primary runoff compare...
On Tuesday's show: We discuss the details surrounding a proposed fee for garbage pickup in Houston and the environmental effects of neglected trash pi...
Episode: 3372 Rhetoric, Objectivity, and Gaslighting. Today, we flip the switch on "gaslight."
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily block...
Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Five elementary schools and four middle schools will be included in the program.
The Treaty of Paris, the Articles of Association and George Washington’s Oath of Allegiance are among the documents that will be on display at the Hou...
As part of an international tour, FIFA brought the authentic World Cup trophy to Houston over the weekend. As many as 15,000 fans waited in a long lin...
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.
The squad may soon be joined by another Texas WNBA team in Houston.
Today: We discuss the current state of the Texas water crisis, learn about Performing Arts Houston’s 60th anniversary season, unpack the ongoing legal...
While the office is technically nonpartisan, Wiltz was endorsed by the Brazoria County Democratic Party. His opponent, Tony Carbone, was endorsed by s...
A suspect has been arrested after a man was shot multiple times during an aggravated robbery in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Pr...
Some of Texas' largest buyers of health care provided insight into what might be driving higher health care costs. The House Select Committee on Healt...
Once worth as much as roughly $5.5 billion on the stock market, the airline known for its bright yellow planes said Saturday it had shut down. The ann...
A new report obtained by ABC13 shows a tricky timeline surrounding federal funding could put major Harris County flood control projects at risk.
A search is underway for the people involved in a shootout at an apartment complex in north Harris County Wednesday night.
With midterms around the corner and President Trump's approval rating low, Democrats expect to flip a lot of seats this election. Polls show a Democra...
A rematch is scheduled for November as Ligon’s win only puts him in the seat through January. But the former prosecutor will be heavily favored, given...
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
An investigation is underway after Harris County authorities say a suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner near Klein.
Texas leads the nation in utilities shutting off electricity and natural gas services to customers who can't afford their energy bills, according to a...
A deadly shooting during an alleged home invasion in northwest Harris County is putting renewed attention on Texas’ Castle Doctrine and when homeowner...
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
It will be up to the Harris County District Attorney's Office to determine whether any charges will be filed.
Officials announce 4.25-mile sidewalk project along South Mason Road, aiming to improve pedestrian safety after multiple incidents.
The two congressmen, in a Democratic primary runoff election for the same Houston-based seat, both came out strongly for the need to pass new legislat...
Memorial City Mall announced details of its curfew. This follows one that was put in place last week at Willowbrook Mall.
On Monday's show: We learn about some proposed changes to special education at HISD, which have raised alarm. And we offer listeners a chance to vent ...
Episode: 3371 The creative work and relative anonymity of Mary Coulter, and her Native American architecturally themed designs. Today, meet Mary Colte...
Episode: 1567 Christopher Wren: a great architect first learns medicine. Today, an unexpected student of medicine.
A Katy-area man is facing charges after he attacked two boys during a Wiffle ball game, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies arrived at the home and found the man being held in a chokehold by his 15-year-old son.
A Harris County judge has been publicly warned by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct over her handling of four child sex crime cases and other c...
In 2017, the EPA approved a plan to clean up the San Jacinto River waste pits in east Harris County. Nine years later, cleanup is still not underway.
Listowski served as a city council member in Galveston from 2018-2024, when he focused on public safety, infrastructure upgrades, flood mitigation and...
Tice, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was kidnapped at a checkpoint west of Damascus in August 2012 while reporting on the Syrian Civil War.
Episode: 1566 Glottochronology: In which language decays like carbon-14. Today, a new word for you: glottochronology.
The Houston stop will be the last opportunity to see the trophy in Texas and one of the last chances to see it entirely before the start of the World ...
"I will be going through the list of nonvoters to see who really doesn't care how our communities move forward," Brazoria Co. Constable Buck Stevens s...
A suspected home intruder is dead after being shot by a homeowner in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Mark Herman’s Office.
Donald Perkins, 50, has been charged with injury to a disabled person after allegedly pushing a 16-year-old autistic student who ended up choking mome...
James Elmore, 61, was charged with possession of child pornography and possession of visual material depicting sexual assault on Thursday. Elmore was ...
Brown was elected as mayor in 2020 after serving on Galveston City Council for six years. His final term as mayor expires in May.
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.
The region is under a flood watch until early Saturday morning, when skies are expected to clear.
A man died following a domestic dispute in the Katy area, where a teenage family member reportedly placed him in a chokehold, according to the Harris ...
Ahead of FIFA’s arrival to Houston on May 15, the city's World Cup host committee is preparing to host what organizers call the biggest sporting event...
Authorities are working to identify and locate the parents of a young child found alone overnight in west Harris County.
District leaders refuted the accuracy of internal planning documents that were recently leaked online, but acknowledged they plan to consolidate speci...
Deputies said they were called at about 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday when the caller found the 3-year-old girl wandering alone. CPS took custody of the toddl...
Investigators said the person was found dead on Spears Road. They don't yet know how they died.
A Travis County judge issued a temporary injunction allowed the sale of hemp flower and concentrates and blocking sharply higher state fees charged to...
The $5 fee would ramp up over time, eventually reaching $25 each month.
Today: We break down a new Houston economy report, learn about the work of The Women's Resource of Greater Houston, and talk with preservationist Phoe...
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Authorities are investigating a deadly family disturbance in west Harris County Tuesday morning.
First responders were called to the scene of the crash at around 11:05 p.m. Thursday and later identified the aircraft as a Cessna 421C.
The Texas Supreme Court lifted a temporary injunction preventing the Department of State Health Services from enforcing a rule effectively criminalizi...
Army veteran Alex Mealer and state Rep. Briscoe Cain are facing off for the Republican nomination in the newly drawn 9th District, anchored in east Ha...
John Marck and Arthur Jones, both currently with the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, testified before the Senate Judic...
A Trump administration agency has sued other states that sought to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction operations under their gambling la...
Harris County authorities are investigating after a person was found dead on Monday, officials said.
Health care costs are increasing faster than the rate of inflation. A Texas House committee is holding a two-day hearing this week to learn more about...
On Friday's show: We take a closer look at the forecast for heavy rain in Greater Houston throughout the day as a Stage 1 flood alert has been issued....
Mayor John Whitmire’s administration missed a deadline set by the city council last year, but the item is on the agenda for the next meeting on May 6.
Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say a passerby discovered a man’s body in a wooded area of north Harris County Monday.
Episode: 1565 Using the hysplex to start an ancient Greek foot race. Today, we learn how to start a foot race.
A mother is facing charges after officials said she left her children home alone for six weeks, according to court records.
Harris County authorities are searching for an Arlington man wanted after being accused of stabbing a woman while they were in Spring for work.
According to the sheriff's office, three children were home at the time of the shooting.
Yanira Nafin, 39, was shot and killed in her Cloverleaf home in east Harris County, with her common-law husband, Jose Arquimides Romero, 43, arrested ...
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting at a home in Cloverleaf that left a 39-year-old woman dead.
The U.S. Supreme Court had denied Broadnax's final appeal to temporarily stop his execution and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott did not grant a last minute rep...
In a statement, a Harris County Pollution Control Services (PCS) spokesperson said, “PCS conducted air monitoring throughout the incident area. No air...
The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the congressional term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely b...
Rapid population growth has driven higher rates of groundwater usage, leading to more sinking in these areas.
Court documents report that the suspect was driving a stolen vehicle and evaded officers before losing control and crashing, with a 7-year-old child a...
According to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Harris County has received between 45,000 and 50,000 domestic violence calls annually over the past thr...
A Harris County grand jury this week elevated the criminal charge against Gonzalo Leon Jr., a 43-year-old man who is accused of killing Julian Guzman ...
39-year-old Crystal Walker was in custody for a probation violation related to the possession of a controlled substance when she allegedly assaulted 5...
The Houston Pride Orchestra is a haven for queer musicians who could otherwise feel out of place in the field of classical music.
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Tens of thousands of people applied to be volunteers in Houston during the tournament. Only a fraction of them will don the neon blue and green athlei...
A man is accused of shooting and killing his common-law wife in their home, while their three children were also inside in east Harris County, accordi...
A criminal investigation is underway after allegations of abuse at Burton Elementary School in Fresno.
Rainfall throughout the month of April has brought nearly all of Harris County out of “moderate drought” conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Mon...
The Texas Department of Health Services previously notified Camp Mystic its license to operate may not be renewed unless it made major revisions to it...
Today: We hear the latest installment of “Cold Coffee,” talk with social media influencer Libby Ward, and learn about Fort Bend County’s efforts to tr...
Prosecutors say singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Offi...
The three-time Olympic gold medalist talks about her career and her first gym in Texas, which opens May 30 in Jersey Village.
Deputies in Harris County are investigating a fatal shooting linked to domestic violence. A man is detained, and three children were present but uninj...
A buildup of seaweed, or sargassum, is typical for the spring months. But it can be unsightly, smelly and potentially harmful to human health.
Willowbrook Mall will enforce a youth curfew on two Saturdays in May, requiring teens to be accompanied by adults. Here’s what to know.
Mall officials said those who cannot provide a valid ID showing they are at least 18 or older must be accompanied by a supervising adult in order to s...
John Paul Listowski served as a city council member in Galveston from 2018-2024, where he focused on public safety, infrastructure upgrades, flood mit...
David Benavidez became the first boxer to win championships at 168, 175 and 200 pounds, pounding his former sparring partner Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez,...
Susan Wright, who was convicted of brutally murdering her husband in 2003, has been charged with a new crime in Harris County.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.
Attorneys Tuesday asked Governor Greg Abbott for a 30-day reprieve. James Broadnax, 37, is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening.
Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 for the SD-4 special election featuring Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angeletti—plus where to v...
Former Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second ...
The Texas hemp industry is asking a judge to suspend some of the state's new rules while businesses challenge the regulations in court.
Cleanup continues at a facility in South Houston after the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said one worker was killed in a tar spill.
The Harris County District Attorney's office has issued new guidance stating it will not accept charges for individuals found with vape pens suspected...
An elected trustee for the district questioned the rapid expansion of the pilot program, which initially included two schools.
On Thursday's show: The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status for migrants fleeing...
Episode: 2588 Synthetic Sound Waves. Today, the sound of music.
The high court’s 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais seriously weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and will likely result in further partisan ...
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Today: We discuss a new initiative to expand childcare in Harris County, talk with Houston media personality Tessa Berrera, learn about Superfund site...
According to federal prosecutors, Matthew Seery hired Ricardo Obando Jr. to kill a man whom he believed had been having an affair with his wife. They ...
Willowbrook Mall announced temporary "parental guidance" rules requiring those 17 and under to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult after 2...
According to UNITE HERE Local 23, workers with more than one year on the job will now earn $20 per hour after ratifying a new contract with OTG, their...
The Federal Communications Commission ordered KTRK and seven other television stations owned by Disney to file for renewing its license by May 28 — ye...
Voters in District C, which includes the Heights, Meyerland and Montrose areas, are choosing between Nick Hellyar and Joe Panzarella.
Rapid population growth has driven higher rates of groundwater usage, leading more sinking in these areas.
With multiple elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disab...
While the court did not strike down the provision entirely, Justice Elena Kagan said Wednesday’s ruling made Section 2 of the VRA “all but a dead lett...
The crux of the plaintiff’s argument was that the private university in Houston had discriminated against him by assuming his guilt based on his gende...
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund found Texas has worse racial and ethnic health disparities than other states in the Southwest.
The Eastland family, the camp's owners, testified the day after a team of investigators shared findings about a lack of emergency training among camp ...
Shoppers heading to Willowbrook Mall this weekend may notice new rules in place for teens.