2 suspects abandon vehicle after crashing into north Harris County home
The crash happened at home just north of Beltway 8 along Bammel North Houston Road.
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Retired HPD sergeant accused of posing as officer to access secure Harris County jail area
A retired Houston Police Department sergeant was arrested for allegedly falsely portraying himself as a current law enforcement officer to gain access to secure areas of the Harris County Joint Processing Center while attempting to see a jailed HPD employee, according to court......
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's former staffer to help Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's transition
Madden will play a key role in leading up Hinojosa's transition team as she settles into the position, serving as the team's executive director.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for release of man injured in ICE incident
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care....
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Who are the 3 men named to Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s transition team?
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced three members of her transition team Thursday, including a former Republican state lawmaker, a construction union leader and a former Harris County government official.The announcement came during Hinojosa’s first news conference since......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 5, 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.
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After Kirby Mansion demolition, Houstonians call for stronger safeguards for historic structures
Nearly a dozen city residents spoke at city hall this week, alleging that the demolition began without proper permitting.
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Hello Houston (November 5, 2026)
Today: We talk with newly elected Harris County Judge Letitia Plummer, discuss the state of the Texas Republican party following the midterms, and we talk about Houston trial attorney Tony Buzbee's new book. Plus, “Current Obsessions.”...
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What the election results could mean for public education in Texas and Houston
Jackie Anderson of the Houston Federation of Teachers and Bob Sanborn of Children at Risk discuss what Tuesday’s dramatic election results could mean for public education, from state takeovers of local school districts, to curriculum, and beyond....
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Lina Hidalgo to make urgent request for family of man struck by ICE agent
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is scheduled to make an urgent request Thursday on behalf of Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s family, according to a media advisory from the county.Parra-Hernandez was struck by an ICE agent driving a vehicle earlier this month. Hidalgo is expected to......
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Houston's best pizza: The Full Menu
Local foodies discuss their favorite places to get pizza around Houston.
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CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins
CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000....
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Election's effect on education (Nov. 5, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We consider the implications the election results could have for the future of education in Greater Houston, from the HISD takeover, to vouchers, and beyond. And local foodies discuss their favorite pizza places....