AI and medicine (Sept. 3, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn more about the recent deal the city of Houston made promising to never absorb The Woodlands. And we discuss how AI is showing up in health care.
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Two men arrested in Harris County online sting targeting child predators
Two men have been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following a joint undercover sting targeting child predators in north Harris County, law enforcement officials announced....
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Woman detained after shooting two men during altercation at Cypress Station apartment complex, deputies say
A verbal dispute between residents at a Houston apartment complex escalated into a shooting Saturday evening, leaving two men wounded, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Harris County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting call at The Park at Cumberland......
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2 hospitalized, woman detained after shooting in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Two men were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in northwest Harris County, according to investigators.
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Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since '02, No. 2 BYU's ranking best since '84 title season
Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games.The wildest and wackiest week of the......
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2 hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Harris County: deputies
Two men were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Harris County on Saturday night, according to deputies.
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Toddler hit by vehicle at northwest Harris County apartment complex
Officials say the toddler is at a hospital and the driver stayed with authorities at the scene.
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2 people shot on Aldine Bender Road, suspect on the run, HCSO says
Two people were shot Saturday around noon in the 5600 block of Aldine Bender Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Both victims were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, HCSO said.The male suspect fled the scene and......
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2 shot, no suspect in custody after shooting in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
An investigation is underway after officials said two people were shot in northeast Harris County, with no one detained at this time.
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Harris County fire marshals investigate fire at cleaning supply warehouse
Harris County fire marshals are investigating a two-alarm warehouse fire that happened Friday night in Houston.
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Harris County has 46 data centers and limited power to regulate them. Here’s what could change
Harris County has 46 data centers, with at least six more in development. But as these facilities continue to expand, county leaders say they have limited power to regulate where they are built and how they affect nearby communities.During an Oct. 15 news conference, Harris......
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3 charged after luring man to north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, HPD says
Three people were charged after luring a man to a north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, the Houston Police Department said.
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Cold front brings fall temperatures, wind advisory to Houston region
This weekend is expected to bring the area’s coldest temperatures since May.