The week in politics (Aug. 5, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we get to know Mychal Threets, the new host of "Reading Rainbow."...
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Where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: The Full Menu
Food writers discuss what dishes local restaurants are offering this year during Houston Restaurant Weeks and what they’re looking forward to sampling....
Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
Houston Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 4, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We learn why some local restaurants are doing their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks. Then, local food writers discuss what dishes they want to try at restaurants that are participating in HRW this year....
Barbecue Inn is closing its doors after 80 years. These food lovers came for one last plate
The restaurant had been a staple of Independence Heights since the 1940s. Some guests waited hours in a line that went out the door for one last chance at shrimp and fried chicken....
Houston-based oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Exxon Mobil on Friday reported doubling its second-quarter profits to $14.53 billion, up 105% from the same time a year ago, while Chevron nearly quadrupled its profits to $12.07 billion....
Gov. Greg Abbott cleared the way for the hemp industry in 2019. Now businesses are being pushed out
Texas will ban hemp products containing certain intoxicating cannabinoids starting July 31, and local businesses are feeling the strain — and even closing....
City contracts & minority-owned businesses (July 30, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn why a longstanding city of Houston program requiring some government contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses was ruled unconstitutional this week and discuss the ramifications....
With future of U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade in limbo, Texas businesses navigate choppy waters
The Trump administration announced July 1 it would not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Rising uncertainty has led businesses that depend on the trade pact to pull back on investment in Texas, experts say....
Community colleges brace for local cuts after Texas funding shortchanges them millions
Hiring and spending will be impacted, college administrators say. The performance-based model is proving unpredictable in its early years.
The week in politics (July 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the role the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee had on Houston and the city’s desegregation more than 50 years ago....
Houston’s decades-old program awarding city contracts to minority-owned businesses is ruled unconstitutional
U.S. Judge David Hittner sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023, claiming their landscaping businesses faced racial discrimination.
U.S. to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten
The U.S. will resume limited imports of Mexican cattle on Aug. 24, reopening a trade route that had been closed for more than a year because of the northward spread of New World screwworm. The move comes as tight cattle supplies have pushed beef prices to record highs....
Traveler’s Cart in Houston will close July 31, months after owners’ deaths
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
The ruling says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close....
Texas Standard for July 23, 2026: Texas cities reconsider Flock license plate cameras
Cities across Texas and the country are rethinking contracts with Flock Safety as concerns grow over how their cameras collect, store and share license plate data. While some communities are seeking stricter safeguards, some residents in Houston have taken more direct action by.....
The week in politics (July 22, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and we talk with comedian Dulcé Sloan of "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!"...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3389: Carlo Antonio Testore
Episode: 3389 In which Carlo Antonio Testore's violins and other stringed instruments show him to be a different kind of Luthier. Today, a luthier teaches us a lesson....
Man charged after shooting inside Cypress Kroger
A Cypress Kroger remained closed Thursday morning after a shooting inside the store sent two men to the hospital and left one of them in critical condition.The shooting happened around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Kroger located at 20355 Cypresswood Drive.2 in critical condition......
The week in politics (July 15, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We break down the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we discuss the state of Houston's environment.
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....
Corpus Christi gave $100M in water discounts to industry giants. Locals picked up the bill
Residents and small businesses across the Corpus Christi region subsidized big industrial plants' water bills for years, city officials say. The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy....
Judge orders Texas to admit all mentally ill jail detainees to state facilities within 21 days
The order came as part of a federal lawsuit over long wait times for Texas detainees who need their mental competency restored in a state hospital before trial....
Houstonian Killed by ICE (July 8, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being
Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go into effect as lawsuits continue in lower courts....
'We the Kids': Houston mural painted by Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates America 250
The artwork, made with washable tempera paint, is designed to be visible from the tallest buildings in the Central Business District.
Trump administration won't renew USMCA, raising risks of higher prices and lost jobs for Texas
During his first term, President Trump hailed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), negotiated by his administration, as far superior to its predecessor, NAFTA. Now, he says he's willing to let it expire unless Mexico and Canada agree to significant concessions....
The week in politics (July 1, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss their favorite places for happy hour food and drink....
City of Houston scales back plans to install power generators as HUD secretary celebrates progress
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner praised the city's power backup generators — and criticized the "housing-first" approach to homelessness....
The week in politics (June 24, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we ponder the art of crafting a compelling story from the public radio program, "The Moth."...
Trump signals he may pull out of trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, which could impact Texas businesses
President Donald Trump, who negotiated the USMCA during his first presidential term as a replacement for NAFTA, praised it at the time. Negotiations on whether to extend the agreement are likely to stretch past a key July 1 deadline....
Despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, gas prices could remain elevated
Texas energy experts say it could take time for fuel costs to come down
Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner pleads guilty to role in arson scheme
The popular restaurant in Houston's Third Ward filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2024 after its lease was terminated, according to bankruptcy court records....
Texas rule targeting smokable hemp is back in effect, but enforcement is unclear
How grocery stores influence neighborhoods (June 8, 2026)
Grimes County leaders approve tax break for planned SpaceX chip facility despite resident pushback
Revitalized Mason Park is unveiled in Houston’s East End neighborhood ahead of World Cup
$1 billion icebreaker project expected to create thousands of jobs in Galveston, Port Arthur
ExxonMobil shareholders approve moving company's legal home from New Jersey to Texas
A foundation is being created in honor of Houston restaurant owner Thy Mitchell, her family says
In Texas, high schools bet on a bright future for oil and gas careers under Trump
The week in politics (May 20, 2026)
Hello Houston (May 19, 2026)
Texas' upstream oil and gas jobs increase slightly as industry sees sustained high prices
Warmer Texas winters drive better crawfish harvest, longer fishing season
The week in politics (May 13, 2026)
Breweries are closing fast across the U.S., including Houston
The week in politics (May 6, 2026)
Court order allows smokable hemp to stay on shelves in Texas
Dan Patrick eyes closing 'gambling loophole' for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way
Texas court weighs whether smokable hemp can stay on shelves after Friday
U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening door for Texas to redraw political maps
The week in politics (April 29, 2026)
Visa appointment bottleneck threatens summer workforce, though Galveston reports smooth hiring so far
'It just doesn’t fit’: Residents in a small city near Galveston oppose major coastal development
ICE ordinance revised (April 23, 2026)
The week in politics (April 22, 2026)
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Judge expected to order Camp Mystic to preserve damaged cabins as planned reopening approaches
The week in politics (April 15, 2026)
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