How to Find Free Food in Spring: Pantries, SNAP & WICSearch 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.Feed AmericaJun 24Local Services
Former county engineer poised to take over Harris County flood control districtLess than two weeks after the agency in charge of managing the potential for flooding in Harris County lost its leader, a name has emerged to fill the role.ABC13 HoustonJun 24government
Harris County Flood Control Director possible pick sparks rift among commissioners over processA sharp division has emerged within the Harris County Commissioners Court on the eve of a discussion to appoint a new head for the region's embattled Flood Control District.Fox 26 HoustonJun 24government
Harris County commissioners will consider appointing a new flood control director. Here's what to knowCommissioner Adrian Garcia says that without a look at a pool of qualified candidates, there's no way of knowing whether potential appointee Marcus Stuckett stands out.Houston Public MediaJun 24government
Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico's U.S. Senate chances in NovemberThe Dallas congresswoman, Talarico’s erstwhile rival in the Democratic primary, has yet to say whether she’ll campaign for him in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton.Houston Public MediaJun 24government
$250K bond for suspect in Humble shootout that injured constable deputiesEdgar Villegas is accused of shooting two constable deputies last Friday night, sending one of them to a hospital.Fox 26 HoustonJun 24schools
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 24, 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.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Las Vegas woman accused of running illegal multi-million-dollar healthcare scheme in Pearland, prosecutors sayMarizel Yukee is accused of providing medically unnecessary allografts to patients while receiving kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her case is one prosecutors are citing as part of a national crackdown on health care fraud.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
What life is like on the historic Elissa ship during its voyage from Galveston to New YorkThe 1877 Elissa set sail from the Port of Galveston on June 8. It's traveling to New York City for the Fourth of July as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
No evidence of mechanical malfunction found after Tesla crash that killed grandmother, HCSO saysThe Harris County Sheriff's Office says that investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the deadly Tesla crash that killed a grandmother inside a Katy home last week.ABC13 HoustonJun 24safety
Houston Methodist receives $110M donation, largest in health system's historyThe donation, made by The Brockman Medical Research Foundation, is the largest in the hospital system's history.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Hello Houston (June 24, 2026)Today: We discuss how data centers will impact Texas’s power grid, learn about the award-winning documentary, “The Gas Station Attendant,” explore whether Houston is a good city for college graduates, and more.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Houston restaurants in East Downtown say business has improved as World Cup continuesThe FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown — where local residents and visitors can watch matches for free — had drawn more than 163,000 visitors as of Tuesday.Houston Public MediaJun 24events
The Houston rodeo is building a new $300 million arena complex, but promises it’s not leaving NRG ParkThe new space will “complement, not replace” operations at NRG Park, but it will move many of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo competitions and livestock shows off site.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Prairieland shooter gets 100 years, others 30-70 for ICE detention center 'antifa' protestThe sentencing comes three months after a weeks-long trial in which prosecutors argued the group was a "North Texas antifa cell" with anti-ICE and anti-government beliefs.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t respondingData centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out a survey to figure out how much, but less than a third of the companies responded.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after months of investigations, lawsuits on flood deathsThe bankruptcy complicates the fate of multiple lawsuits brought by family members of the campers and counselors who died in the July 2025 flooding, experts said.Houston Public MediaJun 24weather
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."Houston Public MediaJun 24business
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3383: Mr. Herschel's MillstoneEpisode: 3383 Mr. Herschel's Milky Way "millstone". Today, an early Milky Way model.Houston Public MediaJun 24local
Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offendersCatalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.Fox 26 HoustonJun 24schools
Crash victim's family files lawsuit against Tesla, driverA lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman.ABC13 HoustonJun 24safety
Family of woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy home sues Tesla and driverThe family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, killed when a Tesla crashed into their Katy-area home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Harris County, comes just days after the June 19 crash that killed Martha Avila and left...Click2HoustonJun 24safety
New drone method could boost oyster restoration along Texas CoastAccording to experts, the entire Texas coast has seen a decline in oyster populations due to the environment, harvesting or man-made diversions such as damming up rivers, which can be deadly for oyster populations.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
Trump signals he may pull out of trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, which could impact Texas businessesPresident 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.Houston Public MediaJun 23business
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and familyHouston has never been home to an NHL franchise but previously had two pro hockey teams that both were called the Aeros.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 23, 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.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll findsThe vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
Hello Houston (June 23, 2026)Today: We explore what’s behind rising political extremism and violence, learn about the Live at the Founder’s Club 2026 – 27 season, find out what the best practices are for writing a will or trust, and more.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
No mechanical malfunction found so far in Tesla that killed 76-year-old woman after crashing into Katy home, HCSO saysThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle slammed into her home last Friday.HCSO provided KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry with...Click2HoustonJun 23safety
Thousands of Portugal, Uzbekistan fans march to match in Houston, where Ronaldo makes World Cup historyFans marched to NRG Stadium to cheer on Portugal — and its titan captain Cristiano Ronaldo — before what could be the team’s final match in Houston. Ronaldo scored a historic goal just a few minutes in.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
‘Stop the bleeding’: Body camera footage shows moment deputy was shot during gunfight at Humble apartment complexEditor’s note: The body camera footage attached to this article contains graphic scenes from an officer-involved shooting, including visible injuries, blood and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4...Click2HoustonJun 23government
Person killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-45 NB before Cypresswood, HCSO says; all lanes reopenedA major crash involving a truck and an 18-wheeler has cleared after shutting down all the I-45 North Freeway northbound lanes before Cypresswood on Tuesday morning.ABC13 HoustonJun 23safety
Tomball head baseball coach shares 6A championship win with sons: 'We got to do it together"When Tomball High School won the 6A State Championship in baseball, it was a special moment for head coach Doug Rush and his sons.ABC13 HoustonJun 23local
Waco judge who won't marry gay couples awarded $640,000 in lawsuit against Texas judicial agencyA Travis County judge sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for disciplining her for her choice.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocksPriorities for Republican leadership last legislative session have either been stuck in the courts or left to linger in the state rulemaking process.Houston Public MediaJun 23traffic
Data centers and heat (June 23, 2026)On Tuesday's show: We’ve heard a lot about the toll large data centers might take on water and energy demand in Texas. But how might they also affect the weather and climate around them -- including here in Houston?Houston Public MediaJun 23weather
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3382: DisorderEpisode: 3382 Thoughts about coping with the disorder in our lives and the disorder in our world. Today, disorder.Houston Public MediaJun 23local
Former Harris County jailer sentenced, loses license after handcuff assault on inmateFormer Harris County corrections officer Jaylin Sherman has been sentenced to a probated jail term and stripped of her TCOLE license after being convicted of striking an inmate with handcuffs.Fox 26 HoustonJun 23government
2 teens shot in shooting in southwest Harris County, authorities investigatingAuthorities are on the scene after two teens were shot in southwest Harris County on Monday afternoon, officials said.Fox 26 HoustonJun 23government