According 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 has never been home to an NHL franchise but previously had two pro hockey teams that both were called the Aeros.
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The 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....
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Fans 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....
When Tomball High School won the 6A State Championship in baseball, it was a special moment for head coach Doug Rush and his sons.
A 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....
The Science of Effective Vaccine Communication
Episode: 3382 Thoughts about coping with the disorder in our lives and the disorder in our world. Today, disorder.
The breach, involving a vendor for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, took place last Thursday.
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Today: We receive an update on how the city of Houston is handling the 2026 FIFA World Cup, talk with Houston City Councilmember Joe Panzarella, learn all about Stages' production of “Spamilton: An American Parody,” and more....
The suspended Fort Bend County judge, who faces jail time and probation for his felony conviction, also had been accused of faking racist attacks against his own campaign....
The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity....
State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death....
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year....
Episode: 3381 The last ride of NASA's Shuttle carrier, N905NA. Today, the last Shuttle-carrier.
Episode: 1592 In which we use fancy words instead of simple ones. Today, the quotidian denominator.
The vehicle was reportedly dropped off at an auto body shop, and mechanics found the bodies.
After initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis....
Episode: 1591 Baroque violins and the notion of a completed technology. Today, let's talk about complete technologies.
Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865.
The eagle was found with a traumatic head injury in March near the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac.
A trio of Senate Republicans, including Texas' John Cornyn, are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate his agenda if they choose....
This year's League of United Latin American Citizens national convention is taking place in Texas.
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves....
On Friday's show: While Juneteenth had its origins in Galveston, a local researcher has uncovered evidence that the first celebrations of the occasion took place in Houston. And a new book celebrates the stories and legacy of Houston’s former Negro hospital....
Episode: 1590 The Great Wall of China — a long and checquered history. Today, a 2300-year-old wall.
The state's grid operators are trying to sort through a backlog of data centers and other large energy consumers looking to connect to the grid.
Gulf Coast toads typically turn out in large numbers following heavy rain, like the region experienced earlier this week.
Fans from around the world are also making their presence felt around venues in Houston and Dallas.
If John Marck and Arthur “Rob” Jones are confirmed to the bench, it would cut the number of judicial vacancies in the Houston-based district in half. The district far exceeds the national average in terms of the average caseload per sitting judge....
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Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one for the history books....
The World Cup is underway across North America, and Texas has already hosted memorable early matches as fans flock to stadiums in Dallas and Houston. With the U.S. men's national team preparing for its next match, the tournament is entering a pivotal stretch....
Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries.
Episode: 2606 More Beautiful Books: revisiting books by the foot. Today, the measure of a book.
Portugal and its 41-year-old star, who is trying to become the first player to score goals in six different World Cup tournaments, will play at NRG Stadium again next week....
The shared-use trail and bridge, estimated to cost $22.5 million, will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area....
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The Houston-based company received a $216 million loan from the state's Texas Energy Fund.
Today: We discuss the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, learn about the importance of organ donation and how to become a donor, listen to the latest installment of InnerVIEWS, and more....
The assistance will be available for older residents, low-income households and people with disabilities.
Ronaldo did not score Wednesday as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium. The 41-year-old star will get another chance next week in Houston....
The former deputy chief of staff’s complaint to the House Ethics Committee said two other older workers had similar complaints. Nehls’ office dismissed it as “baseless lies.”...
State officials are asking Texans to help protect the state's white-tailed deer population from the spread of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite spread by flies....
Episode: 2901 Norbert Wiener and Cybernetics. Today, let's talk about Norbert Wiener and cybernetics.
The outgoing county judge and his defense attorneys immediately filed an appeal. George also faces a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for allegedly creating fake racist attacks against his own campaign....
A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
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Today: We receive an update on the effort to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery, break down the gambling scandal surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, talk with local performer Tamarie Cooper about her 30-year milestone, and more....
As part of their sustainable plans, the Houston World Cup host committee and other organizations developed the “Green Corridor,” a 14-mile loop from East Downtown to NRG Stadium. Transportation advocates are divided on its success....
Adrian Torres of Maximo was named Best Emerging Chef, while Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of JŪN won the Best Chef in Texas category.
Episode: 2888 The Strength Through Joy Car: Hitler's Volkswagen and American Consumer Culture. Today, the "strength through joy" car.
A celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship turned tragic when police officers responding to a call about a screaming woman shot and killed the family dog....
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City Controller Chris Hollins called for Mayor John Whitmire to suspend his senior adviser Chris Brown, but the mayor is defending him. The probe came after the Houston Chronicle reported Brown swiped into city facilities on only 13 out of nearly 600 workdays....
By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win with a backflip off the top of the wire-mesh cage, then shook hands with President Donald Trump — and even fist-bumped Melania — this much about his company's future was clear to the....
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