Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 15, 2026)
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Hello Houston (October 15, 2026)
Today: We unpack Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, discuss the decline in HPD’s cite-and-release program, and break down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s investigation into pediatricians over childhood vaccines....
Astros' next manager (Oct. 15, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We consider who might be a good fit to manage the Astros now that they're parting ways with Joe Espada. And we reflect on the history of Colt Stadium, the first home of Major League Baseball in Houston....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 14, 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.
Hello Houston (October 14, 2026)
Today: Houston real estate agent Noel Collier discusses rising mortgage rates, best-selling author Veronica Roth tells us about her new book, “The Sixth Faction,” and we chat with Houston mixed-media artist Romeo Robinson. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager
Espada began his coaching career in the Marlins organization, working in the minors until moving to the big league club as the third base coach in 2010....
Officials searching for suspect who fled following early morning chase in North Houston
Law enforcement said the chase began in Missouri City and ended near downtown Houston around 4 a.m. Wednesday.
The week in politics (Oct. 14, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on some of the "One-Hit Wonders of Texas High School Football," teams that came out of nowhere to win one unexpected state championship....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 13, 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.
Hello Houston (October 13, 2026)
Today: We break down the latest U.S. Supreme Court cases, listen to the newest edition of “Five Simple Questions” with Houston singer Brandon J. Marks, and talk with author Dr. Arelia R. Johnson about equity, language, and leadership....
What are your rights if unmarked ICE agents target you?
After an unmarked vehicle ran over a man in Houston this past weekend, Houston Matters asks a civil rights attorney about the rights of citizens and non-citizens alike in these situations....
Demolition begins at historic Greenspoint Mall to make way for $150 million industrial park
Demolition will begin Tuesday at the former Greenspoint Mall as developers prepare to transform part of the longtime North Houston property into a $150 million industrial park.The demolition ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. and is expected to include Houston Mayor John Whitmire.....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 12, 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.
Watch: Pumpkin flies 1,900 feet in pumpkin chunkin' launch
A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.
Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Trump wants to redesign
The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf course near the National Mall as the Trump administration proceeds with a plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course.More than 500 trees “that do not contribute.....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 9, 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.
'It’s a great live sport': Sumo Championship League launches in Texas this weekend
The league's first event features a San Antonio athlete as the No. 1 seed. Source
Texas Standard for Oct. 9, 2026: Sumo Championship League debuts in Texas
A new professional sports league is hoping to spur new interest in an ancient practice. The Sumo Championship League's first-ever event is happening this weekend outside of Austin. Source...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 8, 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.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 7, 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.
Hello Houston (October 7, 2026)
Today: We discuss the federal order to have all Texas prisons air-conditioned by 2029, hear an excerpt from the newest episode of “InnerVIEWS,” and author Louise Barnett discusses her memoir “Tainted Love.” Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
Houston officials unveil $48 million initiative to address homelessness as city’s shelter sees long wait times
The three-year program will seek rapid resolutions to homelessness. It comes as the city’s new residential treatment center strives to serve people quickly....
The best comforting fall food in Houston: The Full Menu
From pho and menudo, to warm, comforting dishes featuring root vegetables, Houston foodies share some of their favorite spots serving up fall favorites in this month's installment of The Full Menu....
Texas childcare centers face soaring insurance costs as insurers leave the market
At a Texas House committee hearing in August, Tim Kaminski, president of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association, told lawmakers the cost of insuring his four facilities in Richmond, just southwest of Houston, had tripled....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 6, 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.
Renu Khator on navigating state mandates, core curriculum cuts, and the future of UH
University of Houston President and UH System Chancellor Dr. Renu Khator joins Houston Matters to discuss issues facing the university as it approaches its centennial....
Hello Houston (October 6, 2026)
Today: We look at how drought has impacted Texas crops this year, learn about concussions and the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries, and talk about why diversity in AI matters. Plus, this week’s “Five Simple Questions.”...
Man charged with capital murder for shooting ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in N. Houston, HPD says
David Herrera is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend after they dropped off their child at school in north Houston, HPD said in a release on Tuesday....
Houston doctor indicted for alleged $30M COVID fraud scheme, DOJ says
In one instance, the indictment alleges that over 9,000 claims for federal reimbursement were filed in a single day, meaning that a patient had visited every nine seconds over 24 hours....
Texperts: The State Fair of Texas
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, explores the history of the State Fair of Texas and how this Dallas institution originally began in Houston....
Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday sought to reassure NATO ally Iceland that President Donald Trump's administration has no designs on the island but shares its deep concerns about Arctic security as tensions between the United States and Russia rise in the High......
Lindale Street shooting: 2 dead in north Houston; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were found shot dead in front of a north Houston home on Monday morning.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 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.
Hello Houston (October 5, 2026)
Today: We discuss the superintendent of Barbers Hill ISD’s unconventional strategy for growing the district’s finances, talk with Houston City Councilmember Tiffany Thomas, and hear the newest episode of “Texperts.” Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
Man dies after physical altercation at north Houston auto shop
Officials say the victim was struck during an argument and hit his head on the pavement.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 2, 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 Comets' return takes shape as franchise prepares for 2027 WNBA season
The original Houston Comets team folded in 2008 after twelve years of operation, including four championship runs.
Astros players criticize booing fans: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 1, 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.
Hello Houston (October 1, 2026)
Today: Filmmaker Bassam Tariq discusses his new film “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” we discuss the latest in space exploration news for this week’s “HPM in Focus,” and we learn how families can find a way forward after experiencing infant loss....
Houston ‘not taking any action’ on $150 million DOJ grant application tied to ‘immigration law enforcement’
The application was slated for consideration by the city council in September, but was delayed as city officials sought clarification from the DOJ.
White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Houston ace Hunter Brown was lifted after getting just two outs and wasn’t helped by a sloppy defense, which committed two first-inning errors.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 30, 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.
Hello Houston (September 30, 2026)
Today: We discuss the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University, find out what rising diesel prices could mean for consumers, and we talk with Grammy-winning musician and composer Don Was. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
Houston-area ISD’s $200 million foundation draws scrutiny
For nearly 20 years, Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole pursued an unconventional strategy to grow the district’s finances. Lawmakers are now questioning the foundation’s aggressive investments, unusual structure, and potential conflicts of interest. Source...
Five suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing
The defendants face multiple charges, including including conspiracies to commit robbery and distribute controlled substances, as well as weapons charges....
Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England
Lamine Yamal led World Cup winner Spain on Tuesday as it defeated Croatia in the Nations League to add to its record unbeaten streak in its homecoming game, while England rebounded from its opening loss to the world champions with a victory over 10-man Czechia.Yamal scored twice....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 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.
The advantages of being an undocumented immigrant who's white
Former Houstonian Katya Suvorova tells her story of coming to the United States with her mother undocumented and learning that her mother was a mail-order bride in her memoir, "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter."...
Hello Houston (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health....
Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
The “Houston Freedom Act” would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s “lowest law-enforcement priority,” and it would also enshrine a departmental policy banning no-knock warrants....
ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident....
Child of a mail-order bride (Sept. 29, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Writer Katya Suvorova, who grew up in Houston, talks about her book, "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter: A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride." And we discuss benefits available to veterans in Greater Houston....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 28, 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 Astros rebound from 11 games under .500 and win AL West despite finishing 81-81
The Houston Astros have clinched the AL West title for the fifth time in six years.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 25, 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.
Hello Houston (September 25, 2026)
Today: Pulitzer Prize winner Benjamin Moser talks about his new book, we hear this week’s “Tessa Takes On,” and The Boss Factory’s Keturah Wilson shares her journey of survival, healing, and purpose. Plus, “Current Obsessions” and “Last Minute Plans.”...
NFL fines player for pretending to drink beer: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston ISD student dead following shooting outside Westbury High School
The Houston Independent School District said the high school was operating in “Secure” mode.
14-year-old suspect charged with murder following shooting near Westfield High School
A 14-year-old suspect has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon....