Suspect in Harris County deputy shooting missed required GPS monitor, Crime Stoppers says
Before Wednesday's shooting, Crime Stoppers says the suspect was out on bond and had been wanted since July after failing to obtain a required GPS monitor....
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Harris County gets one-year extension to use federal funds for post-Harvey flood bond projects
A Harris County Flood Control District report earlier this year revealed that several of the county's disaster relief flood projects -- which were authorized by voters in 2018 as part of a $2.5 billion bond -- would not meet a state-imposed deadline early next year....
Community mourns 15-year-old Royce Witchet shot near Westfield High School
Dozens of young people and family members gathered at a memorial outside Westfield High School to mourn 15-year-old Royce Witchet, who was fatally shot Tuesday near campus.Chants of “Justice for Roy!” and “Forever 15!” rang out at the vigil, reflecting the overwhelming emotion......
Investigators seek student video, messages after fatal shooting near Westfield High School
Deputies are searching for the person who shot and killed a 15-year-old near Westfield High School shortly after students were dismissed Tuesday afternoon.Westfield High School student dies after being shot near campusThe shooting happened along a sidewalk near Westfield High......
3 teens charged in alleged sexual assaults at Harris County private school
Three former student-athletes from a West Houston private school are facing felony charges following a law enforcement investigation into alleged sexual assaults and harassment in campus locker rooms, restrooms, and team buses....
Westfield High School student dies after being shot near campus
Authorities confirm a 15-year-old student has died after being shot near Westfield High School Tuesday.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened off Ella Boulevard, near the high school.Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in.....
Suspect arrested, charged in 2011 Houston murder
Houston police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the 2011 murder of a 38-year-old woman in west Houston.Earnest Harold Smith is charged with murder in the case. He is no longer in the Harris County Jail after posting a $100,000 bond.HPD says Bridget Caldwell was....
Hello Houston (September 21, 2026)
Today: We discuss how eliminating greenhouse gas limits for power plants could affect Houston, talk about Texas's new statewide reading list for public school students, learn about the threat coral reefs are facing in the Gulf, and more....
Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old killed in alleged road rage incident
As of Monday morning, Porter was being held in the Harris County Jail and his bond had not yet been set, according to court documents.
High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it....
Prosecutors confirm no intent to seek death for Harris County capital murder defendant who fled to Italy
Amid an ongoing extradition battle, Harris County prosecutors on Friday filed formal notice with the state court that they will not seek the death penalty for Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of murdering his pregnant wife before fleeing the U.S. while on bond.RELATED: Lee......
Bond denied for man charged in separate fatal shootings of two Harris County teenagers
A man charged in the fatal shootings of two separate Harris County teenagers will be held without bond pending trial, Judge Hazel Jones ruled on Thursday.Enrique Aguilar, 20, is charged with two counts of murder after fatal shootings in August 2025 and February 2026. The victims....
Houston-area graduations are moving away from Reliant Stadium
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena.The Harris County Sports & Convention....
Hello Houston (September 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss what can be done to help make school travel safer for students, look at new data showing misdemeanor marijuana arrests soaring for “HPM in Focus,” and hear a conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves. Plus, "Current Obsessions."...
Harris County Magistrate sets low bond for 25-year-old man charged in disturbing stalking case
Despite having no criminal history, Eriberto Sandoval was released after posting $300 on a $3,000 bond, even though prosecutors requested a $50,000 bond over allegations he repeatedly contacted and threatened his ex-girlfriend....
Houston man charged with murder after mother’s body found in duffel bag
Malik is currently being held in the Harris County Jail under a $500,000 bond, according to Harris County jail records.
Bond denied for teen accused of killing unarmed driver near The Heights
A 19-year-old is charged with murder after he allegedly shot a man inside his vehicle near The Heights last week.Jhoan Gomez is currently in the Harris County Jail with bond denied.On Sept. 3, he’s accused of fatally shooting Drelien Washington, a man who Gomez did not......
Bond set for driver charged in fatal wrong-way crash on Eastex Freeway
Alfredo Cartagena is in the Harris County Jail with a $150,000 bond. Investigators charged him with intoxicated manslaughter. Court documents show that Cartagena is also under an ICE hold for an immigration violation.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Cartagena was....
Families celebrate as HISD bus starts serving north Houston apartment complex
A north Houston great-grandmother who spent the first two weeks of school shuttling children to three different Houston ISD campuses finally got some relief Thursday morning.‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to schoolA Houston ISD school bus......
Who is Aaron Reitz? The federal ‘MAGA attorney’ overseeing prosecution of the Houston ICE shooting
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation....
31-year-old career criminal granted bond for violent crime even though she's wanted in 3 states
Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge....
‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to school
A north Houston great-grandmother has spent the first weeks of school doing far more than getting her own family to class. Vicky Muse has been helping shuttle children from her apartment complex to three different Houston ISD campuses.Her great-grandchildren live at the Yale......
1 injured in crash on US-90 in east Harris County.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are responding to a major crash at US-90 and Lindstrom Road in East Harris County.One person is critically injured, and LifeFlight has been called to the scene.Accused ringleader of $23M Houston mail theft scheme is also out on bond for......
Hello Houston (August 24, 2026)
Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more....
Police investigating body found at Houston ISD middle school
The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
A Houston high school teacher said students couldn’t read or write. Then the school got an ‘A’ rating
A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum....
Who is Aaron Reitz? The new federal 'MAGA attorney' who would oversee prosecution of the Houston ICE shooting
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation....
A Wheatley High School teacher claimed his students couldn’t read or write. Then the school got an ‘A’ rating
A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum....
Texas schools see modest improvement in 2026 A-F ratings. Here's how they fared
About 85% of Texas public schools earned a passing grade in the state's latest A-F accountability ratings, while roughly one-quarter of districts and campuses scored higher than they did last year....
5 HISD schools receive F ratings a year after there were no failing campuses
Wheatley High School, where a string of F ratings triggered the ongoing state takeover of the district, earned an A for the first time.
Waller ISD faces backlog in registrations as hundreds of students wait to start classes
The slew of applications has created a backlog in the registrar's office and now the district is telling families they’ll need to wait five to seven business days before leaders can complete their registration. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, after the official school year had......
As a new school year starts, Mike Miles defends controversial changes in Houston ISD
AI is moving into the classroom at some campuses in Texas’ largest school district, which also faces state- and federal-level investigations over its changes to special education services....
Cy-Fair ISD trustees vote to put tax rate increase, $1.6B bond on November ballot
In what were some of the first big decisions by a school board that was reconfigured last year, a total of five propositions were ordered to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election....
Texas Standard for Aug. 10, 2026: Critics question Houston ISD gains under state takeover
Supporters of the state takeover of Houston ISD point to improved accountability ratings and student outcomes. But new reporting raises questions about whether some of those gains came at the expense of students placed in coursework below their academic level....
Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the first day of school at HISD and other education developments, including how changes in special education at the district might affect parents and students....
Back-to-school health (Aug. 7, 2026)
On Friday's show: As school begins for many students, a pediatrician offers advice for keeping kids healthy throughout the school year. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause....
Rice University will expand its free tuition program to students whose families earn up to $200K per year
Starting in the fall of 2027, the private university in Houston also will offer free mandatory fees and room and board for students whose families earn less than $100,000 annually....
Two Houston ISD elementary campuses will pilot Alpha School’s AI-powered education program this fall
Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary schools will utilize “TimeBack,” a two-hour learning tool developed by Alpha School that has come under criticism in other states....
Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.
Hello Houston (July 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s record investment in Texas students through scholarships, talk with Houston artist Tay Butler about what shapes his work, dispel common misconceptions about organ donation, and more....
28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars....
Fort Bend County postpones cadet graduation after state inspection finds documentation, compliance issues
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement found compliance issues at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy with student attendance records, required paperwork, and internal checks to ensure the academy was meeting the state’s training requirements....
Jordanian athlete competing in Genuine Cup missing from Rice University, school says
Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, 24, was last seen walking around the Rice University campus late Saturday night or early Sunday.
Limiting student AI use (July 27, 2026)
On Monday's show: Katy ISD is banning the use of AI by some students and limiting its use by others. We learn more about the decision and how it differs from HISD....
Katy ISD restricts the use of AI in elementary school classrooms
The Houston-area district, which serves nearly 100,000 students, is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence chat tools in kindergarten through sixth grade while gradually introducing its use for older students....
The legal fight over 'Robin Hood' renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off....
Texas’ longstanding 'Robin Hood' school finance system will face a new legal challenge
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue....
Judge denies bond for man accused in deadly Cypresswood apartment fire that killed his brother
A judge has ordered Matthew Atwater held without bond in the case involving an apartment fire that killed his brother and injured multiple other people at the Cypresswood Apartments.PREVIOUS: Man charged with felony murder, arson in Cypresswood apartment fire that killed......
Judge sets $800K bond for Houston funeral home director accused of trying to steal $2M estate
Harris County District Court Judge Hazel B. Jones set bond at a total of $800,000 Wednesday morning for the unlicensed Houston funeral home director accused of posing as the spouse of a dead man to steal his estate worth more than $2 million.PREVIOUS: Funeral home director......
An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days
The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.
Federal appeals court rejects bid to revive in-state tuition for Texas students without legal status
For more than two decades, the Texas Dream Act allowed certain students without legal status to qualify for in-state tuition. The law was abruptly overturned last year....