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Woman found dead inside Clay Road apartment, homicide investigation underway
Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead inside an apartment on Clay Road.According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to an apartment complex at 16222 Clay Road, where they discovered the woman deceased inside a.....
safety
Harris County sheriff’s deputy arrested during Lone Star Rally in Galveston County, officials say
A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday night during the Lone Star Rally, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.The deputy, identified as Cedric Walter, was arrested Nov. 6 and faces three charges, officials confirmed.Walter was charged......
government
Two Harris County Appraisal District races head to runoff following midterm Election Day
Two Harris County Appraisal District races are headed to runoff following the midterm general election.
government
Harris County teen accused of shooting, killing father during altercation
Surveillance footage outside the home caught shouting and multiple gunshots, followed by someone appearing to run from the house.
safety
17-year-old accused of shooting and killing father during fight at NW Harris County home, HCSO says
The case of a 17-year-old who deputies say shot and killed his father will now go to a grand jury, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
safety
Man arrested for parents' deaths dies in Harris County custody
Nickie Costello was arrested in 2021 for allegedly stabbing his parents to death in Houston's Northside.
government
Houston subsidence: Why Katy and parts of Harris County are still sinking
Parts of the Houston region are sinking, and in some areas, the ground has dropped more than a foot over the past two decades. Officials say reducing groundwater pumping can help slow the process, but the effects may not be immediate.In the Katy area, one monitoring station......
schools
REJECTED! Harris County voters deny nearly $2B in school bonds and tax increases—What happens next for local districts?
Voters across Harris County sent a clear message Tuesday night, rejecting nearly $2 billion in proposed school bonds across six independent school districts.The bond measures were intended to fund facility improvements, renovations and other capital projects. The ask for more......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 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.
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Hello Houston (November 6, 2026)
Today: We hear this week’s edition of “Tessa Takes On,” Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt discusses what’s next for the Republican Party following the midterms, and we talk with “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” comedian Alonzo Bodden....
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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003....
safety
‘End the Streak’ campaign highlights DWI and pedestrian safety
Texas is working to end the daily streak of deaths on its roadways through its annual “End the Streak” campaign. But despite years of progress, deadly crashes remain a major concern, especially in Harris County.According to TxDOT, Harris County leads the state in DWI fatalities.....