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Today: We look at the findings of the 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report, explore the history of the insanity defense and how it’s used in court cases, and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”
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The Supreme Court's decision preserves birthright citizenship for future Texas-born children, leaving in place a constitutional guarantee with major implications for the state's immigration communities.
Today: We look at the findings of the 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report, explore the history of the insanity defense and how it’s used in court cases, and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”
OSHA has issued citations against the company it said was responsible for the December spill and is also proposing fines against a contractor and subcontractor that were hired to provide cleanup.
The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.
There are fireworks displays, musical performances and kid-friendly events across Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and The Woodlands.
Houston’s round-of-16 match on Saturday will be the city’s seventh match in three weeks, capping the mad dash of hosting part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.
From repayment options to borrowing limits, there are several new ways coming for borrowers navigate debt.
Changes to Federal Student Loan Limits Have Students Rethinking how to Pay for Advanced Degrees
On Tuesday's show: Could the Corpus Christi water crisis have been averted if Texans were a little more realistic about climate change? We learn how the state may have underestimated the increasing size and scope of droughts.
Episode: 3385 The weird Blohm & Voss BV141 airplane, and reflections on asymmetry. Today, a weird aeroplane.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office said that the suspect was accused of aggravated assault in Harris County and aggravated robbery in Walker County before the pursuit entered their jurisdiction.
Funding for a Harris County program is now on hold after Texas' highest court hit the pause button.
The employees say they want to preserve their current benefits, including more sick time for senior employees.
Authorities say the occupants of a vehicle sustained minor injuries and are being evaluated after a tree fell onto it while it was driving.The incident happened on Louetta Road at Wrightsboro Drive in the Cypress area.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the vehicle...
The decision comes as the county continues to defend itself against claims that its previous precinct map weakened the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters.
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.
More than 1,000 Brazil fans marched to NRG Stadium on Monday morning, solidifying the team's status as having one of the most devoted fan bases in the world. Brazil scored a late goal against Japan to advance.
Today: We receive an update on the FIFA World Cup, explore the science behind the sport of soccer, break down all the upcoming changes affecting student loans, and more.
Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, was directing traffic at a crash scene when she was fatally struck by the driver of a heavy-duty commercial truck, according to the sheriff's office.
A 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a swimming pool and later pronounced dead in northeast Harris County, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies said they found a car crashed into a ditch while responding to the shooting, which left a man dead and another injured.
The annual event celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community and its allies, originally scheduled for early June in downtown Houston, was called off a couple hours beforehand because of inclement weather.
Central Texas residents got an update on a new flood warning system, but some still have questions about who will be responsible for it.
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Harris County and Fort Bend County recorded a combined 18 child drownings last year.
On Monday's show: We learn how last week's tire fire in southeast Houston may be affecting air quality. And we discuss how last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing the president to end the nation’s Temporary Protected Status program might affect Greater Houston.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another injured in northwest Harris County.The shooting happened Monday morning in the 7700 block of W. Little York Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said two...
Episode: 3384 Further thoughts about the search for extra-terrestrial life. Today, Alien life forms.
It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television. That was the case though Sunday night due to a rain delay at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, and with Scottie Scheffler in contention.An NBC Sports...
Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program.
A toddler has died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the 500 block of Lago Trace Drive after receiving a report of an unresponsive toddler in a swimming pool at around 6:10...
According to the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, there are reported power outages in Jordan Ranch, Tamarron, and Firethorne West due to lines knocked down on Woods Road.
A man is dead after an early-morning shooting outside an apartment complex near Cloverleaf, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies and EMS were called around 5 a.m. Sunday to the 1100 block of Freeport Street. When they arrived, they found a man with at least...
Episode: 1595 In which Alfred Stieglitz and 291 anticipate Modern. Today, Stieglitz and photography, art and reality.
East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled...
Guillermo Hernandez, Jr. is currently being held in the Harris County Jail.According to court documents, he shot and killed Luis Hernandez during a dispute at his home on Craigmont Street near Telephone Road.Officers responded to a family disturbance call at the location...
Episode: 1594 The Mad Scientist — he keeps coming back. Today, the mad scientist.
The next World Cup game in Houston is a round-of-32 match between Brazil and Japan on Monday, June 29.
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