Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 13, 2026)
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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....
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DA: ICE allegedly removed critical evidence after vehicle hit Miguel Parra-Hernandez in northwest Harris County
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has launched a criminal investigation of the crash involving an ICE officer and Miguel Parra-Hernandez on Saturday, according to Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who said prosecutors are looking at the possibility of an......
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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....
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2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on East Freeway at Monmouth; all EB lanes closed, HCSO says
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, two people are confirmed to be dead after a crash involving three vehicles on the East Freeway.
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Major crash involving 3 vehicles shuts down all eastbound lanes of I-10 East Freeway
A major crash involving three vehicles, including one that caught fire, has shut down all eastbound lanes of the I-10 East Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.HCSO spokesperson Terry Garza said first responders are at the scene. Possible fatalities have been....
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1 person reported dead after crash in northwest Harris County Tuesday morning, officials say
SkyEye was above the scene Tuesday morning and saw several police cars on the roadway blocking both ways on Tanner Road near Gessner and the Beltway.
government
Survey: Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer leads Orlando Sanchez by 7 points for Harris County judge seat
The county judge acts as a county executive and the top elected leader of the five-member Harris County Commissioners Court, which oversees the third largest county in the nation....
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Poll: Democratic candidates lead Republicans among likely Harris County voters in top statewide races
The poll shows state Rep. James Talarico leading Attorney General Ken Paxton among likely Harris County voters in the U.S. Senate race by 22 percentage points, while state Rep. Gina Hinojosa leads Gov. Greg Abbott among likely county voters in the Texas gubernatorial contest by.....
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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.....
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Mother demands justice after 17-year-old son shot, killed inside northeast Harris County apartment
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed inside an apartment in northeast Harris County Sunday evening.
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2 convicted felons accused of indecent acts with children after judges end probation unsatisfactorily
Two Harris County men now accused of indecency with a child had their probation unsatisfactorily terminated twice, even after prosecutors asked judges to revoke their probation and send them to prison....
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Harris County leaders weigh Flock cameras’ future as questions remain over costs
Harris County leaders are taking different positions on Flock license plate reader cameras as questions grow over privacy, public safety and the taxpayer cost of the system....