Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 21, 2026)
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Hello Houston (October 21, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith, learn about a learning event for inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss the award-winning Houston-produced film JYOTI. Plus, we hear this week’s “On The Marquee.”...
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LIVE: Heavy police presence at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Humble as crime scene investigated
Humble police are investigating a crime scene at an Academy Sports + Outdoors store Wednesday, according to the Police Department.The active scene is in the store’s parking lot along FM 1960.Residents are being asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route while the......
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Harris County man arrested after allegedly stabbing ex-girlfriend, two dogs found shot dead
A Harris County man faces multiple charges for the alleged stabbing of his former girlfriend and the shooting of two dogs found dead, authorities reported....
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Harris County early voting turnout tracker: Daily vote totals for November 2026 election
Harris County had a record-setting start to early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Follow our daily tracker to see how many voters are heading to the polls and how many mail ballots have been received....
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2 people injured in stabbing on METRO bus in north Houston
Two people were injured in a stabbing on a METRO bus in north Houston Tuesday night, according to METRO.The incident happened at 10:15 p.m. on a Route 44 bus near West Montgomery Road and Dolley Wright Street.Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed....
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‘It’s madness’: 30 to 40 dogs found abandoned on North Houston street
Dozens of dogs, including puppies and older animals, were found abandoned in a Houston neighborhood Tuesday night.It happened near Shady Lane and Bantum Street at about 10 p.m. Tuesday.According to rescuers, an estimated 30 to 40 dogs were found roaming the area.A concerned......
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The week in politics (Oct. 21, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We preview this week's debate between candidates for Harris County Judge. And we discuss the latest developments in politics.
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Now-former Fort Bend Co. Precinct 3 deputy constable indicted for theft and tampering, officials say
A now-former Fort Bend County deputy constable is out of a job after being indicted on felony theft and tampering charges, according to authorities.
government
Jury seated in child custody trial involving Lee Gilley's children amid international extradition battle
A jury was seated late Tuesday evening in the heated child custody battle involving the two young children of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer despite a pause in Gilley’s Harris County criminal case amid an international extradition battle with Italy.About 91 prospective jurors were....
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Man accused of fatal Cypresswood apartment fire faces new arson charges as toddler remains hospitalized
The man accused of setting a Spring apartment building on fire, killing his own brother and injuring several others including a 3-year-old boy, is now facing additional charges.Matthew Atwater, who has been in the Harris County Jail on a murder charge since the July fire at the.....
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Fire damages 3 mobile homes in north Houston, Little York FD says
An investigation is underway after a fire left three mobile homes damaged on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Little York Fire Department.
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Paxton looks to seal the deal with Houston-area voters, saying control of U.S. Senate is at stake
In Conroe, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton called a vote for his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, “a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats across the country are putting forward.” Talarico is expected in the Houston area on Wedneday....