Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 16, 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 (September 16, 2026)
Today: We discuss the latest on the U.S.-Canada trade war, discuss a new series about the disappearance of Houston native Austin Tice, and learn about the REELpoetry International Film Festival. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
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74-year-old man found dead after drone crashed in wooded area, Harris County sheriff says
HCSO said two men were operating a drone when it crashed in a wooded area. After finding it, one of them reportedly went back for a missing part but never returned....
government
Person found dead in west Harris County while searching for missing man
A man went missing along Katy Hockley Road on Tuesday morning.
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Body found during search for missing 74-year-old man who disappeared looking for crashed remote-controlled plane
A body was found Wednesday during the search for a 74-year-old man who disappeared while looking for a part from a crashed remote-controlled aircraft in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a person believed to be the missing man was found......
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Houston Public Media Foundation Announces New Board Leadership and Members
The Houston Public Media Foundation today announced the appointment of new directors and officers to its board. Michael Stewart has been named president of the board of directors, succeeding John Bradshaw, who will continue to serve the board in an ex-officio role as immediate......
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The week in politics (Sept. 16, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And a new documentary delves into the life and career of Houston-native WNBA star Brittney Griner....
government
Do you trust your vote? Inside Harris County’s election testing process
With Election Day approaching, Harris County election officials are testing thousands of pieces of voting equipment as part of an effort to demonstrate how ballots are handled and build public trust in the process.But when KPRC 2 asked people at Discovery Green whether they......
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Harris County property taxes rising again: What it could mean for homeowners
Harris County homeowners are facing another increase in their county property-tax burden as commissioners move forward with a budget that would increase spending by hundreds of millions of dollars.The proposed budget would increase county spending by about 12 percent, or roughly....
government
LIFE Houston holding inaugural formula drive to combat infant hunger for Infant Hunger Action Month
Stats show infant hunger is at record levels in Harris County, prompting the first-ever formula drive in partnership with the City of Houston.
safety
Charges dismissed against former deputy constable accused of sexual assault, court records say
The charges were dismissed in April 2025 against the former deputy who is accused of assaulting an 18-year-old girl in 2023.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 15, 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 (September 15, 2026)
Today: We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Houston’s next generation of food entrepreneurs, talk with author and motivational speaker Chantell Preston, and learn about the annual BIPOC Book Fest. Plus, this week’s "Five Simple Questions."...