Houston man charged with murder after mother’s body found in duffel bag
Malik is currently being held in the Harris County Jail under a $500,000 bond, according to Harris County jail records.
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Cypress polling site unseats downtown location as most-visited early voting site in Harris County
Harris County is seeing record early voting turnout this midterm cycle, and a Cypress community center has overtaken a longtime downtown favorite as the busiest polling location....
safety
2 men arrested, charged in operations targeting online solicitation of minors, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said two men were arrested and charged in separate operations targeting online solicitation of minors.
government
Harris County voter cancellations triple in 2026 as county steps up roll review
Harris County has cancelled nearly 8,000 voter registrations this year for a reason the state lists simply as "investigation," about three times as many as during the same months last year, according to an ABC13 analysis of state records....
safety
Authorities investigating robbery at Cypress PNC Bank
Deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office have responded to a bank in Cypress after a reported aggravated robbery.The scene is at a PNC Bank located at 14213 Cypress Rose Hill Road.Right now, details are limited, and it is unclear how much was taken from the......
News
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 23, 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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A man died at Houston’s new homeless center. The operator says they can’t answer questions about it
The Harris Center, which operates the facility, cited state and federal confidentiality laws.
events
Hello Houston (October 23, 2026)
Today: We recap last night’s Harris County Judge Debate, talk with PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger, and hear the latest installments of “Tessa Takes On” and “InnerVIEWS.” Plus, we share a rundown of weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
government
Harris County Judge candidates discuss important issues in debate ahead of Election Day
The hour-long debate between the two Harris County Judge candidates covered issues such as affordability, immigration enforcement, Flock cameras, and data centers....
government
Houston voters can ride free on Election Day with METRO
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will offer complimentary rides to and from the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving Houston-area residents a free way to exercise their right to vote.Riders can receive a complimentary ride by showing their......
schools
Aldine ISD school bus rear-ended by vehicle while picking up students
An Aldine ISD school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle in north Harris County, causing one person to be injured, according to officials....
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Mysterious transgender mailers: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
government
Texas election 2026: Candidates, key races, what Houston voters need to know
Who's running in the 2026 Texas election? See candidates and key races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, Harris County judge and other Houston-area offices....