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Community mourns 15-year-old Royce Witchet shot near Westfield High School
Dozens of young people and family members gathered at a memorial outside Westfield High School to mourn 15-year-old Royce Witchet, who was fatally shot Tuesday near campus.Chants of “Justice for Roy!” and “Forever 15!” rang out at the vigil, reflecting the overwhelming emotion......
government
About 75,000 Harris County voter registrations unprocessed in Texas DPS error, county officials say
The Secretary of State on Tuesday notified Harris County officials of backlogged voter registration records that were never provided to the office due to a technical error....
safety
14-year-old arrested, accused of killing 17-year-old last month in NE Harris County, sheriff's office says
As the Houston area grapples with gun violence involving teenagers, another teen arrest was announced by HCSO, this time involving a teen killed in August....
safety
Harris County crime: 14-year-old charged with murder following August disturbance call
A 14-year-old teen has been charged with murder following an August disturbance call near Hidden Meadow Park.
News
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 25, 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 25, 2026)
Today: Pulitzer Prize winner Benjamin Moser talks about his new book, we hear this week’s “Tessa Takes On,” and The Boss Factory’s Keturah Wilson shares her journey of survival, healing, and purpose. Plus, “Current Obsessions” and “Last Minute Plans.”...
safety
Constable’s office releases descriptions in church burglary, seeks help from public
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying people wanted for a burglary at Lakeway Baptist Church in the 5800 block of FM 1960 Road East.Investigators said two male suspects riding bicycles forced entry into a locked shed on the......
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NFL fines player for pretending to drink beer: 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.
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Houston ISD student dead following shooting outside Westbury High School
The Houston Independent School District said the high school was operating in “Secure” mode.
safety
Fatal motorcycle crash on ramp connecting I-45 to Beltway 8 in Greenspoint area
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a fatal motorcycle crash has occurred on the ramp connecting I-45 to Beltway 8 in the Greenspoint area.The crash happened on the ramp connecting southbound I-45 to westbound N. Sam Houston Tollway.Deputies have blocked off the......
safety
Search warrant in north Houston leads to multiple arrests, drugs allegedly found
Multiple arrests have been made after a search warrant was executed in North Houston on Thursday evening, DPS officials said.
safety
Multiple arrests, drugs and weapons seized as law enforcement execute search warrant at N. Houston building
Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a building in north Houston Thursday evening.The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirms they are leading a multiagency initiative involving the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office,......