Story not found
← Return to briefing
Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.
This preview is provided by Spring News. Full article available at .
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Spring: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
Today: We talk with a divorce coach about how to navigate through the uncertainty of a divorce, preview the newest episode of “After the Flood,” hear the newest installment of InnerVIEWS featuring Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. James McDeavitt, and more.
Harris County officials identified the victim and suspect from the deadly shooting in northeast Harris County on Rolling Creek Drive.
About a year ago, the Guadalupe River destroyed their RV park, where a family was swept away by the raging water.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the victim on the sidewalk with severe head injuries before being taken to the hospital.
Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
The "Bottle Rocket," "Rushmore" and "Grand Budapest Hotel" filmmaker is celebrating 30 years making movies — and hoping to preserve institutions to inspire the next generation.
The Houston born-and-raised filmmaker, known for his iconic production and directing style, is joining a movement to save the Garden Oaks Theater in Independence Heights from being demolished in a matter of days.
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.
Hundreds of people attended the public visitation for Salgado Araujo, whose killing has galvanized much of Houston’s Latino community and prompted national questions over ICE’s use of force.
Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.
At least two people died after extreme flooding hit the Hill Country late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
On Friday's show: We get the latest on dramatic flooding in the Hill Country. And Harris County D.A. Sean Teare discusses his office’s efforts to investigate last week’s shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.
Cornyn, whose reelection defeat Trump ensured in May, expressed concerns during Blanche’s confirmation hearing about President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” – which Blanche helped craft as Trump’s personal lawyer.
Episode: 1603 Galileo: An old man grieves his daughter and writes his last book. Today, an old man writes his most important book.
Hundreds of mourners, community leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for the visitation of Lorenzo Salgado, the 35-year Houston resident who was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
The man accused of opening fire inside a Kroger grocery store in northwest Harris County is now facing a felony charge as investigators continue piecing together what led to the shooting.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Kaden Ausbrooks has been...
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
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.
The new location will occupy the 12,446-square-foot building at 3509 Montrose Blvd. The building was previously owned by Soundwaves, a longtime skate and music shop that closed earlier this year after operating since 1997.
Today: We talk with James Beard Award-winning Houston chef Adrian Torres, learn more about the Democratic Socialist movement, and receive an update on the effort to save the Garden Oaks Theater. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions.
Cody Campbell, a major Texas Tech booster and GOP megadonor, has vocally defended Brendan Sorsby’s right to play amid a legal battle stemming from his betting scandal.
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
This comes as the FBI said they saw "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags" from outside of the van, according to documents.
The study found that the coal plant creates tiny particles associated with respiratory illness.
Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."
The suspected shooter, identified as Kaden Ausbrooks, is facing charges after allegedly shooting a man at a Kroger on Wednesday, according to the constable's office.
Nearly a year after deadly flooding prompted Texas lawmakers to overhaul the state's flood preparedness laws, officials say some of those changes are already helping. But many of the state's biggest flood mitigation projects remain years from completion.
Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, dropped his lawsuit against the county attorney in early July, but a court date is still pending in Smith-Lawson's countersuit.
The killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent has left the predominantly Latino community reeling. But for the neighborhood with a history of activism — and a history of violence at the hands of law enforcement — it’s also a call to action.
A suspect in his 20s was shot by the owner of a pool hall in north Houston after trying to break in, HPD said.
A Cypress Kroger remained closed Thursday morning after a shooting inside the store sent two men to the hospital and left one of them in critical condition.The shooting happened around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Kroger located at 20355 Cypresswood Drive.2 in critical condition...
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
According to an investigation, the man was driving southbound at a high speed when he failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and hit a utility pole. Authorities said no other vehicle was involved.
Gov. Greg Abbott said South Central Texas should expect "life threatening catastrophic floods," through Thursday, mainly concentrated around the Nueces River Basin.
On Thursday's show: We recap calls to investigate last week’s shooting by an ICE agent in Magnolia Park. And we discuss the state of transportation in the region.
Deputies are investigating a reported shooting that left one person injured early Thursday in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, deputy constables responded to the 21000 block of Brushy Canyon Drive around 1:28 a.m. after receiving...
Episode: 2618 Søren Kierkegaard: Christian Existentialist. Today, an exit.
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Alejandro Corona Jr. a homicide, months after he died following a Taser deployment by Houston police outside his east Houston home.
Two men are in critical condition after shots were fired inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies.
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.