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Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt
A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 1, 2026)
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Suspect in custody after shooting that injured deputy in east Harris County: HCSO confirms
The sheriff's office confirmed the suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting a deputy and stealing a patrol car.
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Hello Houston (October 1, 2026)
Today: Filmmaker Bassam Tariq discusses his new film “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” we discuss the latest in space exploration news for this week’s “HPM in Focus,” and we learn how families can find a way forward after experiencing infant loss....
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy now faces 5 felony charges
The man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff’s deputy and fleeing in a patrol vehicle now faces five felony charges, including four counts of aggravated assault against a public servant.PREVIOUS: Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy taken into custody after......
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Harris County deputy shot, suspect found in shed after neighbor’s dogs alert
A resident who let dogs into the backyard early Thursday morning ended an all-night manhunt in East Harris County.The dogs wouldn’t stop barking toward the tree line off West Brentwood. When the homeowner spotted movement near an outdoor storage shed, they called 911.Minutes......
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Houston ‘not taking any action’ on $150 million DOJ grant application tied to ‘immigration law enforcement’
The application was slated for consideration by the city council in September, but was delayed as city officials sought clarification from the DOJ.
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Pregnancy assault case dismissed against UH football player Carmello Brooks
A Harris County grand jury returned a no bill in the assault of a pregnant person case involving University of Houston football player Carmello Brooks.The case stemmed from Brooks’ September arrest after investigators accused him of assaulting a woman who had recently learned......
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Brazos County woman found shot to death, suspect found dead in Harris County
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who was found shot to death Wednesday night at a residence in northern Brazos County.Just after 9 p.m., deputies were called to a home in the 6400 block of Trace Bend for a welfare concern. When deputies......
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Texas Standard for Oct. 1, 2026: Houston voters weigh marijuana enforcement priorities
More than 3,500 people have been prosecuted for misdemeanor marijuana possession in Harris County over the past three years. Houston voters will soon decide whether to direct police to deprioritize those cases through the proposed Houston Freedom Act. But local officials say the....
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HPD officer hospitalized, driver dead after crash on Eastex Freeway
A Houston Police Department officer is hospitalized after their patrol car was hit by a pickup truck in the north Houston area.
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Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting deputy and stealing patrol car, HCSO says
A suspect is at large after a shooting left a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy injured in east Harris County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office....
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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Houston ace Hunter Brown was lifted after getting just two outs and wasn’t helped by a sloppy defense, which committed two first-inning errors.
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Harris County receives 'final extension' to complete flood projects or lose millions
Harris County will get more time to complete flood mitigation projects to keep millions in grant money, although some state leaders have "grave concerns" the county can get them done....
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy in custody following overnight search
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy taken into custody after hours-long search
After an hours-long search that continued overnight, the man accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the leg Wednesday has been taken into custody.Officials with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said 25-year-old Chase Layne Patin was arrested Thursday morning in......
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METRO approves $40M to fix roads as advocates push for bus line spending
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County just approved spending $40 million to fix roads, sidewalks, and bus stops.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 30, 2026)
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Hello Houston (September 30, 2026)
Today: We discuss the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University, find out what rising diesel prices could mean for consumers, and we talk with Grammy-winning musician and composer Don Was. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
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Houston-area ISD’s $200 million foundation draws scrutiny
For nearly 20 years, Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole pursued an unconventional strategy to grow the district’s finances. Lawmakers are now questioning the foundation’s aggressive investments, unusual structure, and potential conflicts of interest. Source...
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Houston-area man wins Fourth Amendment case against Bexar sheriff
The case included controversial roadside surveillance cameras.
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The week in politics (Sept. 30, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we learn how the Trinity River has shaped the politics, economy, and environment of Texas and Houston....
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Landlord serving eviction papers beaten with bat, investigators say
When a landlord went to serve eviction papers last week, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said he was confronted with a gun and a bat.
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Five suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing
The defendants face multiple charges, including including conspiracies to commit robbery and distribute controlled substances, as well as weapons charges....
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Investigation underway after man found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County, HCSO says
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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How some Harris County courts help people receive rental assistance, navigate eviction hearings
There are resources out there to help someone stay housed and get the landlord the money they're owed. One of those places where people have found that help is at Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1....
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Ex-Harris County SO sergeant pleads guilty to attempted transfer of obscene material to minors
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to minors, federal officials say....
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One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence
After three shootings involving children and teenagers in or around Harris County in the past week, nine local and international organizations are coming together to address gun violence and its root causes.The coalition is called One Safe HTX — or One Safe Houston — and brings.....
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Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England
Lamine Yamal led World Cup winner Spain on Tuesday as it defeated Croatia in the Nations League to add to its record unbeaten streak in its homecoming game, while England rebounded from its opening loss to the world champions with a victory over 10-man Czechia.Yamal scored twice....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 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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The advantages of being an undocumented immigrant who's white
Former Houstonian Katya Suvorova tells her story of coming to the United States with her mother undocumented and learning that her mother was a mail-order bride in her memoir, "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter."...
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Hello Houston (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health....
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Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
The “Houston Freedom Act” would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s “lowest law-enforcement priority,” and it would also enshrine a departmental policy banning no-knock warrants....
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ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident....
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David Persse, ‘pioneer’ of Houston’s EMS system, dies at 67
Marty Lancton, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, said his innovations “saved countless thousands of lives over the years.”...
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Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve
Harris County officials rescued a young woman whose car went into a retention pond on her way to work early Tuesday morning.
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Harris County works to process backlog of voter registration submissions
This comes after it was reported last week that a technical error at the state level kept applications made at Texas Department of Public Safety offices from being sent to home counties....
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Houston police fatally shoot man charged with indecency with a child during arrest attempt
The shooting occurred at a Houston-area dog daycare in the 9600 block of Yupondale Drive where the man was allegedly employed.
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Child of a mail-order bride (Sept. 29, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Writer Katya Suvorova, who grew up in Houston, talks about her book, "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter: A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride." And we discuss benefits available to veterans in Greater Houston....
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Former HCSO deputy arrested again, accused of sending unwanted nude photo to relative: Court records
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is back behind bars for the third time in a month, this time accused of sending an unwanted nude photo of himself to a relative....
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Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects...
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Father killed, daughter critically injured in shooting in east Harris County, deputies say
Deputies said the victims were found with gunshot wounds. SkyEye13 flew over the scene and captured footage of crime tape strung up in front of several mobile homes along the road....
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Harris County gets one-year extension to use federal funds for post-Harvey flood bond projects
A Harris County Flood Control District report earlier this year revealed that several of the county's disaster relief flood projects -- which were authorized by voters in 2018 as part of a $2.5 billion bond -- would not meet a state-imposed deadline early next year....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 28, 2026)
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Hello Houston (September 28, 2026)
Today: We break down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, sociologist Harel Shapira talks about his new book “Basic Pistol,” and we discuss a new study that looks at how proximity to food influences our eating habits....
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Missing Harris County juvenile found safe after investigators uncover alleged trafficking scheme
A missing juvenile was found safe and reunited with family after detectives with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office followed leads to a second north Harris County location, authorities said.The child’s recovery came one day after investigators began looking into a......
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New Harris County billboards urge voters to make a plan for November election
If you’re driving in Harris County, you may see a new reminder about the November election: “Plan. Check. Vote.”Thirteen billboards carrying that message are going up across the county as part of a voter education campaign unveiled Monday by Harris County Clerk Teneshia......
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Man found shot dead in alley behind illegal game room in northwest Harris County, deputies say
A man was found shot dead in an alleyway behind what deputies described as an illegal game room in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriff's office....
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Father killed, daughter critically injured in Baytown shooting, Harris County deputies say
A father is dead and his 19-year-old daughter is in critical condition after a shooting in Baytown, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed with KPRC 2.Deputies were called around 5:47 a.m. to the 5400 block of North Redell Road near Baytown. When they arrived, they found......
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Houston Astros rebound from 11 games under .500 and win AL West despite finishing 81-81
The Houston Astros have clinched the AL West title for the fifth time in six years.
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Man found dead in Houston roadway; deputies investigating cause of death
Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the roadway in west Houston late Sunday night.Deputies were dispatched around 10:42 p.m. Sunday to the 1700 block of Greenhouse Road for a reported vehicle and pedestrian incident. When the first......
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Man shot and killed in northwest Harris County, HCSO investigating
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting on Veterans Memorial Drive Sunday night.Deputies got to the scene near W Richey Road around 7 p.m. and found a man with gunshot wounds. The man died at the scene.Homicide detectives and crime scene......
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office quotes ENOUGH $121,000 for Flock records as Hidalgo plans Oct. 15 meeting
A request by ENOUGH for records about Harris County’s use of Flock Safety license plate cameras came with a price tag of more than $121,602 a figure that has raised questions about how much information is contained in the county’s Flock-related records and how difficult it is......
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Former Klein ISD athletic coordinator arrested, accused of child sexual abuse: Court records
According to court records, the suspect allegedly had a sexual relationship with an underage student while he was employed at Tomball ISD in 2018 and 2019....
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Man killed, woman critically injured in shooting in East Harris County, deputies say
Deputies said the victims were found in the 5400 block of Redell Road with gunshot wounds. SkyEye flew over the scene and captured footage of crime tape strung up in front of several mobile homes along the road....
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Harris County deputies discover 18-year-old in fatal crash was shot multiple times
An 18-year-old driver died at the hospital after being found shot multiple times following a crash on Kuykendahl Road, according to Harris County authorities....
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Man killed in rollover crash on US-90 in east Harris County, sheriff's office says
Authorities said the driver failed to drive in a single lane before hitting a guard rail then a cement wall, resulting in the vehicle rolling over, killing him....
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Driver killed in rollover crash on US-90 in east Harris County
A man reportedly struck a guard rail and a cement wall on Highway 90, causing the vehicle to roll over.