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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......
business
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
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......
government
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
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
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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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.
News
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."...
News
After Houston Public Media asked about the grant, Mayor John Whitmire’s office said it was “requesting clarification” on the guidelines.
government
The candidates will respond to questions from four experienced journalists on critical issues such as budget, transportation, flood control and taxes.
safety
An investigation is underway after the Houston Police Department says that two men were found dead in north Houston on Monday night.
government
A man came down from a roof safely Tuesday after reportedly evading a traffic stop and climbing onto a nearby residence in north Harris County, authorities said.The incident happened in the 6000 block of Downwood Forest, near Antoine Drive and West Mount Houston Road.To our......
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On Tuesday's show: A member of the Houston Chronicle editorial board explains why it's not enough to simply condemn the racist comments of a GOP political candidate. And we consider how our understanding of postpartum depression and psychosis have changed over the years....
safety
A neighbor’s report of a foul odor coming from a north Houston home led to the discovery of two bodies inside Monday evening.The discovery was made at a home on Downey Street, near Little York Road.Police say responding officers entered the home and found the bodies of the two......
safety
Deputies said they received reports of a driver doing donuts in the parking lot before the vehicle took off, lost control, and crashed.
safety
The Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office is changing its procedures after ABC13 began asking questions about how the office informs people they could be evicted soon....
safety
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim who was killed after chasing an apparent armed robbery suspect on Sunday.
News
Hunt, an ally of the president, finished a distant third in the Senate Republican primary in Texas earlier this year.
News
A representative said the company was "conducting air monitoring in and around the site to help ensure the protection of our people, the community, and the environment."...
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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.
government
A Sept. 9 ruling by the Texas Supreme Court denied Richard Vega's lawsuit against Harris County Commissioners Court, which argued Commissioner Adrian Garcia effectively vacated his seat in 2021 when he was appointed to the Gulf Coast Protection District....
News
Today: We find out what Houstonians should know about the recently approved COVID vaccine, discuss what we can expect from the Houston Texans this season, learn about a rare Salvador Dalí collection coming to Houston, and more....
government
Detectives said the injured victim followed the suspect in a car and was on the phone with 911, giving them their location before he was found dead.
safety
The Houston Dash have fired coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore. The team announced Sunday that Jaime Frias will be the Dash’s interim head coach for the rest of the season....
News
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, explores the history and meaning behind Houston's seal and flag in recognition of the city’s 190th birthday....
government
Deputies said a caller reportedly followed a robbery suspect in north Harris County before the shooting happened. HCSO did not say whether the victim is the 911 caller....
government
On Monday's show: The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Galveston County from using a new precinct map in the November election. And we consider what words and themes should be included in a Houston anthem....
safety
A 24-year-old man is dead, and three teenagers, including two girls, have been hospitalized after their vehicle crashed while fleeing from Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies in north Houston late Sunday night.According to HCSO, deputies received a call around 11 p.m. about.....
government
A suspended Houston immigration lawyer now facing federal fraud charges was previously sued by an engineering company and five employees who accused her of accepting more than $100,000 for immigration work she never completed.In February 2024, a Harris County judge entered a......
safety
A 34-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday after chasing suspects who robbed him at gunpoint in the Aldine area.Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the incident started when they received a call from a person who said he had been robbed at gunpoint and was pursuing the......
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A 911 caller reportedly chased down the suspect, then reported that he had been shot.
safety
Jay Young Jung was killed last summer after two people reportedly shot at his vehicle.
government
According to officials, there was a fight outside the bar near Highway 6 before the victim was shot and killed while driving away in a vehicle.
government
A Harris County jury has found a man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, but the victim and her mother are speaking out, warning that there may be additional victims in the community....
News
President Donald Trump on Sunday presented the championship trophy to golfer Shane Lowry after the Irishman won the Irish Open tournament that was played at Trump's golf resort in the country. It's no secret that the Republican president loves the game of golf. He likes to......
safety
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 alleges Alex Donaldo Gonzalez Aleman provided alcohol to a female minor before sexually assaulting her.
safety
The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of the tollway near I-59
safety
A fatal crash has closed the westbound main lanes of south Beltway 8 near I-59, after West Airport Boulevard, according to the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office.Houston TranStar reported the incident as a heavy-truck crash at 8:03 a.m. Motorists should expect severe......
safety
Two men are dead, and another was stabbed after a barricade situation led to a fire in north Houston on Friday evening, according to the Houston Police Department....
safety
Authorities are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile girl in February, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies responded to a report near the 13800 block of Ella Boulevard on Feb. 10. Investigators with the constable’s......
events
The city of Houston held a remembrance event for a Houstonian who died in the attacks. Miles away, at the historic Fort Bend County courthouse, a miliary veteran reflected on "those lives lost and sacrifices made.”...
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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.
events
Today: We observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11, talk with former FBI agent Christopher Combs, who shares what he witnessed that day, learn about the Houston National Day of Service event taking place at Houston National Cemetery, and more....
safety
A 72-year-old woman died Friday after being hit by a vehicle near the Texas Medical Center, and the case will be presented to a Harris County grand jury, according to Houston police.The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of Fannin Street. Police said the woman was....
government
Friday’s Forecast:Houston is missing the brunt of scattered showers and storms Friday afternoon. Radar is showing pop up showers and thunderstorms across Liberty, Fort Bend and Eastern Harris County. Tropical moisture is continues to move in from the Gulf and this consistent......
schools
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena.The Harris County Sports & Convention....
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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.
safety
Kevin Maynard’s twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. Source...
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25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, families across the country continue to remember loved ones lost that day. The victims included people with ties to Texas, and the anniversary offers a chance to revisit the lives behind the numbers.......
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On Friday's show: We look back at the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later as we hear from Houstonians who were in New York and elsewhere, along with others sharing their memories of that day....
safety
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
safety
A UH spokesperson said the university and the UH police department are aware of a video in which an adjunct faculty member is accused of purchasing child abuse materials....
government
13 Investigates found Harris County has paid Flock $1.3 million since 2023, but the elected officials who approved the contract still have questions.
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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.
schools
Today: We discuss what can be done to help make school travel safer for students, look at new data showing misdemeanor marijuana arrests soaring for “HPM in Focus,” and hear a conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves. Plus, "Current Obsessions."...
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Venus, a Houston-based startup, successfully tested a rotating detonation rocket engine in 2024, calling it a major advance in rocket technology. The new testing facility was completed with a $4 million grant from the state government....
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Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
safety
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
business
Contributed article: What Greater Houston’s latest housing figures and Alta Homes’ Conroe, Willis and Montgomery-area listings mean for buyers.
