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Traveler’s Cart in Houston will close July 31, months after owners’ deaths
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
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Hello Houston (July 27, 2026)
Today: Council Member Joe Panzarella shares his vision for Houston's Freedmen’s Town, we find out how the Genuine Cup empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities, and we learn about how Combined Arms supports veterans and service members....
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Freedom Tree Park honors journey from enslavement to freedom in Fort Bend County
The new park in Missouri City recognizes the history of the Palmer Plantation, where slaves gathered under an oak tree during the 1860s to learn they had been freed....
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What you need to know about aortic dissection — especially how to prevent it
A Texas surgeon explains the condition believed to have killed U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the steps you should take to prevent it.
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Houston traffic: SH-99 at Cypress Rosehill lanes closed due to heavy truck accident
There is complete roadway closure in northwest Houston after an accident on Grand Parkway, according to Harris County officials.
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Congresswoman, attorney argue a Houston ISD student from Russia is here legally. He was detained by ICE anyway
Alim Garipov, 18, was released three days after his July 17 arrest by federal agents. Immigration experts say his detention, for an overstayed visa with a pending asylum case, is a demonstration of the significantly wider net ICE is casting under the Trump administration....
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Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Talarico's team has studied Paxton's previous races and is attempting its own version of the playbook by trying to paint Paxton as part of a broader culture of corruption that has failed to improve people's lives....
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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Texas may expand use of the Classical Learning Test despite a new report finding less evidence its scores predict college success than the SAT or ACT.
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Siblings shot and killed by sister's ex-boyfriend identified, HCSO says
A 19-year-old has been charged with capital murder for shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and her brother after an argument, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said....
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Limiting student AI use (July 27, 2026)
On Monday's show: Katy ISD is banning the use of AI by some students and limiting its use by others. We learn more about the decision and how it differs from HISD....
government
Harris County Flood Control District hosting public meetings on countywide flood resilience plan
Harris County residents will have two opportunities this week to weigh in on a new countywide flood resilience plan aimed at improving how communities prepare for, respond to and recover from flooding.The Harris County Flood Control District is hosting two public open houses as.....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3391: Project Mohole
Episode: 3391 In which Project Mohole looks inside Earth while Sputnik reaches outside. Today, Inner Space versus Outer Space.
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Humble shooting: Angel Javier Rodriguez fatally shoots 17-year-old mother of his child, her brother in 200-block of West Canino Road in Harris County, Texas, sheriff's office says
Angel Javier Rodriguez allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend and her brother in a shooting Humble, Texas in the 200-block of West Canino Road.
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Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots mother of his child and her brother, charged with capital murder: HCSO
The ex-boyfriend who shot and killed the mother of his child and her older brother was charged with capital murder, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said....
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Harris County detectives searching for gunman after fatal convenience store shooting
A man died after being shot early Saturday in the parking lot of a convenience store in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for the gunman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Teen charged with capital murder after 17-year-old girl and her brother killed in north Harris County shooting
A 19-year-old is now charged with capital murder after a shooting late Sunday morning on W. Canino Road near I-45 and W Little York Road.In an X post Sunday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that Angel Javier Rodriguez is in jail, charged in the double......
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1608: Members in Tension
Episode: 1608 Three scale models of structures, with vastly different weights. Today, we design for tension.
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Shooting reported at Deerbook Mall in Humble
Harris County authorities say at least person has been reported shot.
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1 reportedly shot, 1 detained after shooting at Deerbrook Mall, Constable Mark Herman says
Harris County Precinct 4, which is assisting Humble PD in the investigation, said a person was shot and another was detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall....
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1 injured, 1 detained after reported shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble
Authorities have responded to a reported shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says they are assisting the Humble Police Department with the incident.@HCSOTexas deputies are assisting the Humble......
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Man shot, killed at north Harris County apartment complex
Constable deputies found a man fatally shot at an apartment complex near I-45 and and Rankin Road.
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Dispute between couple ends with family member killed; infant among 3 hospitalized
An argument between an estranged couple in northern Harris County allegedly led up to a deadly shooting, two car wrecks, and three people — including an infant — being sent to the hospital overnight....
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Man shoots, kills another man after child custody argument escalates to crash, shooting in northwest Harris County, sheriff's office says
Officials said the incident started with a family disturbance over child custody before the suspect stole a truck, crashed it, and then shot and killed a man....
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Man found shot to death near playground in north Harris County, HCSO says
A man was found shot to death near a playground in north Harris County on Friday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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Man killed in shooting, investigation underway in northwest Harris County
Harris County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly shooting reported early Saturday in the 11900 block of Duran Canyon Lane, a residential street just off Veterans Memorial Drive.Authorities said an adult man was found at the location and pronounced dead at the......
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Houston ICE shooting: Substance found in van driven by Lorenzo Salgado Araujo not a narcotic, Harris County DA confirms
Lawmakers were in Houston, Texas to hold a hearing on Friday in response to the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting by an ICE agent.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1607: Fire Control
Episode: 1607 Continuous-aim firing: a diagnosis of an ill-received idea. Today, we aim a gun from a rocking platform.
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Substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van not a narcotic, Harris Co. DA confirms
The Harris County District Attorney's Office said testing showed the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van tested negative for illicit narcotics....
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Man found guilty in crash that killed Harris County deputy constable, her child
Omar Alvarado was found guilty for the 2024 deaths of Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her 8-year-old daughter.
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Gov. Abbott confirms third fatality in July floods
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed a third flood-related death after a driver was swept away in Val Verde County. He also praised La Salle County's advance preparations as floodwaters continued moving down the Nueces River....
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Substance found in van after Houston ICE shooting wasn’t drugs, DA and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia say
The FBI suggested plastic bags in the van contained methamphetamine. The agency hasn’t released official test results.
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Congressional Democrats demand ICE reforms in wake of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s killing in Houston
Lawmakers called for an investigation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a field hearing in Houston on Friday that featured Salgado Araujo’s two sons among the key witnesses....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 24, 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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Katy ISD restricts the use of AI in elementary school classrooms
The Houston-area district, which serves nearly 100,000 students, is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence chat tools in kindergarten through sixth grade while gradually introducing its use for older students....
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Most Texans say they oppose local data centers as politicians shift their focus on regulating them
Politicians on the ballot this November from both sides of the aisle have pressed for greater scrutiny on data centers in Texas. Recent polling shows most Texans oppose them in their communities....
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Hello Houston (July 24, 2026)
Today: We discuss where the U.S. currently stands on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, learn about the Sickle Cell Association of Texas’s Camp Cell-A-Bration, and talk with Texas Southern University’s new Chief Financial Officer....
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Houston Toy Museum in the Heights to close at the end of August
The two-story, 5,000-square foot toy museum opened in 2022 in the popular shopping district on 19th Street.
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Americans spend half their free time looking at screens: 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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Is Texas barbecue bigger than brisket?
Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn discusses how pitmasters can avoid the smoke of rising beef prices.
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The legal fight over 'Robin Hood' renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off....
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Southwest flight attendant detained by ICE while working, union says
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was detained by ICE while working, according to the flight attendants' union. The circumstances remain unclear as the union provides legal support....
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With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
SPØWith swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle.The International Medieval Combat Federation's annual world championship roared into gear in northern Denmark......
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Iran war and Houston oil (July 24, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn how the war with Iran is reshaping the oil industry and its impact on Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1606: The Skycity
Episode: 1606 The Skycity: a concept struggling against its own Gothic weight. Today, the skycity.
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Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant arrested, charged with assault, terroristic threat
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
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1 detained after possible explosive device found during child pornography investigation in Harris County, Texas home: officials
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
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Woman's body found in dumpster behind north Harris County business, sheriff's office says
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
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Woman’s body found in NE Harris County dumpster after family couldn’t find her
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County on Thursday.Law enforcement responded to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a call regarding the body a....
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Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant faces multiple charges, relieved of duty, deputies say
According to HCSO, Sgt. Freder Munoz has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Houston will bid to be a host city for the Women’s World Cup in 2031
Local officials are looking to capitalize on what they called a successful men’s World Cup in the city, also by offering thousands of complimentary tickets to home games for the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 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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Tomball Parkway reopens after vehicle hit overpass, causing concrete debris to fall, Pct. 4 says
Precinct 4 said the unknown vehicle hit the overpass, causing concrete debris to fall onto the roadway.
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The Texas Panhandle was hit by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake
The strongest earthquake in the region in at least 100 years raised concerns about the potential impacts to the oil and gas industry, according to local county officials....
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Hello Houston (July 23, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas, Harris County Criminal Court Judge David Fleischer discusses his approach to courtroom proceedings, and Bill King breaks down financial challenges for Harris County....
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The World Cup promised an economic bump in Houston. Hoteliers and renters say they overpromised
Preliminary data covering six of Houston’s seven World Cup matches indicates demand fell year over year for hotels, though many visitors were willing to pay a higher rate to stay in Houston....
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2 detained after possible explosive device found in SE Houston home, authorities say
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said authorities were conducting a child porn search warrant at a home when detectives found what appears to be an explosive device....
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Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
The ruling says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close....
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18-wheeler dangling off Katy Fwy overpass near Hwy 99; multiple vehicles involved in crash: HCSO
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County. HCSO says multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.