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On Tuesday's show: We get details on a new city program to help homeowners whose property was damaged in the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. And we look back at historic leaders in Houston’s history and consider why some are beloved, some are controversial, and why those......
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Court records state that the ongoing investigation may lead to a higher charge being filed for the alleged intoxicated driver who collided with a deputy's vehicle, killing a child passenger....
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An analysis by AdImpact suggests that Paxton, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, and groups supporting both campaigns could spend roughly $440 million on the Texas Senate race, making it the second-most expensive U.S. Senate contest in history....
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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.
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Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more....
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In court documents, federal prosecutors allege three Houston-area mail carriers were recruited to find and steal checks they handled in their United States Postal Service duties and sell them for profit. In total, five were indicted....
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On Monday's show: Reporters discuss issues in education affecting Houston, including how HISD and other districts may be gaming the system to artificially inflate their state accountability grades...
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A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.
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Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras....
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A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
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A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they say are thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced Monday.Alexander Bigelow, 29, has been charged in an ongoing investigation by......
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Investigators said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after the impact propelled him up in the air.
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SkyEye13 spotted the car pushed several hundred feet down the road, facing the train.
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The victim was reportedly riding on the unimproved shoulder north of the roadway when a car failed to drive in a single lane and hit the bicyclist.
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Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents......
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The shooting took place on Brimwood Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to the constable's office. The woman's condition was not immediately released....
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When they arrived, deputies said they found an unconscious man in the driver's seat of the vehicle with "severe trauma" and pronounced him dead at the scene....
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The sheriff's office said the child, under 12 years old, was in the front passenger seat of the Toyota without a seatbelt when they were ejected during the crash....
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A Harris County man was arrested after investigators say he used online messaging to arrange a meeting with someone he believed was a child.Maximiano Torres, 28, was charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover operation conducted by the Harris County......
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A pickup truck reportedly turned in front of the patrol vehicle at an intersection, causing the two to collide.
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A 9-year-old boy died after being ejected during a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near T.C. Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail Drive.A marked sheriff’s office vehicle......
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the tragic death of his 2-year-old son following a drowning incident in Harris County.
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This Week in Texas, we talk about Harris County's budget, discuss midterms with Ted Cruz, and break down big changes at Big Bend National Park.
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck Saturday morning.
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash involving a semi-truck and pickup truck in northwest Harris County.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road (249) early Saturday morning.Authorities said the driver.....
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A federal lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Texas alleges Klein ISD unlawfully blocked independent advocates from inspecting special education classrooms to monitor for abuse and neglect....
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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.
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Today: U.S. Representative Al Green discusses his current goals and priorities, Dr. Shonnie Murrell talks about her work mentoring young people, and we learn about an organization fighting border wall construction in Big Bend National Park....
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The president, who is visiting the Johnson Space Center on Aug. 28, is also expected to host a Republican fundraiser in town the night before.
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The league has zeroed in on Texas for expansion. Now investors are evaluating which city is the best fit for professional hockey.
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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.
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Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while she was riding an electric scooter Friday.It happened in the 26200 block of Kuykendahl Road in the far northern part of Harris County.RELATED: E-scooter crash raises safety......
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Two Fort Bend County families are dealing with the aftermath of vehicle thefts after their GMC trucks were stolen less than an hour apart last week.Fabio David Arboleda said his white 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 was his dream truck.“We spent a month and a half just looking for a very......
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While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets....
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A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
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A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum....
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Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office posted a photo of a teen's arrest in connection with a crime it later admitted he didn't commit.
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Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget....
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A teacher's aide in Klein ISD was fired and arrested after being accused of assaulting a child with special needs, according to court documents.
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Treasurer Carla Wyatt was approved for a 30% raise that has yet to be finalized, but her job remains in limbo as Harris County commissioners have expressed interest in eliminating her role altogether....
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Wyatt, a 24-year veteran of the county, asked the nine-member salary grievance committee for a 119% pay increase Thursday to bring her salary from $139,000 to $305,000 -- about $50,000 more than she had originally requested in an official grievance filing....
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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt asked Thursday for her salary to be increased to $305,000, arguing she deserves to be paid the same as other countywide elected officials even as county leaders pursue an effort to eliminate her position.Wyatt initially filed a salary......
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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.
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Today: Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin breaks down the county’s current legal battles, we find out how a Houston high school is tackling a food desert in Sunnyside, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks discusses his recent op-ed on ICE....
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Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
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The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
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Harris County homeowners may qualify for a free window A/C and heat unit through Rebuilding Together Houston.
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Harris County Precinct 3 deputies have arrested a suspect after a pregnant woman was stabbed during a visit at a home in Houston’s Greenwood neighborhood.Deputies responded to an in-progress call with a life in danger at 12323 Dona Ln. this morning. Upon arrival, they observed a....
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On Thursday's show: A heat advisory goes into effect for Houston as the city council approves an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. And we examine the role chaplains in health care settings....
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UNO just got a lot more serious — and there’s $50,000 on the table.Mattel is turning the classic card game into a competitive sport with the launch of the UNO Championship Series, giving players a chance to compete for a $50,000 grand prize and the title of the first UNO......
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A West Harris County couple says all four of their dogs contracted a potentially serious parasite after visiting Congressman Bill Archer Park, prompting a warning for pet owners about the risk the snail-transmitted parasite can pose anywhere dogs encounter freshwater or standing....
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A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to......
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Annual state accountability ratings show Spring ISD improved from a D-rated district to a C and dropped its number of F-rated campuses from 11 to 2 in the 2025-26 school year....
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A 10-year-old girl is recovering after investigators say she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in northwest Harris County.The crash happened near the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive. According to Harris County Precinct 4, the girl....
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Venezuela's oil minister visited Houston this week to sign the contracts and address U.S. energy leaders.
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Two homes were deemed a total loss after a fire in west Harris County. Despite the loss, a homeowner said they "feel lucky" and that "stuff can be replaced."...
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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.
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Houston Matters visits EarthRise, a new monument to women and Black pioneers in the space industry on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay....
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Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more....
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An investigation is underway after fire crews responded to two adjacent house fires in west Harris County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department....
