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Search for suspect underway after traffic stop turns into foot chase, Pct. 2 says
Harris County Pct. 2 said a ground search is underway after a traffic stop involving a suspect turned into a foot chase.
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Rental units in Houston must provide air conditioning under new ordinance
More than 20,000 households in the Houston metro area lack AC, according to a 2023 survey by the U.S. Census Bureau
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10-year-old riding electric scooter hurt after being hit by a car in northwest Harris County, Precinct 4, says
A 10-year-old was injured after being hit by a car after rolling through an intersection in northwest Harris County, officials said.
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The week in politics (Aug. 19, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we contemplate what Houston might've been like if Texas had been allowed to split into five separate states....
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Harris County crash: 10-year-old girl riding electric scooter struck by vehicle
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
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10-Year-Old girl injured when electric scooter hit by vehicle
A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter.It happened this evening at the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive in the Spring area.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office,.....
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Facebook Marketplace Post Leads to Recovery of Eight Stolen Tailgates, Two Arrests
On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a call for a stolen tailgate on 1960 Road West in northwest Harris County. The victim told deputies he recognized the tailgate in a Facebook Marketplace post and arranged to meet the seller.Deputies met the......
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Man charged with threatening people with knife at Harris County McDonald's
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a convicted felon, accused of displaying a knife and threatening several people at a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County.The incident happened Saturday afternoon at the restaurant on FM 1960 Bypass Road West near Kenwick......
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More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have mental health indicators, data shows
More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have some indication of mental health issues, according to the county's jail data. But what options are there to stop a cycle of crime and protect the public?...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 18, 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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City of Houston asks court to reconsider ruling that minority-owned business program is unconstitutional
The program was stuck down last month by U.S. Judge David Hittner, who sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023 over its longstanding initiative related to government contracts....
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Hello Houston (August 18, 2026)
Today: We find out how the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads, learn about the latest advances in melanoma research and therapies, talk with Houston-based sculptor Bridgette Mongeon about her new book, and more....
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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.
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Galveston County constable, residents urge Texas Supreme Court to block county’s new precinct map
The plaintiffs asked the state's highest civil court to block Galveston County’s new precinct boundaries ahead of the November election. The maps were changed on June 29, after the March primary election....
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Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
The Montezuma-Cortez district in southwestern Colorado scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year. It's still using the New Education System model it adopted from Houston ISD....
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Road reopened after crash involving dump truck on US 90-A westbound near Beasley, Fort Bend County Precinct 1 says
A crash involving a dump truck temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of US 90-A near Beasley Road, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said....
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Apple officially opens new manufacturing facility in north Houston
Apple opened a new manufacturing facility in Houston as part of a $500 billion initiative to strengthen production in the U.S. and the Houston area.
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Houston Pets Alive in desperate need of new play yard
Over the years, Houston Pets Alive has saved thousands of lives as dogs and cats facing euthanasia at BARC and Harris County Pets or animals with medical needs....
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Harris County budget shortfall — what it means for county services, your wallet
Harris County is staring down a $178 million budget shortfall — and if commissioners approve a proposed tax increase, homeowners could feel it in their wallets.The county is considering a tax rate that would increase the property tax bill on a median-valued homestead by about......
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Harris County weighs $3.1B budget as commissioners debate cuts, property taxes
Harris County's proposed FY27 General Fund budget is about $327 million more than last year's budget. Here's what's driving costs, what commissioners could cut and what the debate could mean for property taxes....
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YouTuber 'Captain Crunch' stabbed while recording boaters at Clear Lake dock, HCSO says
A local fishing YouTuber known as Captain Crunch Boats was stabbed over the weekend while recording boaters at a public dock in the Clear Lake area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Harris County budget proposal could increase property taxes by hundreds of dollars
A Harris County commissioner calls it one of the largest tax increases in county history, and now we know how much it could cost taxpayers.
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Deputies investigate burglary at Atascocita storage facility
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a burglary reported June 27 at a storage facility in the 6500 block of Atascocita Road.Investigators released surveillance pictures of the two suspects, a man and a woman. They say the pair broke into a storage unit.....
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Who is Aaron Reitz? The new federal 'MAGA attorney' who would oversee prosecution of the Houston ICE shooting
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation....
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Westfield High School student arrested, accused of threatening to ‘blow up’ school in social media post
A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media.Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony.Texas lawmakers push.....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 17, 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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Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land in the park.
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H-E-B recalls more jalapeño products, pulls items from shelves amid salmonella outbreak
Products recalled include H-E-B and NatureBest-branded pico de gallo, diced jalapeños and stuffed mushrooms.
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Multistate controversy highlights gray areas around surrogacy, bioethics expert says
A multistate surrogacy controversy — involving Alaska, California and Texas — could have far-reaching implications. One medical ethics expert said the case highlights the flaws and weaknesses around surrogacy agreements that pose dozens of unanswered questions....
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Hello Houston (August 17, 2026)
Today: We learn about colon cancer risks and warning signs, break down the Houston Texans’ upcoming new season, discuss the future of nuclear energy, and more. Plus, we welcome Hello Houston’s new co-host, Tessa Barrera....
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Mike Morath and Mike Miles say Houston ISD is close to exiting the state takeover
Morath, the Texas Education Commissioner, says HISD could exit state intervention "relatively soon" and added the district needs to make special education changes a "primary" goal to ensure that....
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East Bernard High School football coach and his teacher wife die in car crash
Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, who are survived by three sons, were traveling northbound on Highway 60 in Wharton County on Saturday night when their vehicle overturned as they approached a curve, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
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Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities
DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.
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Harris County commissioners to discuss 2026-27 budget, tax rates
Commissioners are expected to review the budget, as the county is projected to face a $178 million shortfall.
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HISD school ratings (Aug. 17, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the latest state school ratings and questions about reading proficiency at some HISD schools. And we mull over the reasons people, industry, and venues are moving from the core of the city outward....
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TPS recipients hope a potential change of power in Congress provides relief from deportation
A late-June U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively allows the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status from any nationality. That puts more than 100,000 TPS recipients in Texas at risk of being expelled from the country....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3400: Hell-Broth
Episode: 3400 In which we cause water to, like a Hell-broth boil and bubble within a nuclear reactor. Today, For a charm of powerful trouble ...
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Woman killed, 2 children injured in crash
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash on N State Highway 6 tonight.The single vehicle crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. this evening on Highway 6 just north of Clay Road in the Cypress area.Investigators say the adult female driver is deceased. A......
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on N. Sam Houston Parkway near Fairbanks, Harris County Precinct 4 says
All eastbound lanes have reopened on Beltway 8 near Gessner Road after a motorcycle crash, according to Houston TranStar.
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1 killed, 2 hospitalized after crash on SH 6 near Cairnway, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
One person was killed while two others were taken to the hospital after a crash in west Harris County on Sunday evening, authorities said.
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High-speed chase ends in rollover crash after suspect steals Harris County patrol car
A 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said....
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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back....
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Woman taken into custody following police pursuit that forced North Freeway shutdown
A vehicle pursuit led by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies ended Sunday morning on the North Freeway with a woman taken into custody.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1617: Connections
Episode: 1617 Reflections on the dicey question of cause and effect in history. Today, the connections problem.
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Alleged intruder shot, killed by 911 caller inside apartment in north Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said they believed the 911 caller inside the unit was the current boyfriend of the woman who lives in the apartment, and the alleged intruder was her ex....
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This Week in Texas: Senator Ted Cruz, Harris County Budget, Flock Cameras
This Week in Texas, our conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about college athletics and his bipartisan bill that would change the sports landscape.
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Harris County authorities find 8 tailgates during theft investigation
Officials say an investigation for one stolen tailgate led to them finding seven more at apartment complex on West FM 1960.
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Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change.County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies,......
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ERCOT says governor's data center audit could take months to complete
Abbot has ordered a pause of new data center approvals until regulators can evaluate these projects.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1616: Ivan Polzunov
Episode: 1616 Ivan Polzunov and early Russian steam engines. Today, the steam engine comes to Russia.
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1 killed, 3 hospitalized after four-vehicle crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan,....
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Interstate 10 crash: Fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10.
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3 deputies' access to Flock cameras suspended, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
Three deputies have been suspended from using Flock Safety's system a day after the company announced new safeguards to prevent law enforcement from misusing its cameras, HCSO said....
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A Wheatley High School teacher claimed his students couldn’t read or write. Then the school got an ‘A’ rating
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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Fort Bend County is on a deadline to find a solution for its stray livestock
Fort Bend County lacks a dedicated facility to house and care for the thousands of stray livestock and exotic animals they oversee annually, relying for years on the private property of a law enforcement official who is set to retire next year....
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Flock cameras: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
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14 years after Austin Tice’s disappearance in Syria, his family in Houston presses efforts to find him
Tice, a freelance journalist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, disappeared near a checkpoint in Damascus on Aug. 14, 2012, while reporting on the Syrian Civil War....
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3 Harris County deputies have access to Flock system suspended; Deer Park Police Department disciplines officer
Two different law enforcement agencies say they are either reviewing or have disciplined employees for misuse or potential misuse of the Flock camera system. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it has suspended three deputy’s access to the Flock system and launched a review.....