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After a courtroom curveball, Texas Little Leaguers are headed back to the World Series
An off-the-field legal dispute briefly interrupted Boerne's championship celebration before the team's trip to Williamsport was made official.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3399: Fancy Fogs
Episode: 3399 In which we see fog dressed in fancy clothes. Today, we sing the merits of fancy fogs.
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Cy-Fair ISD trustees vote to put tax rate increase, $1.6B bond on November ballot
In what were some of the first big decisions by a school board that was reconfigured last year, a total of five propositions were ordered to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election....
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Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out.Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard......
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Thief targets Houston-area non-profit that's saved more than 100,000 pets from euthanasia
Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area.
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Klein ISD adds new safety measures ahead of new school year
As Klein ISD students head back to class, the district is rolling out several behind-the-scenes safety upgrades designed to help campuses respond more quickly during an emergency.The changes include new emergency-access boxes, upgraded security cameras, updated campus maps and......
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Galveston Margaritaville resort takes shape, reviving concerns over nearby environment
The $700-$800 million, 95-acre Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort is slated to include a 15-story hotel, 278 beachfront cottages, lazy rivers and pickleball courts. Officials say the entire development will be completed by the end of the decade....
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Cornyn urges DHS to hear Texans' concerns about Big Bend border barrier construction
Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says local leaders, landowners and park advocates should have a chance to weigh in before additional construction moves forward....
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Commissioners earmark funds for AI program responsible for ensuring new construction complies with regulations
The process will hinge on the AI software pre-checking plat applications and performing technical reviews to ensure the builds comply with county codes and regulations, according to county documents....
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Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 11, 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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Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign
Ken Paxton's Senate campaign received thousands in donations from the data center industry as Hood County awaits ruling from the AG on its data center moratorium....
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Hello Houston (August 11, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, learn about Texas Southern University's landmark investment in breast cancer prevention, explore Houston’s rich jazz history, and more....
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Former Brazoria County deputy arrested in connection to teen's June shooting death
Kevin Tippit, who faces a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, was fired after the June 1 shooting death of 18-year-old college student John Mendoza Jr....
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Goth’s not dead: How a subculture survived over 40 years in Texas
As Austin's Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth's roots and future.
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Trash fire in Southeast Houston prompts response from fire department
The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Goodyear Drive and State Highway 225, according to an active incident log posted online by the Houston Fire Department....
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Despite federal efforts to drop some children’s vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged
Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations....
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New vaccine recommendations (Aug. 11, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling on federal health officials to scale back vaccine recommendations and to split the MMR vaccine into individual shots for measles, mumps, and rubella. We get reaction from a local epidemiologist....
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Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
New bankruptcy records detail millions of dollars in assets and payments as the camp faces wrongful death lawsuits over the July 2025 flood.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3398: Jerome Hunsaker
Episode: 3398 In which a remarkable engineer, Jerome Hunsaker, begins a career that will help to define American air power. Today, an engineer and an airplane....
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'We have paid our rent': Pregnant woman's husband says apartment management changed locks without warning
What started as a power outage at a North Harris County apartment complex spiraled into something far more alarming, a Harris County deputy was shocked while checking a breaker box, and an expecting couple was locked out of their own apartment without notice.KPRC 2 News reporter....
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Jury awards Watson Grinding explosion survivors more than $61 million in latest verdict against 3M
A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster....
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Parents charged with child abandonment after leaving 3 kids in home with trash, bugs, feces: Records
Two parents are facing child abandonment charges after the Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said their three children were left inside their home with disgusting living conditions....
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Suspects posing as utility workers steal cash, jewelry from Harris County home
Investigators are looking for two men who posed as utility workers to gain access and steal from a northwest Harris County home. The incident occurred on the evening of July 23 in the 5300 block of Spanish Oak Drive. The suspects told the homeowner they were responding to a......
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Houston TIRZ combatting abandoned buildings receives half-million-dollar federal grant
The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority received a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess "brownfield sites" — properties where lingering hazardous materials can make it difficult to redevelop a neighborhood....
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League City voters could decide the fate of flock cameras in the city
The cameras are meant to help police departments locate and arrest suspects involved in crime, however, residents around Harris and Galveston counties have expressed privacy concerns, especially in light of a Pasadena police sergeant resigning after allegedly using Flock cameras....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 10, 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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Hello Houston (August 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss Rice University’s expanded financial aid program, talk with extreme weather and disaster scientist “Hurricane Hal,” break down new changes at Houston ISD for the 2026 – 27 school year, and more....
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Texas retailers impacted by new jalapeño recall amid salmonella scare
The recall includes branded and unbranded ready-made guacamole, pico de gallo and salsas sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
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Garden Oaks Theater needs to raise $5 million to avoid demolition. It’s an uphill battle for advocates
When Arthouse Theater intervened in the destruction of the theater, they agreed to raise $7.1 million in the matter of months to buy the theater outright. Now, with just weeks left before a final deadline, it’s not clear they’ll have success....
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Houston's top dog: The most popular breeds across the city
Houston Public Media obtained the city’s animal registration data. See which dogs are the most popular in your neighborhood.
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Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.
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Harris County deputy shocked while checking breaker box at apartment complex dealing with no power
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage.The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive.Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a......
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James Talarico leans into populist message in Pasadena, attacking Ken Paxton and 'billionaire megadonors'
State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week....
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Texas Standard for Aug. 10, 2026: Critics question Houston ISD gains under state takeover
Supporters of the state takeover of Houston ISD point to improved accountability ratings and student outcomes. But new reporting raises questions about whether some of those gains came at the expense of students placed in coursework below their academic level....
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Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
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Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.
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Teen passenger shot in Houston on I-45 near Airtex
A teen was taken to the hospital after he was shot in a pickup truck on I-45 in north Houston on Sunday night, police say.
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Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the first day of school at HISD and other education developments, including how changes in special education at the district might affect parents and students....
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Spring ISD students to receive free breakfast and lunch during 2026-27 school year
All students in Spring Independent School District will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year, the district announced.Spring ISD is part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.....
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Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Flock Safety says its cameras help solve crimes. But there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement.
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15-year-old charged with shooting woman in Atascocita after argument
A 15-year-old boy is accused of shooting a woman after an argument Monday morning in Humble, according to Precinct 4 Constables.Investigators said the incident began around 2:15 a.m. in the 3700 block of Liles Lane when the teen and two women got into an argument with another......
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3397: Magazine
Episode: 3397 In which old magazines returns us to a time when our reading was not limited by what we chose to read. Today, what is a magazine?
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Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat.The pickup did not go into the building but there....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1614: Advice for Living, 1836
Episode: 1614 Advice on how live our lives from 1836. Today, we learn how to live our lives — in 1836.
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Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school....
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Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police.The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County......
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Man appears in court, charged with hitting toddler multiple times in Harris County
29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1613: Faraday and Magnetism
Episode: 1613 In which Michael Faraday helps us to parse the word, Genius. Today, we watch genius at work.
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Spring ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students for 2026-27 school year
Spring Independent School District announced that all students will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost every school day during the 2026-2027 school year.The district said it will continue operating the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch......
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Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station.Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County......
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Toddler fighting for her life after allegedly being struck multiple times by mom's boyfriend: HCSO
A 2-year-old girl is critically hurt in the hospital after allegedly sustaining life-threatening injuries at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Harris County crime: Man arrested, charged with allegedly striking toddler multiple times
A man has been charged following an investigation after a couple arrived at a gas station and sought help from authorities for an unresponsive 2-year-old toddler....
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Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike
At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000....
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Man in custody after road rage shooting near Houston’s Northwest Freeway
A heavy law enforcement response was reported Thursday evening near Cypress Mill Place Boulevard and the Northwest Freeway after deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office received reports of a road rage shooting.Deputies said the incident happened in the 27000 block of the......
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One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death, investigations continue as ICE rolls out body cameras
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood, multiple investigations remain underway. ICE has announced agents will begin wearing body cameras, Harris County has approved $2.5 million to support an......
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Harris County crime: Driver in custody following shooting during road rage incident
One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said.
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Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments, keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary......
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Longtime Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert dies at age 84
Robert E. “Bob” Hebert first assumed office in 2003 and served for 15 years. He’s being remembered for his years of service, leadership and generosity to the Fort Bend County community....