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The Harris County Clerk’s Office on Thursday night changed advertising settings on online get-out-the-vote ads after the Texas Attorney General’s Office sued over settings they described as “racially discriminatory” in targeting certain voters.Both the Attorney General’s Office.....
government
An owner received a security camera alert and arrived at the property, scaring the person away toward nearby apartments before more equipment was targeted....
weather
Historic weather data from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration shows the city’s average fall temperatures have increased by about 4.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970....
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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
Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office....
safety
Two women were arrested after deputies investigating a hit-and-run in Harris County reviewed Tesla surveillance footage and found inconsistencies in the women’s account of an alleged armed robbery, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.Deputies responded Oct. 24 to the......
government
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has filed a lawsuit Thursday against Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth’s office and her director of communication over accusations of selectively targeting its “Get Out the Vote” style ads to certain racial and ethnic groups while......
safety
Details regarding the allegations against Cowley were not immediately available given the nature of the charge.
News
Today: We investigate the mysterious transgender advocacy pamphlets and texts that were sent across Texas, discuss a controversial campaign ad in Fort Bend County, and learn about a mobile health unit designed to provide care to women in rural communities....
government
With Harris County leading the nation with one of the longest ballots this election cycle, the amount of information out there on the issues and the candidates can be overwhelming. The League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH) has been distributing its Harris County Voter Guide,.....
traffic
Houston space suit designer Ted Southern talks about his previous life creating costumes for Broadway and celebrites in New York City.
News
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.
safety
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of trying to use a unauthorized stolen credit card.On October 19, the victim called the Constable’s office to report the stolen card. It happened at a shopping center along......
government
A resident who hasn't received direct mail for nearly six months says she feels stuck in the middle of whoever is responsible for repairing her community's mailbox....
safety
FBI Houston says the man suspected of robbing a PNC Bank in Cypress last week has been arrested.Samuel Everrett Williams was taken into custody by FBI Houston’s Violent Crime Task Force, the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, and deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s......
safety
An 81-year-old Harris County widow who said she paid a repairman hundreds of dollars to fix her furniture and never got it back is closer to getting answers after the man who originally picked up her furniture was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft.RELATED: 2 Helps You:....
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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 discuss the alleged conservative takeover of the University of Texas, learn how University of Houston researchers are fighting antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and talk with the actor playing Dracula in “Drunk Dracula.” Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
business
The tax abatement program is intended to spur economic development. The new requirements improve benefits for workers. The city has approved 20 tax breaks, including for Chevron, Kroger, Memorial Hermann, Halliburton and UPS....
government
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said his office will continue defending A.J. Armstrong’s conviction after a judge denied his request for a fourth trial in the 2016 murders of his parents.Judge Kelli Johnson issued the ruling Wednesday, Oct. 28, finding that a......
safety
The Houston Police Department says the man pictured below is wanted in a robbery that happened back in August.Investigators say a fast food restaurant was robbed around 9:45 a.m. on Monday, August 17.It happened on Jensen Drive near Tidwell Road in north Houston.Police say a man....
government
The cost of living. Public schools. Health care. For the Harris County voters KPRC 2 spoke with, there’s no single reason to show up at the polls this election.But they’re casting ballots early at a faster pace than they did during the last midterm.More than 700,000 Harris......
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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 receive an update on the current state of the U.S. economy, discuss transparency over the use of Flock cameras, and learn about how humanitarian aid organizations are navigating current world crises. Plus, this week’s “Five Simple Questions.”...
government
Garcia said the new initiative is funded by $1.5 million appropriated by the Harris County Commissioners Court earlier this year.
government
A grandmother and granddaughter were injured after a dog attack in a north Harris County neighborhood.
government
Deputies said the woman is in custody after allegedly stabbing the man three times with a knife inside the restaurant off FM 1960.
government
Judge Kelli Johnson is reviewing emails between prosecutors as Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong’s attorneys continue their effort to challenge his 2023 conviction for the murders of his parents.The hearing is taking place Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Harris County. Armstrong’s appeals attorneys....
government
Harris County voters are heading to the polls in strong numbers, putting the county on track to surpass early voting turnout from the 2022 midterm election.But a closer look at who’s casting ballots reveals an important trend — most are people who have voted before.With early......
safety
A Harris County detention officer is on administrative leave for allegedly driving drunk, crashing into a homeowner's fence, and leaving the scene on Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
News
On Tuesday's show: We discuss voters' attitudes on data center expansion and AI. We also consider tipping culture in Houston.
government
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced Monday that training has started for 24-hour ankle monitor surveillance. This comes amid two high-profile cases where suspects from the county reportedly cut off their ankle monitors....
safety
An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed in Atascocita on Monday evening, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
safety
Deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office have detained a woman after a man was stabbed multiple times in Atascocita Monday evening.It happened in the 5300 block of FM 1960 E. at the Baan Thai Cuisine restaurant.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it....
government
Harris County is spending $1.5 million to add 15 new positions to its pre-trial services monitoring program, so ankle monitor alerts are answered around the clock....
government
More Texans are registered to vote than ever before, and Harris County voters are already turning out in record numbers ahead of the Nov. 3 election. More than 19 million Texans are registered to vote, a new state record, according to the Texas Secretary of State. Harris County.....
safety
Taft Police Officer Daniel Trujillo was pronounced dead in his apartment along the Katy Freeway on Friday.
government
The crew found the remains along Beltway on Saturday afternoon.
government
Harris County officials announced big changes to the county’s electronic ankle monitoring program, moving it to round-the-clock operations and strengthening protections for survivors of domestic violence.Commissioner Adrian Garcia of Precinct 2 spearheaded the effort, securing......
government
The November election will reach well beyond the races at the top of the ballot. Across Greater Houston, voters will choose county officials, judges, city leaders, school trustees and district board members. Depending on where they live, they may also decide questions about......
News
Jeffries spoke alongside Houston-area U.S. Reps. Sylvia Garcia and Christian Menefee. The three met with Service Employees International Union members to discuss how immigration enforcement under President Trump is affecting Houston’s workforce....
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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
Today: We discuss why thousands of Texas homeowners might be missing out on property tax savings, learn about the new play, “Shadow of Nuremberg,” hear the latest episode of “Texperts” featuring former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, and more....
News
Riders across much of the 610-Loop can hail Robotaxis, though a portion of the northeast Loop falls outside of the Space City-themed service area.
News
At a Deer Park High School football game outside Houston, voters grapple with rising costs, immigration and shifting political loyalties as Democrats mount competitive challenges in two of Texas’ highest-profile races. Source...
government
Find Harris County early voting locations near you for the 2026 Texas midterm election. Check the map for polling hours and live wait times ahead of the election....
government
Harris County has broken early voting records, with more than 624,000 people casting ballots either in person or by mail during the first week of early voting, according to the elections office....
government
Despite all the buzz around early voting records, Texas' impending blue wave and whatever the latest poll says, data from previous years show that, in the end, nobody really knows who will win hotly contested races....
safety
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies are investigating a shooting on Sunday afternoon along Deer Timbers Trail near Timber Forest Drive.Investigators say the man was taken to a local hospital after getting shot in the chest.A heavy police presence remains in the area.......
traffic
Episode: 1647 In which we study traffic problems in Houston, TX, in 1924. Today, Houston's traffic in 1924.
government
Harris County voters broke records in the first week of early voting, with more than half a million people casting ballots since the polls opened Monday. No midterm in county records since 1998 has started faster....
News
BARC says some of the dogs that were rescued after being found abandoned in a North Houston neighborhood met potential adopters Saturday.The dogs were just some of the estimated 30-40 dogs found abandoned near Shady Lane and Bantum Street at about 10 p.m. Tuesday.“Today, some of....
government
This Week in Texas, early voting is underway. We break down the races at the top of the ballot as Texans head to the polls.
safety
A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting at a Houston property being rented for a party, police said.Officers responded around 1 a.m. Saturday to a report of an assault in progress in the 3100 block of Baer Street. Precinct 6 deputy constables were already at the......
government
Harris County is seeing record early voting turnout this midterm cycle, and a Cypress community center has overtaken a longtime downtown favorite as the busiest polling location....
government
A woman is going viral on social media after she shared how she nearly fell victim to a jury duty scam in Harris County.
safety
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said two men were arrested and charged in separate operations targeting online solicitation of minors.
government
Harris County has cancelled nearly 8,000 voter registrations this year for a reason the state lists simply as "investigation," about three times as many as during the same months last year, according to an ABC13 analysis of state records....
safety
Investigators say a man robbed a PNC Bank in Cypress of an undisclosed amount of cash Friday.The bank is located at 14213 Cypress Rose Hill Road.According to Detective Ryan Hilz with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 2 p.m. when a man, described as a white......
