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Suspect wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting girl, Precinct 4 says
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 alleges Alex Donaldo Gonzalez Aleman provided alcohol to a female minor before sexually assaulting her.
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Sam Houston Tollway reopens in SW Harris County after deadly crash
The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of the tollway near I-59
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Fatal crash on South Beltway 8 shuts down westbound toll lanes
A fatal crash has closed the westbound main lanes of south Beltway 8 near I-59, after West Airport Boulevard, according to the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office.Houston TranStar reported the incident as a heavy-truck crash at 8:03 a.m. Motorists should expect severe......
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Dad and son found dead after stabbing turns to barricade, then fire at N. Houston apartment: HPD
Two men are dead, and another was stabbed after a barricade situation led to a fire in north Houston on Friday evening, according to the Houston Police Department....
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Deputies seek Houston man accused of giving alcohol to minor before alleged sexual assault
Authorities are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile girl in February, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies responded to a report near the 13800 block of Ella Boulevard on Feb. 10. Investigators with the constable’s......
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Across the Houston region, families, first responders and veterans remember 9/11
The city of Houston held a remembrance event for a Houstonian who died in the attacks. Miles away, at the historic Fort Bend County courthouse, a miliary veteran reflected on "those lives lost and sacrifices made.”...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 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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Hello Houston (September 11, 2026)
Today: We observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11, talk with former FBI agent Christopher Combs, who shares what he witnessed that day, learn about the Houston National Day of Service event taking place at Houston National Cemetery, and more....
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Woman dies after being hit by car near Houston’s Texas Medical Center
A 72-year-old woman died Friday after being hit by a vehicle near the Texas Medical Center, and the case will be presented to a Harris County grand jury, according to Houston police.The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of Fannin Street. Police said the woman was....
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Showers and storms firing off from Houston to Liberty County
Friday’s Forecast:Houston is missing the brunt of scattered showers and storms Friday afternoon. Radar is showing pop up showers and thunderstorms across Liberty, Fort Bend and Eastern Harris County. Tropical moisture is continues to move in from the Gulf and this consistent......
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Houston-area graduations are moving away from Reliant Stadium
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena.The Harris County Sports & Convention....
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Trump's $5,000 promise and FCC pressures Kimmel over Talarico interview: 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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25 years later, a Houston firefighter remembers the brother he lost on 9/11
Kevin Maynard’s twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. Source...
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Texas Standard for Sept. 11, 2026: Remembering a Houston family’s loss 25 years after 9/11
25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, families across the country continue to remember loved ones lost that day. The victims included people with ties to Texas, and the anniversary offers a chance to revisit the lives behind the numbers.......
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Memories of 9/11 (Sept. 11, 2026)
On Friday's show: We look back at the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later as we hear from Houstonians who were in New York and elsewhere, along with others sharing their memories of that day....
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Houston crash: 3 people injured following crash involving EMS ambulance
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
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University of Houston investigating 'concerning' video with faculty member, talk of child sexual exploitation
A UH spokesperson said the university and the UH police department are aware of a video in which an adjunct faculty member is accused of purchasing child abuse materials....
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Harris County paid Flock $1.3M since 2023, Hidalgo has questions
13 Investigates found Harris County has paid Flock $1.3 million since 2023, but the elected officials who approved the contract still have questions.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 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 (September 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss what can be done to help make school travel safer for students, look at new data showing misdemeanor marijuana arrests soaring for “HPM in Focus,” and hear a conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves. Plus, "Current Obsessions."...
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Rocket propulsion company Venus Aerospace opens new test site at Houston Spaceport
Venus, a Houston-based startup, successfully tested a rotating detonation rocket engine in 2024, calling it a major advance in rocket technology. The new testing facility was completed with a $4 million grant from the state government....
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged mail fraud scheme
Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
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After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
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Houston housing affordability improves, with lower-priced options taking shape north of the city
Contributed article: What Greater Houston’s latest housing figures and Alta Homes’ Conroe, Willis and Montgomery-area listings mean for buyers.
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Italian court still not ready to extradite Lee Gilley over possible punishment concerns
After a hearing Monday in Italy, the Italian court considering whether to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley is still not satisfied with information it has received from the U.S. government and Harris County prosecutors about the punishment Gilley faces if....
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Westfield HS staff member placed on administrative after off-campus conduct allegations: Spring ISD
A Westfield High School staff member has been placed on administrative leave after allegations of off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD.
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Harris County public defender charged for allegedly hitting ex-boyfriend with hammer
A lawyer with the Harris County Public Defender's Office was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a home, hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer, and biting him....
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2 Helps You: Nearly $11,000 spent on furniture with biggest piece not fitting as promised to local 76-year-old
A 76-year-old West Harris County woman says she was left frustrated after a nearly $11,000 furniture purchase from La-Z-Boy did not fit in her living room the way she was told it would.Bobbie Leas purchased the furniture from the La-Z-Boy location off the Katy Freeway in......
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Harris County approves $20-an-hour living wage for 222 Harris Center employees
Harris County is extending its $20-an-hour living wage standard to 222 employees at the Harris Center who provide mental health and disability services to residents across the region.Commissioners Court approved the wage increase Tuesday.The Harris Center employees are not......
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Firefighters rescue two puppies trapped under a sidewalk
Firefighters with the Little York Fire Department responded to a sidewalk near Heritage Elementary School after reports that a puppy was stuck underground.Crews quickly rescued the puppy, but then discovered additional puppies under the sidewalk. Two officers with Harris County.....
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Could someone steal your home without you knowing? Harris County warns of deed fraud schemes
A home can represent decades of work. It can provide stability, hold a family’s memories and become something parents and grandparents hope to pass down.For Keata Wade’s family, that home sits on Teton Street. Her grandmother bought it intending for it to remain in the family.......
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Houston man gets 10 years after puppy was hung by neck in animal cruelty case
A Houston man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty in a case involving an emaciated puppy that was hung by its neck, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1.Carrick Green, 44, was arrested in 2025 after deputies said he hung......
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Spring ISD staff member placed on leave after alleged off-campus conduct
A Westfield High School staff member has been removed from campus and placed on administrative leave following allegations involving off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD.The district said it recently received information about the alleged conduct and took action to remove....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 9, 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 (September 9, 2026)
Today: We discuss how President Trump’s pick to lead the FDA could impact women’s health, talk with three-time Olympian and gold medalist Dominique Dawes, and learn about the upcoming Việt Cultural Fest. Plus, we debut “On the Marquee.”...
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Harris County Attorney’s office files lawsuits accusing multiple people of deed fraud
Across the two lawsuits, the nine defendants are accused of fraudulently stealing at least 10 properties. Kamin accused the defendants of forging paperwork to acquire property deeds....
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Two Houston-area communities suspend Flock camera use over privacy concerns
The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network.
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New 'SNL' season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosalía
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month, with future guests including Inde Navarrette, Gracie Abrams and Katseye.Brunson, who helped the Knicks become champions this summer for......
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Klein Oak FFA junior balances school, early mornings and show heifer on road to Houston Rodeo
We first met Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks after he won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble and began raising his first show heifer.Now, with the school year back in session, Marks is juggling early mornings, classes, FFA responsibilities, and......
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Harris County commissioners advance 7.6% property tax hike in 2027
They will still need to finalize a proposed $3.1 billion budget and take a final vote on the tax rate next week before the county's next fiscal year begins Oct. 1....
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Three suspects arrested in string of aggravated robberies across Houston region
Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area....
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1 dead after crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person is dead after a crash early Wednesday morning on the East Freeway in Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The crash was reported around 12:24 a.m. Sept. 9 on the eastbound lanes of the East Freeway, east of Monmouth.According to HCSO Watch Command,....
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Harris County Magistrate sets low bond for 25-year-old man charged in disturbing stalking case
Despite having no criminal history, Eriberto Sandoval was released after posting $300 on a $3,000 bond, even though prosecutors requested a $50,000 bond over allegations he repeatedly contacted and threatened his ex-girlfriend....
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Family hopes to get home back after Harris County sues over alleged deed theft scheme
More than a dozen families are seeking to regain ownership of their homes as Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin pursues two lawsuits alleging a widespread deed fraud scheme involving multiple properties across the county....
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Harris County commissioners advance proposed property tax increase; final vote set for Sept. 17
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 to advance higher property tax rates. See the proposed rates, estimated cost and final vote date.
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Harris County commissioners advance proposed property tax rate increase
Harris County commissioners have tentatively approved a proposed property tax rate increase as part of the county’s budget process, with another vote and public hearing scheduled for September 17.The proposed rate represents an increase of 9.6% and is capped at 41.75 cents per......
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Harris County officials vote to proceed with major tax-rate increase
On Tuesday, commissioners voted to move forward with a proposed 7.6% increase for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Grand jury to review fatal shooting at Memorial Hermann hospital ER
A Harris County grand jury will decide whether a Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital security guard faces charges in the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man inside the emergency room over the weekend.RELATED: Man shot by hospital security officer after pulling knife at......
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Family questions courthouse ties ahead of civil trial involving Montgomery County commissioner
A Montgomery County mother says she fears political and professional relationships inside the county courthouse could prevent her family from receiving a fair trial in a lawsuit involving Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray.The lawsuit stems from an October 2024 altercation......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 8, 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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297 DWI arrests reported across Harris County over Labor Day weekend
Houston-area law enforcement agencies reported nearly 300 arrests for suspected drunk driving over the Labor Day weekend as deputies and officers increased patrols across Harris County.In total, 297 motorists were charged with drunk-driving offenses during the three-day holiday.....
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Hello Houston (September 8, 2026)
Today: We discuss a new report that finds renting a starter home is cheaper than buying, break down Meta’s landmark settlement over claims of social media addiction, and talk with pianist Timo Andres. Plus, we debut “Five Simple Questions.”...
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UH, Rice professors receive nearly $3M grant from Department of Energy to build better magnets with AI
The Trump Administration has emphasized a push to invest in rare Earth magnets domestically, rather than rely on foreign territories like China that mine such materials. Researchers at the University of Houston are using a federal grant to create a stronger magnet with feasible.....
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Knife-wielding patient shot, killed by security guard at Memorial City hospital, Houston police say
According to Houston police, the deadly shooting at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury.
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Harris County commissioners decline $40,000 pay raise for embattled county treasurer
Last month, a publicly-led Harris County committee established to field elected officials’ salary complaints voted to recommend the raise for Wyatt -- about $126,000 less than the raise she originally requested....
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Houston man charged with murder after mother’s body found in duffel bag
Malik is currently being held in the Harris County Jail under a $500,000 bond, according to Harris County jail records.
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Harris County commissioners discuss proposed budget, property tax increase
Harris County commissioners are set to discuss the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and a possible property tax increase Tuesday morning.
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Houston native Regan Hutsell crowned 99th Miss America
Hutsell is the first Texan to win the Miss America crown in more than 50 years, after Shirley Cothran was crowned in 1975, according to People Magazine....
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Texperts: Judicial Sanctions
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, breaks down how the state of Texas disciplines its judges and how Texans can hold them accountable....