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Investigation underway after shots fired in north Houston, HPD says
An investigation is underway after shots were fired in north Houston on Monday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Father killed, 3 injured after dispute at northeast Harris County softball game
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
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6 tickets written in 2 days after mother records drivers ignoring school bus stop, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
A Cypress mother of three is getting results, as the Harris County Sheriff's Office says it issued six tickets in two days after she recorded drivers ignoring a bus stop....
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Harris County shatters early voting record on Day 1 with at least 104,000 ballots cast
Harris County shattered its early voting record on Day 1, with 104,734 ballots cast by 8 p.m. — blowing past the previous record of 63,000 votes set during the 2018 midterm elections. The milestone was confirmed by the Harris County Clerk’s Office.Lines stretched out the door at....
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Harris County leaders unsure if flood project extension is enough or it could lose millions
Harris County officials say they are unsure whether a one-year extension is enough time to finish 11 flood control projects worth more than $300 million in grant money....
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Father of three killed after softball game: Family seeks answers as sheriff urges an end to deadly conflicts
An argument during a Sunday night softball game escalated into a physical fight and a shooting, leaving a father of three dead and three other adults wounded, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Jarmon Mattix, 36, died in the parking lot of Fall Creek Sports Complex.....
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Early voting: Harris County judge candidates split on property taxes and safety
What would the next Harris County judge do about your property taxes, public safety, and unfinished flood projects? And how would those campaign promises become decisions? ENOUGH put those questions to Democrat Letitia Plummer and Republican Orlando Sanchez in separate......
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Texas law allows for some county officials to be removed from office if they get drunk
A rarely used Texas law makes it grounds for removal if certain county officials get intoxicated, even on their own time, and a Harris County citizen is now using it to try to remove the county treasurer....
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Dozens of shots fired before law enforcement arrive to serve warrant in North Houston
Federal and local law enforcement agencies were at a home on Houston’s north side to serve a warrant Monday.The home is located in the 13000 block of Ella View Lane.Both agents from FBI - Houston and officers with the Houston Police Department responded to the scene.Witnesses......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 19, 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 (October 19, 2026)
Today: We break down this year’s race for Texas Railroad Commissioner, learn about a new program aimed at addressing domestic violence, and discuss the importance of workplace inclusion. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
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Meet the 6 candidates vying for Fort Bend County's top seats
Six candidates are competing for three key county leadership seats in races that could shape the future of the diverse, largely suburban and growing county outside of Houston....
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Italian court will not extradite Lee Gilley to Harris County for capital murder charge, attorney says
While the Italian court said it would not extradite Gilley for capital murder, if would extradite him if his charge was reduced to murder.
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Early voting begins in Harris County for November 2026 elections
Early voting begins Monday in Harris County for the Nov. 3, 2026, general and special elections.Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is scheduled to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Monday at Harris County Election Headquarters to mark the start of early voting and share......
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Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on US Senate race in Texas
Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico. Source...
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Texas Standard for Oct. 19, 2026: Affordability leads concerns as Texas early voting begins
As early voting begins across Texas, affordability is among the issues resonating with voters across the political spectrum. Houston Public Media surveyed listeners about the concerns shaping their decisions, including those influencing the U.S. Senate race between Republican......
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200 supporters rally for Hinojosa as Abbott is expected to campaign in Houston-area this week
Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa rallies with supporters the day before the state of early voting. The race has tightened in recent weeks. Governor Greg Abbott is also expected to spend time in southeast Texas this week....
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1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting after softball game near sports complex in northeast Harris County: HCSO
Deputies said two groups of people were playing softball when a fight broke out and continued into the parking lot, and that's when shots were fired.
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Italian court partially grants extradition for Harris County capital murder defendant Lee Gilley
The Court of Appeal in Turin, Italy, has partially granted the United States government’s request to extradite Harris County capital murder defendant Lee Gilley, according to a copy of the Italian court order reviewed and translated by KPRC 2 News.However, the court has only......
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1 dead, 3 injured in shooting after softball game in northeast Harris County
A disturbance after a softball game turned deadly in northeast Harris County when shots were fired in a parking lot, leaving one person dead and sending three others to the hospital....
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6 people escape north Houston house fire; 2 dogs rescued
Six people escaped a house fire in north Houston Sunday night, and firefighters rescued two dogs from the home, according to the Houston Fire Department.The fire was reported around 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at a single-family home in the 3500 block of Fulton Street, near Edison Street.HFD....
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ICE incident under scrutiny (Oct. 19, 2026)
On Monday's show: When ICE agents ran into a man with a vehicle in Houston, the man they were targeting had actually been dead for several years, according to the man's family. We discuss that development in this latest incident involving ICE under scrutiny....
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Where to vote early in Harris County for 2026 midterm election
Voters in Harris County can cast ballots at any polling location within their jurisdiction, regardless of where they live.
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Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico....
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Witnesses say racial slur sparked Humble softball-game shooting that left father of 3 dead, wife and mother injured
One man is dead, and three other people -- including his wife and mother -- were injured in a shooting after a disturbance involving two groups playing softball in northeast Harris County Sunday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Witnesses are telling KPRC 2.....
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Crews called for possible underground explosion, potential gas leak in NW Harris County
Locals are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
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Two men arrested in Harris County online sting targeting child predators
Two men have been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following a joint undercover sting targeting child predators in north Harris County, law enforcement officials announced....
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Woman detained after shooting two men during altercation at Cypress Station apartment complex, deputies say
A verbal dispute between residents at a Houston apartment complex escalated into a shooting Saturday evening, leaving two men wounded, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Harris County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting call at The Park at Cumberland......
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2 hospitalized, woman detained after shooting in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Two men were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in northwest Harris County, according to investigators.
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Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since '02, No. 2 BYU's ranking best since '84 title season
Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games.The wildest and wackiest week of the......
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2 hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Harris County: deputies
Two men were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Harris County on Saturday night, according to deputies.
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Toddler hit by vehicle at northwest Harris County apartment complex
Officials say the toddler is at a hospital and the driver stayed with authorities at the scene.
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2 people shot on Aldine Bender Road, suspect on the run, HCSO says
Two people were shot Saturday around noon in the 5600 block of Aldine Bender Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Both victims were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, HCSO said.The male suspect fled the scene and......
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2 shot, no suspect in custody after shooting in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
An investigation is underway after officials said two people were shot in northeast Harris County, with no one detained at this time.
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Harris County fire marshals investigate fire at cleaning supply warehouse
Harris County fire marshals are investigating a two-alarm warehouse fire that happened Friday night in Houston.
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Harris County has 46 data centers and limited power to regulate them. Here’s what could change
Harris County has 46 data centers, with at least six more in development. But as these facilities continue to expand, county leaders say they have limited power to regulate where they are built and how they affect nearby communities.During an Oct. 15 news conference, Harris......
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3 charged after luring man to north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, HPD says
Three people were charged after luring a man to a north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, the Houston Police Department said.
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Cold front brings fall temperatures, wind advisory to Houston region
This weekend is expected to bring the area’s coldest temperatures since May.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 16, 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 (October 16, 2026)
Today: We learn about the Houston Chronicle’s endorsement process, reflect on the MTV era with former VJs Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman, and talk with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare. Plus, TT On The Mic joins this week’s “Tessa Takes On.”...
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Harris County DA says witness to ICE auto-pedestrian incident has been relocated by ICE
A DHS spokesperson said the incident is under an active internal investigation, and the ICE agent has been suspended.
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Houston officials tap former Trump aides for homelessness policy consulting
Whitmire, a Democrat, has leaned on Republicans in Austin and D.C. to secure funding for the city.
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‘It’s open to the public’: Deputy constable who entered Woodlands garage is cleared of civil rights wrongdoing
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy constable caught on camera entering a family’s garage without permission or a warrant in August will not be held accountable for violating any Fourth Amendment rights, the constable’s office confirmed Friday.“There you are!,” he exclaimed.....
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Austin man accused of soliciting Houston teen for sex, inviting her family to Trump rally
An Austin man who recently moved to Texas from Florida was arrested Thursday night for allegedly soliciting sex from a 15-year-old Harris County girl.Hunter Kufta, 32, is charged with online solicitation of a minor. Austin police assisted in his arrest.Kufta allegedly repeatedly....
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Austin man allegedly told Houston teen he wanted to get her pregnant, invited her to Trump rally
An Austin man has been booked into Harris County jail after being arrested on felony charges for attempting to sleep with 15-year-old Houston teen, including wanting to bring her to a President Trump rally and get her pregnant....
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Man's body found on NE Harris County roadway after apparent hit-and-run, HCSO says
A man was found dead on a northeast Harris County roadway after an apparent hit-and-run early Friday morning.
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Execution livestream cancelled: 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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HCSO investigating body found in grass along Beaumont Highway in northeast Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the grass along Beaumont Highway early Friday morning.HCSO watch command confirmed a body was located next to the 14300 block of Beaumont Highway shortly before 6 a.m. on Oct. 16.Driver dies after......
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Body reported in grassy area near Sheldon, Harris County officials investigate
Harris County authorities are investigating reports of a body found near Sheldon, northeast of Houston.
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Flock camera oversight (Oct. 16, 2026)
On Friday's show: A report found gaps in oversight of Flock cameras in Harris County. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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18-year-old known for leadership roles with FFA in Porter area dies in car crash
This past Sunday, Hunter Cash Jeter died on Highway 99 in Cypress. It remains under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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Harris County commissioners say they won't take down Flock cameras, urge for more transparency
Harris County commissioners passed 3-2 vote to form a committee to look at the cameras and develop policies and procedures.
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Harris Co. has 193 fewer Election Day poll sites for 2026 midterms compared to 2022: ABC News data
An ABC News analysis found Harris County will have 193 fewer Election Day polling locations for the 2026 midterms compared to 2022.
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Most Harris County Flock cameras stay on as county works to figure out who can see your data
Hundreds of license plate cameras are scanning vehicles across Harris County, recording where you go, when you were there and potentially sharing that information with outside agencies, including federal immigration authorities.For months, county leaders have struggled to answer....
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HCSO to conduct active shooter training Thursday night in the Wallisville area
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office plans to conduct an active shooter response training exercise on Thursday night around 10 p.m.HCSO’s Special Enforcement Bureau Tactical Division will be at Wildcat Electrical Supply on Wallisville Road.“We train for the unexpected so we’re......
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Harris County commissioners delay action on Flock cameras after report raises questions about use
Commissioners voted to create a working group to discuss amendments to the county's automated license plate reader contracts. The group will produce suggestions by February 2027....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 15, 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 (October 15, 2026)
Today: We unpack Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, discuss the decline in HPD’s cite-and-release program, and break down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s investigation into pediatricians over childhood vaccines....
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Harris County has 46 data centers and almost no power to regulate them
Harris County officials are pushing for greater local control over data center development, citing concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, air quality and neighborhood safety as the industry expands across Texas.County Attorney Abbie Kamin joined Commissioners......
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Harris County constable deputy injured in wrong-way incident; woman charged
Officials say the suspect pinned the deputy between her vehicle and his patrol car.