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Grandfather charged in fatal T.C. Jester crash that killed 9-year-old grandson
A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 26, 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 26, 2026)
Today: We discuss major tech companies bringing their businesses to the Houston area, learn about the all-women fishing group Reel Girls HTX, break down the charges against former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit, and more....
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Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy temporarily reassigned after alleged ICE coordination
Joceline Penaloza Magana was allegedly detained by a sheriff's office deputy last week when her vehicle partially blocked an intersection at Westheimer Rd. and State Highway 6....
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U.S. Attorney on potentially prosecuting Houston ICE shooting: ‘We’ll follow the law … But I back the blue’
In an all-encompassing interview, the new U.S Attorney for the Southern District of Texas said his office will follow the law when deciding whether or not to prosecute — including whether or not the ICE agent who pulled the trigger has qualified immunity....
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Harris County to launch new tool to protect property owners from deed fraud
When activated, property owners can enroll to receive an alert whenever a document is recorded under their registered name.
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Houston to confirm ‘no intention’ to annex Woodlands under $50 million agreement
The Woodlands Township would pay the city of Houston $50 million over the next three years to forestall the prospect of annexation.
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Who is Aaron Reitz? The federal ‘MAGA attorney’ overseeing 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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Alleged drunk driver killed after crashing into USPS 18-wheeler on West Sam Houston Tollway: Pct. 5
A deadly crash involving an alleged drunk driver shut down part of the West Sam Houston Tollway on Tuesday night, the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office said....
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The week in politics (Aug. 26, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And We learn how the concept of cohousing works by visiting a new, a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End....
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Driver killed after crashing into USPS truck on west Sam Houston Parkway
A driver was killed after crashing into the back of a USPS truck late Tuesday night in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.The crash happened around 10:10 p.m. Aug. 25 near 10001 West Sam Houston Parkway North, in front of Grace......
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Criminal cases resolved within 30 days increasing in Harris County
13 Investigates looks into why more Harris County criminal cases are being resolved within 30 days of the alleged offense.
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31-year-old career criminal granted bond for violent crime even though she's wanted in 3 states
Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge....
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Nine years after Harvey: Is Houston safer from flooding?
Nine years after Hurricane Harvey turned streets into rivers and flooded neighborhoods across the Houston area, Harris County has more flood-control infrastructure in place. But is the region ready for another storm of that magnitude?The answer depends on where you live — and......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 25, 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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Harris County Clerk first elected official to reject $305,000 salary from commissioners court
Hudspeth told Houston Public Media Tuesday that she does not plan to file a salary grievance after rejecting the boosted salary.
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Hello Houston (August 25, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles about the new school year, learn how the non-profit AVDA is tackling the issue of domestic abuse, preview a new documentary about storm chaser Reed Timmer, and more....
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2 hospitalized in major crash on US 90 in NE Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said a driver and his passenger were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 90 on Tuesday.
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Erick Lopez, deported to Honduras after HPD traffic stop, misses the ‘freedom’ of his life in Houston
Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting....
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Second witness to fatal Houston ICE shooting released from federal custody
Daniel Tirado Pantoja was officially released from ICE detention Wednesday morning, according to his legal team. The U.S. Attorney’s office is expected to appeal that decision....
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Driver killed in fiery, single-vehicle crash on SH 99 in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said the driver became trapped after the vehicle burst into flames from the wreck.
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‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to school
A north Houston great-grandmother has spent the first weeks of school doing far more than getting her own family to class. Vicky Muse has been helping shuttle children from her apartment complex to three different Houston ISD campuses.Her great-grandchildren live at the Yale......
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Highway 90 crash: 1 person critically injured near Crosby, Life Flight called
Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
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Highway 99 crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits pillar, catches fire
Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
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1 injured in crash on US-90 in east Harris County.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are responding to a major crash at US-90 and Lindstrom Road in East Harris County.One person is critically injured, and LifeFlight has been called to the scene.Accused ringleader of $23M Houston mail theft scheme is also out on bond for......
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City funds for Beryl repair (Aug. 25, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We get details on a new city program to help homeowners whose property was damaged in the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. And we look back at historic leaders in Houston’s history and consider why some are beloved, some are controversial, and why those......
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Deadly crash on Hardy Toll Road near East Richey Road, Harris County Pct. 4 says
A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.
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Man charged with felony DWI after crash with Harris County deputy kills child passenger: Court docs
Court records state that the ongoing investigation may lead to a higher charge being filed for the alleged intoxicated driver who collided with a deputy's vehicle, killing a child passenger....
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Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
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Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse
Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras....
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Trump to headline RNC fundraiser in Houston aimed at boosting Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign
An analysis by AdImpact suggests that Paxton, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, and groups supporting both campaigns could spend roughly $440 million on the Texas Senate race, making it the second-most expensive U.S. Senate contest in history....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 24, 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 24, 2026)
Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more....
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Houston-area postal workers accused of stealing nearly $24 million in checks
In court documents, federal prosecutors allege three Houston-area mail carriers were recruited to find and steal checks they handled in their United States Postal Service duties and sell them for profit. In total, five were indicted....
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Houston-area man arrested for thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they say are thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced Monday.Alexander Bigelow, 29, has been charged in an ongoing investigation by......
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Driver hit, dies after trying to go around train crossing rails near Kuykendahl Road: HCSO
SkyEye13 spotted the car pushed several hundred feet down the road, facing the train.
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Pedestrian fatally hit on Aldine Westfield Road in north Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after the impact propelled him up in the air.
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
The victim was reportedly riding on the unimproved shoulder north of the roadway when a car failed to drive in a single lane and hit the bicyclist.
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Inflating school ratings (Aug. 24, 2026)
On Monday's show: Reporters discuss issues in education affecting Houston, including how HISD and other districts may be gaming the system to artificially inflate their state accountability grades...
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Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents......
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Woman injured, suspect detained after shooting in north Harris County, Pct. 4 says
The shooting took place on Brimwood Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to the constable's office. The woman's condition was not immediately released....
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Child killed in suspected intoxicated driver crash with Harris County Sheriff's deputy, HCSO says
The sheriff's office said the child, under 12 years old, was in the front passenger seat of the Toyota without a seatbelt when they were ejected during the crash....
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18-year-old's body found with 'severe trauma', pronounced dead, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
When they arrived, deputies said they found an unconscious man in the driver's seat of the vehicle with "severe trauma" and pronounced him dead at the scene....
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Undercover chat operation leads to arrest of man accused of soliciting minor in Harris County
A Harris County man was arrested after investigators say he used online messaging to arrange a meeting with someone he believed was a child.Maximiano Torres, 28, was charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover operation conducted by the Harris County......
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Child ejected and killed after truck collides with Harris County patrol car
A pickup truck reportedly turned in front of the patrol vehicle at an intersection, causing the two to collide.
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9-year-old dies after crash involving Harris County deputy’s vehicle in northwest Houston
A 9-year-old boy died after being ejected during a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near T.C. Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail Drive.A marked sheriff’s office vehicle......
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Buffalo Bills rally behind Ed Oliver after tragic loss in Harris County
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the tragic death of his 2-year-old son following a drowning incident in Harris County.
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This Week in Texas: Harris County Budget, Big Bend Border Changes
This Week in Texas, we talk about Harris County's budget, discuss midterms with Ted Cruz, and break down big changes at Big Bend National Park.
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1 killed in NW Houston crash early Saturday morning
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck Saturday morning.
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Fatal crash involving semi-truck, pickup closes W Mount Houston Road
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash involving a semi-truck and pickup truck in northwest Harris County.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road (249) early Saturday morning.Authorities said the driver.....
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Disability watchdog sues Klein ISD, alleging district blocked special education classroom monitoring
A federal lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Texas alleges Klein ISD unlawfully blocked independent advocates from inspecting special education classrooms to monitor for abuse and neglect....
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14-year-old hit by vehicle while riding electric scooter in N. Harris County
Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while she was riding an electric scooter Friday.It happened in the 26200 block of Kuykendahl Road in the far northern part of Harris County.RELATED: E-scooter crash raises safety......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 21, 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 21, 2026)
Today: U.S. Representative Al Green discusses his current goals and priorities, Dr. Shonnie Murrell talks about her work mentoring young people, and we learn about an organization fighting border wall construction in Big Bend National Park....
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Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew members medals of honor
The president, who is visiting the Johnson Space Center on Aug. 28, is also expected to host a Republican fundraiser in town the night before.
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Will Houston or Austin land the NHL's next team?
The league has zeroed in on Texas for expansion. Now investors are evaluating which city is the best fit for professional hockey.
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Roy Oswalt's perfect game...in a video game: 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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Two GMC trucks stolen less than an hour apart in Fort Bend County; constable shares ways to protect your vehicle
Two Fort Bend County families are dealing with the aftermath of vehicle thefts after their GMC trucks were stolen less than an hour apart last week.Fabio David Arboleda said his white 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 was his dream truck.“We spent a month and a half just looking for a very......
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Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets....
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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge
Treasurer Carla Wyatt was approved for a 30% raise that has yet to be finalized, but her job remains in limbo as Harris County commissioners have expressed interest in eliminating her role altogether....