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A teacher's aide in Klein ISD was fired and arrested after being accused of assaulting a child with special needs, according to court documents.
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Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office posted a photo of a teen's arrest in connection with a crime it later admitted he didn't commit.
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A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
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Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget....
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Wyatt, a 24-year veteran of the county, asked the nine-member salary grievance committee for a 119% pay increase Thursday to bring her salary from $139,000 to $305,000 -- about $50,000 more than she had originally requested in an official grievance filing....
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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt asked Thursday for her salary to be increased to $305,000, arguing she deserves to be paid the same as other countywide elected officials even as county leaders pursue an effort to eliminate her position.Wyatt initially filed a salary......
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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.
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Today: Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin breaks down the county’s current legal battles, we find out how a Houston high school is tackling a food desert in Sunnyside, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks discusses his recent op-ed on ICE....
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Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
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The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
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A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum....
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Harris County homeowners may qualify for a free window A/C and heat unit through Rebuilding Together Houston.
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Harris County Precinct 3 deputies have arrested a suspect after a pregnant woman was stabbed during a visit at a home in Houston’s Greenwood neighborhood.Deputies responded to an in-progress call with a life in danger at 12323 Dona Ln. this morning. Upon arrival, they observed a....
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On Thursday's show: A heat advisory goes into effect for Houston as the city council approves an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. And we examine the role chaplains in health care settings....
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UNO just got a lot more serious — and there’s $50,000 on the table.Mattel is turning the classic card game into a competitive sport with the launch of the UNO Championship Series, giving players a chance to compete for a $50,000 grand prize and the title of the first UNO......
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A West Harris County couple says all four of their dogs contracted a potentially serious parasite after visiting Congressman Bill Archer Park, prompting a warning for pet owners about the risk the snail-transmitted parasite can pose anywhere dogs encounter freshwater or standing....
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A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to......
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An investigation is underway after fire crews responded to two adjacent house fires in west Harris County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department....
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Annual state accountability ratings show Spring ISD improved from a D-rated district to a C and dropped its number of F-rated campuses from 11 to 2 in the 2025-26 school year....
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A 10-year-old girl is recovering after investigators say she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in northwest Harris County.The crash happened near the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive. According to Harris County Precinct 4, the girl....
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Harris County Pct. 2 said a ground search is underway after a traffic stop involving a suspect turned into a foot chase.
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Venezuela's oil minister visited Houston this week to sign the contracts and address U.S. energy leaders.
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Two homes were deemed a total loss after a fire in west Harris County. Despite the loss, a homeowner said they "feel lucky" and that "stuff can be replaced."...
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Houston Matters visits EarthRise, a new monument to women and Black pioneers in the space industry on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay....
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Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more....
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More than 20,000 households in the Houston metro area lack AC, according to a 2023 survey by the U.S. Census Bureau
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A 10-year-old was injured after being hit by a car after rolling through an intersection in northwest Harris County, officials said.
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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we contemplate what Houston might've been like if Texas had been allowed to split into five separate states....
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A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
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A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter.It happened this evening at the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive in the Spring area.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office,.....
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On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a call for a stolen tailgate on 1960 Road West in northwest Harris County. The victim told deputies he recognized the tailgate in a Facebook Marketplace post and arranged to meet the seller.Deputies met the......
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Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a convicted felon, accused of displaying a knife and threatening several people at a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County.The incident happened Saturday afternoon at the restaurant on FM 1960 Bypass Road West near Kenwick......
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More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have some indication of mental health issues, according to the county's jail data. But what options are there to stop a cycle of crime and protect the public?...
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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.
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The program was stuck down last month by U.S. Judge David Hittner, who sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023 over its longstanding initiative related to government contracts....
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Today: We find out how the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads, learn about the latest advances in melanoma research and therapies, talk with Houston-based sculptor Bridgette Mongeon about her new book, and more....
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Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.
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The plaintiffs asked the state's highest civil court to block Galveston County’s new precinct boundaries ahead of the November election. The maps were changed on June 29, after the March primary election....
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A crash involving a dump truck temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of US 90-A near Beasley Road, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said....
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The Montezuma-Cortez district in southwestern Colorado scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year. It's still using the New Education System model it adopted from Houston ISD....
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Apple opened a new manufacturing facility in Houston as part of a $500 billion initiative to strengthen production in the U.S. and the Houston area.
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Over the years, Houston Pets Alive has saved thousands of lives as dogs and cats facing euthanasia at BARC and Harris County Pets or animals with medical needs....
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Harris County is staring down a $178 million budget shortfall — and if commissioners approve a proposed tax increase, homeowners could feel it in their wallets.The county is considering a tax rate that would increase the property tax bill on a median-valued homestead by about......
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Harris County's proposed FY27 General Fund budget is about $327 million more than last year's budget. Here's what's driving costs, what commissioners could cut and what the debate could mean for property taxes....
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A local fishing YouTuber known as Captain Crunch Boats was stabbed over the weekend while recording boaters at a public dock in the Clear Lake area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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A Harris County commissioner calls it one of the largest tax increases in county history, and now we know how much it could cost taxpayers.
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Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a burglary reported June 27 at a storage facility in the 6500 block of Atascocita Road.Investigators released surveillance pictures of the two suspects, a man and a woman. They say the pair broke into a storage unit.....
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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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A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media.Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony.Texas lawmakers push.....
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Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land in the park.
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Products recalled include H-E-B and NatureBest-branded pico de gallo, diced jalapeños and stuffed mushrooms.
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A multistate surrogacy controversy — involving Alaska, California and Texas — could have far-reaching implications. One medical ethics expert said the case highlights the flaws and weaknesses around surrogacy agreements that pose dozens of unanswered questions....
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Today: We learn about colon cancer risks and warning signs, break down the Houston Texans’ upcoming new season, discuss the future of nuclear energy, and more. Plus, we welcome Hello Houston’s new co-host, Tessa Barrera....
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Morath, the Texas Education Commissioner, says HISD could exit state intervention "relatively soon" and added the district needs to make special education changes a "primary" goal to ensure that....
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Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, who are survived by three sons, were traveling northbound on Highway 60 in Wharton County on Saturday night when their vehicle overturned as they approached a curve, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
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DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.
