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Election and the environment (Nov. 12, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We consider how last week's election might affect issues related to the environment in Greater Houston. And the Astros have hired former catcher Brad Ausmus to be their next manager....
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About 700,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP. One Harris County mom says she's skipped meals to feed her son
When Monica Cabrera wasn’t sure the groceries would last the week, she skipped meals so her son would have enough.“I’ve gone without meals to make sure that there was enough portions for the rest of the week for my son,” Cabrera said.Cabrera, a Harris County resident and......
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Harris County considers shutdown of concrete batch plant as residents raise pollution concerns. Here’s how to speak up
Harris County is considering taking legal action that could shut down a concrete batch plant, as concerns about air pollution and the impact on nearby neighborhoods continue.At its November 12 Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners are scheduled to consider authorizing the......
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Harris County 911 agency seeks funding fix as costs rise
The agency that oversees Harris County's 911 network said its cash balance could be cut in half over the next five years, pointing to a funding source that has not kept pace with rising costs....
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Harris County kindergarten MMR rate rises, still below pre-pandemic level
Kindergarten MMR vaccination coverage improved in Harris County during the 2025-26 school year, but rates across the Houston area have still not returned to where they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.Following a measles outbreak in Montgomery County this summer, KPRC 2’s......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 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 (November 11, 2026)
Today: We celebrate Veterans Day with former U.S. Ambassador Chase Untermeyer, highlight The Ensemble Theatre’s production of “A Motown Christmas” for “On the Marquee,” learn about the Charles Butt art collection at MFAH, and more....
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Heroes Along the Bayou: 18 Harris County constable deputies honored for capturing alleged White Oak Bayou rapist
Just before sundown one evening in July 2026, a woman was walking the White Oak Bayou hike and bike trail near the Inwood community when she was attacked. Her assailant dragged her down the muddy bayou bank, sexually assaulted her, and attempted to drown her.She didn’t give......
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Gunfire hits homes near north Harris County parking lot during takeover, residents say
Residents of the Lincoln Green Estates neighborhood say late-night parking lot takeovers at a Food Town along the North Beltway have turned their streets into a frightening place to live, with gunfire striking nearby homes....
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From busted to back home: 81-year-old widow finally gets furniture back weeks after repairman is arrested for theft
For Shirley West, the wait is finally over.After months of wondering whether she would ever see her furniture again, the 81-year-old northwest Harris County resident is back where she belongs: sitting in her repaired chair with her ottoman.West couldn’t hide her surprise when 2.....
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Your doctor is an hour away. $281 Million is about to change that for rural Texans.
If you live in Houston or Harris County, a hospital is probably minutes away. But drive an hour outside the city — into Waller County, Grimes County, Wharton County, or Colorado County — and the picture looks completely different.That’s the reality Governor Greg Abbott is......
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Search underway for 17-year-old murder suspect, charged in deadly Humble-area shooting in January, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a search is underway for the 17-year-old murder suspect who is charged in a deadly Humble-area shooting in January....