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Houston ISD state takeover could end this school year, but elected trustees face a long road to full control
Both Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles said in August Houston ISD could exit the intervention soon, but exiting the takeover is a years long process....
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14-year-old suspect arrested after student shot and killed near Westfield HS, HCSO says
A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested after the deadly shooting of a Spring ISD student near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, according to HCSO....
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Sources confirm third person testified before grand jury in Salgado Araujo investigation
Sources confirm at least three people have now gone before a Harris County grand jury to determine if a crime was committed in the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo earlier this year....
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Harris County elected leaders, non-profits, advocates address the state of animal welfare
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.
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Boy, 14, in custody after deadly shooting of Spring ISD Westfield High School student
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody following the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday....
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Federal judge rules EPA unlawfully clawed back $250 million for solar energy initiatives across Texas
Harris County was awarded $54 million for the solar program in 2024. That money was rescinded in August last year when the county received a termination letter from the EPA that claimed to end the initiative....
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Learn while you earn: Apprenticeships and free services help Houston-area families build financial stability
As families across Harris County struggle with rising housing, food and health care costs, county leaders are pointing residents toward apprenticeship programs and safety-net services designed to help them earn more and access care.Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Leslie......
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Hotels sued over alleged sex trafficking of teen linked to Klein Cain High School prostitution case
Attorneys for a woman identified as Jane Doe have filed a federal lawsuit against several Houston-area hotel operators, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, alleging the businesses enabled and profited from a sex-trafficking scheme allegedly organized by a former Klein Cain High.....
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 quarantines in Houston’s Johnson Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launch
The four-person crew is isolating in Houston ahead of potentially launching next week. They will travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 26....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 23, 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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14-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Westfield High School student
A 14-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting a Westfield High School student near campus has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.The suspect, who isn’t being named because of his age, is also believed to be a student in Spring ISD, according to Harris County Sheriff......
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Hello Houston (September 23, 2026)
Today: We receive an update on the latest plans for the Astrodome, discuss the potentially unsafe E. coli levels found in some of Houston’s waterways, learn about the Houston Bulls hockey team, and more....