The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1603: Old Galileo
Episode: 1603 Galileo: An old man grieves his daughter and writes his last book. Today, an old man writes his most important book.
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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 constable deputy injured in wrong-way incident; woman charged
Officials say the suspect pinned the deputy between her vehicle and his patrol car.
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Harris County commissioners to discuss future of Flock cameras
Harris County Commissioners are set to further discuss the use of Flock cameras on Thursday.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for review of Flock systems after recent ALPR report
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is requesting a closer look of the county's Flock camera system after a report was released from the Office of the County Administrator....
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AG Ken Paxton targets Texas data centers over water use, including developments in Harris County
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up scrutiny of data center developments across the state, including projects in the Houston area, over concerns about water use and compliance with Texas law.Paxton announced that his office sent letters to 156 data center......
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How to vote in the November 2026 midterm election in the Houston area
Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19 and runs until Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3.
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Astros' next manager (Oct. 15, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We consider who might be a good fit to manage the Astros now that they're parting ways with Joe Espada. And we reflect on the history of Colt Stadium, the first home of Major League Baseball in Houston....
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Judge Hidalgo calls for stronger oversight of Harris County Flock cameras after new report identifies privacy concerns
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for stronger oversight of the county’s Flock camera system after a newly released report identified gaps in privacy protections and raised questions about who can access the cameras’ collected information.The report, released ahead of.....
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Crews clear intersection due to gas leak in The Woodlands, Precinct 4 says
Crews responded to a report of a natural gas leak at the intersection of Creekside Forest Drive and Kuykendahl Road in The Woodlands, according to Precinct 4....
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More than a hundred arrests made in HCSO operation targeting suspects in serious crimes
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a coordinated warrant roundup with state and federal agencies resulted in 117 arrests, including 79 involving domestic violence offenses. Operation Break the Cycle focused on suspects who posed an ongoing risk to victims and their......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 14, 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.