The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1605: The Rush to Height
Episode: 1605 The brief race to build very tall buildings: 1885 to 1931. Today, the brief day of the first skyscrapers.
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2 shot, no suspect in custody after shooting in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
An investigation is underway after officials said two people were shot in northeast Harris County, with no one detained at this time.
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Harris County fire marshals investigate fire at cleaning supply warehouse
Harris County fire marshals are investigating a two-alarm warehouse fire that happened Friday night in Houston.
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Harris County has 46 data centers and limited power to regulate them. Here’s what could change
Harris County has 46 data centers, with at least six more in development. But as these facilities continue to expand, county leaders say they have limited power to regulate where they are built and how they affect nearby communities.During an Oct. 15 news conference, Harris......
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3 charged after luring man to north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, HPD says
Three people were charged after luring a man to a north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, the Houston Police Department said.
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Cold front brings fall temperatures, wind advisory to Houston region
This weekend is expected to bring the area’s coldest temperatures since May.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 16, 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 16, 2026)
Today: We learn about the Houston Chronicle’s endorsement process, reflect on the MTV era with former VJs Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman, and talk with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare. Plus, TT On The Mic joins this week’s “Tessa Takes On.”...
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Harris County DA says witness to ICE auto-pedestrian incident has been relocated by ICE
A DHS spokesperson said the incident is under an active internal investigation, and the ICE agent has been suspended.
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Houston officials tap former Trump aides for homelessness policy consulting
Whitmire, a Democrat, has leaned on Republicans in Austin and D.C. to secure funding for the city.
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‘It’s open to the public’: Deputy constable who entered Woodlands garage is cleared of civil rights wrongdoing
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy constable caught on camera entering a family’s garage without permission or a warrant in August will not be held accountable for violating any Fourth Amendment rights, the constable’s office confirmed Friday.“There you are!,” he exclaimed.....
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Austin man accused of soliciting Houston teen for sex, inviting her family to Trump rally
An Austin man who recently moved to Texas from Florida was arrested Thursday night for allegedly soliciting sex from a 15-year-old Harris County girl.Hunter Kufta, 32, is charged with online solicitation of a minor. Austin police assisted in his arrest.Kufta allegedly repeatedly....
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Austin man allegedly told Houston teen he wanted to get her pregnant, invited her to Trump rally
An Austin man has been booked into Harris County jail after being arrested on felony charges for attempting to sleep with 15-year-old Houston teen, including wanting to bring her to a President Trump rally and get her pregnant....