The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1608: Members in Tension
Episode: 1608 Three scale models of structures, with vastly different weights. Today, we design for tension.
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Man killed, another wounded in shooting at Houston house party
A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting at a Houston property being rented for a party, police said.Officers responded around 1 a.m. Saturday to a report of an assault in progress in the 3100 block of Baer Street. Precinct 6 deputy constables were already at the......
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Cypress polling site unseats downtown location as most-visited early voting site in Harris County
Harris County is seeing record early voting turnout this midterm cycle, and a Cypress community center has overtaken a longtime downtown favorite as the busiest polling location....
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Fake Harris County calls demanding cash for missed jury duty
A woman is going viral on social media after she shared how she nearly fell victim to a jury duty scam in Harris County.
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From the bleachers to the ballot box, a community weighs a changing Texas
At a Deer Park High School football game outside Houston, voters grapple with rising costs, immigration and shifting political loyalties as Democrats mount competitive challenges in two of Texas’ highest-profile races....
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2 men arrested, charged in operations targeting online solicitation of minors, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said two men were arrested and charged in separate operations targeting online solicitation of minors.
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Harris County voter cancellations triple in 2026 as county steps up roll review
Harris County has cancelled nearly 8,000 voter registrations this year for a reason the state lists simply as "investigation," about three times as many as during the same months last year, according to an ABC13 analysis of state records....
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Suspect gets away with cash after threatening teller at Cypress PNC Bank
Investigators say a man robbed a PNC Bank in Cypress of an undisclosed amount of cash Friday.The bank is located at 14213 Cypress Rose Hill Road.According to Detective Ryan Hilz with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 2 p.m. when a man, described as a white......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 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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A man died at Houston’s new homeless center. The operator says they can’t answer questions about it
The Harris Center, which operates the facility, cited state and federal confidentiality laws.
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Hello Houston (October 23, 2026)
Today: We recap last night’s Harris County Judge Debate, talk with PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger, and hear the latest installments of “Tessa Takes On” and “InnerVIEWS.” Plus, we share a rundown of weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
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Harris County Judge candidates discuss important issues in debate ahead of Election Day
The hour-long debate between the two Harris County Judge candidates covered issues such as affordability, immigration enforcement, Flock cameras, and data centers....
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Houston voters can ride free on Election Day with METRO
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will offer complimentary rides to and from the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving Houston-area residents a free way to exercise their right to vote.Riders can receive a complimentary ride by showing their......