The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1617: Connections
Episode: 1617 Reflections on the dicey question of cause and effect in history. Today, the connections problem.
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The week in politics (Sept. 30, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we learn how the Trinity River has shaped the politics, economy, and environment of Texas and Houston....
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Landlord serving eviction papers beaten with bat, investigators say
When a landlord went to serve eviction papers last week, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said he was confronted with a gun and a bat.
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Six suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing
The defendants face multiple charges, including murder, theft of drugs, armed robbery and illegal modification of a firearm.
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Investigation underway after man found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County, HCSO says
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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How some Harris County courts help people receive rental assistance, navigate eviction hearings
There are resources out there to help someone stay housed and get the landlord the money they're owed. One of those places where people have found that help is at Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1....
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Ex-Harris County SO sergeant pleads guilty to attempted transfer of obscene material to minors
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to minors, federal officials say....
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One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence
After three shootings involving children and teenagers in or around Harris County in the past week, nine local and international organizations are coming together to address gun violence and its root causes.The coalition is called One Safe HTX — or One Safe Houston — and brings.....
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Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England
Lamine Yamal led World Cup winner Spain on Tuesday as it defeated Croatia in the Nations League to add to its record unbeaten streak in its homecoming game, while England rebounded from its opening loss to the world champions with a victory over 10-man Czechia.Yamal scored twice....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 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 (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health....
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Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
The “Houston Freedom Act” would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s “lowest law-enforcement priority,” and it would also enshrine a departmental policy banning no-knock warrants....
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ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident....