The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3400: Hell-Broth
Episode: 3400 In which we cause water to, like a Hell-broth boil and bubble within a nuclear reactor. Today, For a charm of powerful trouble...
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Manhunt for suspect accused of shooting deputy in the leg and stealing patrol car, HCSO says
A suspect is at large after a shooting left a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy injured in east Harris County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office....
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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Houston ace Hunter Brown was lifted after getting just two outs and wasn’t helped by a sloppy defense, which committed two first-inning errors.
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Harris County receives 'final extension' to complete flood projects or lose millions
Harris County will get more time to complete flood mitigation projects to keep millions in grant money, although some state leaders have "grave concerns" the county can get them done....
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot, suspect potentially fled in patrol car
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
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Harris County deputy shot; active search underway after suspect flees in patrol car in Channelview
An active search for a suspect is underway after a Harris County deputy was shot in the Channelview area Wednesday.The shooting happened in the 1100 block of Bayou Drive, near the East Freeway.Gonzalez says the deputy is in the hospital in fair condition after being struck in......
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METRO approves $40M to fix roads as advocates push for bus line spending
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County just approved spending $40 million to fix roads, sidewalks, and bus stops.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 30, 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 30, 2026)
Today: We discuss the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University, find out what rising diesel prices could mean for consumers, and we talk with Grammy-winning musician and composer Don Was. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
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Houston-area ISD’s $200 million foundation draws scrutiny
For nearly 20 years, Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole pursued an unconventional strategy to grow the district’s finances. Lawmakers are now questioning the foundation’s aggressive investments, unusual structure, and potential conflicts of interest. Source...
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Houston-area man wins Fourth Amendment case against Bexar sheriff
The case included controversial roadside surveillance cameras.
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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.