The week in politics (July 15, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We break down the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we discuss the state of Houston's environment.
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Major crash involving 3 vehicles shuts down all eastbound lanes of I-10 East Freeway
A major crash involving three vehicles, including one that caught fire, has shut down all eastbound lanes of the I-10 East Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.HCSO spokesperson Terry Garza said first responders are at the scene. Possible fatalities have been....
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2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on East Freeway at Monmouth; all EB lanes closed, HCSO says
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, two people are confirmed to be dead after a crash involving three vehicles on the East Freeway.
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1 person reported dead after crash in northwest Harris County Tuesday morning, officials say
SkyEye was above the scene Tuesday morning and saw several police cars on the roadway blocking both ways on Tanner Road near Gessner and the Beltway.
government
Survey: Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer leads Orlando Sanchez by 7 points for Harris County judge seat
The county judge acts as a county executive and the top elected leader of the five-member Harris County Commissioners Court, which oversees the third largest county in the nation....
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Poll: Democratic candidates lead Republicans among likely Harris County voters in top statewide races
The poll shows state Rep. James Talarico leading Attorney General Ken Paxton among likely Harris County voters in the U.S. Senate race by 22 percentage points, while state Rep. Gina Hinojosa leads Gov. Greg Abbott among likely county voters in the Texas gubernatorial contest by.....
News
Demolition begins at historic Greenspoint Mall to make way for $150 million industrial park
Demolition will begin Tuesday at the former Greenspoint Mall as developers prepare to transform part of the longtime North Houston property into a $150 million industrial park.The demolition ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. and is expected to include Houston Mayor John Whitmire.....
government
Mother demands justice after 17-year-old son shot, killed inside northeast Harris County apartment
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed inside an apartment in northeast Harris County Sunday evening.
government
2 convicted felons accused of indecent acts with children after judges end probation unsatisfactorily
Two Harris County men now accused of indecency with a child had their probation unsatisfactorily terminated twice, even after prosecutors asked judges to revoke their probation and send them to prison....
government
Harris County leaders weigh Flock cameras’ future as questions remain over costs
Harris County leaders are taking different positions on Flock license plate reader cameras as questions grow over privacy, public safety and the taxpayer cost of the system....
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Man injured in weekend collision involving ICE vehicle undergoes surgery, remains hospitalized
An ICE operation in northwest Harris County ended in a vehicle pursuit and pedestrian collision over the weekend, leaving one man hospitalized and sparking criticism from local immigrant advocacy groups....
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Teen dead in north Harris County shooting, suspect at large
A 17-year-old boy was killed Sunday evening in a shooting in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for two people believed to be involved, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office....
government
Harris County prosecutors are investigating ICE auto-pedestrian incident in Houston
Miguel Parra-Hernandez underwent surgery after he was struck by an ICE vehicle on Saturday, allegedly breaking his leg and ankle. His attorney said she was denied a confidential meeting with him....