https://springnews.org/ https://springnews.org/og-image.png Spring News https://springnews.org/news/harper-madison-woodlands-rising-manga-artist https://springnews.org/features/harper-madison-display.jpg Lines, Legends & Limitless Talent: Meet Harper Madison, The Woodlands' Rising Manga Artist Walk into any seventh-grade classroom in The Woodlands and you'll find the usual assortment of spiral notebooks, half-finished homework, and doodles in the margins. What you won't expect — what stops https://springnews.org/news/france-detains-hundreds-after-violent-clashes-as-paris-saint-german-won-champions-league https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/FWDM7D5SEBGZRIG5MF2SSGGQQI.jpg France detains hundreds after violent clashes as Paris Saint-German won Champions League French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title.Interior Minister La https://springnews.org/news/hpd-gun-fired-while-officers-tried-to-break-up-massive-crowd-in-north-houston https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cb2b3c37-90a4-4504-9abf-39a44eda4faf/20260531T110545/cb2b3c37-90a4-4504-9abf-39a44eda4faf_750x422.jpg HPD: Gun fired while officers tried to break up massive crowd in north Houston "While officers were there, somebody from the crowd discharged a firearm. That discharge spooked the crowd, and everybody started running," HPD said. https://springnews.org/news/no-injuries-reported-after-truck-towing-horse-trailer-caught-fire-in-nw-harris-co-pct-4-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19202364_053026-ktrk-horse-trailer-fire-split-TN-img.png?w=1600 No injuries reported after truck towing horse trailer caught fire in NW Harris Co., Pct. 4 says The driver disconnected the horse trailer from the blazing truck and safely moved them away before the flames spread, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman's Office said. https://springnews.org/news/teen-girl-charged-in-murder-of-20-year-old-boyfriend-in-northeast-harris-county-hcso-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19194716_052926-ktrk-hcso-img.png Teen girl charged in murder of 20-year-old boyfriend in northeast Harris County, HCSO says The sheriff's office said detectives learned that the teen and the man were in a dating relationship, and the shooting allegedly stemmed from an argument over infidelity. https://springnews.org/news/1-dead-2-hurt-in-shooting-at-party-in-northeast-harris-county-sheriff-says https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/192fab3a-e144-4e27-b89c-b61e5a4f3699/image.jpg 1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at party in northeast Harris County, sheriff says Harris County sheriff’s deputies were called to a reported shooting during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.Deputies responded to the 6600 block of Rub https://springnews.org/news/montgomery-co-pct-3-deputy-terminated-charged-with-misuse-of-official-information-authorities https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19195573_052926-ktrk-louis-norman-img.png Montgomery Co. Pct. 3 deputy terminated, charged with misuse of official information: Authorities Documents allege Deputy Louis Norman used law enforcement resources to stalk a woman he previously dated. Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable's Office said he was fired on Friday. https://springnews.org/news/17-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-deadly-humble-area-shooting-sheriff-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a3512850-28c4-470f-82e2-c8ee4f272909/20260529T101745/a3512850-28c4-470f-82e2-c8ee4f272909_750x422.jpg 17-year-old charged with murder in deadly Humble-area shooting, sheriff says A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in a man's shooting death in Harris County, allegedly stemming from a dating dispute, according to the sheriff's office. https://springnews.org/news/ice-agent-accused-of-shooting-man-and-filing-false-report-arrested-in-texas https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29155015/ap25157540699407-450x300.webp ICE agent accused of shooting man and filing false report arrested in Texas Prosecutors say an ICE agent fired into a Minneapolis home occupied by four adults and two children, then falsely claimed he acted in self-defense. He was arrested Friday in Texas. https://springnews.org/news/with-limited-options-corpus-christi-focuses-on-delaying-not-avoiding-its-looming-water-crisis https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29083544/LakeCorpusChristi-TT-450x299.jpg With limited options, Corpus Christi focuses on delaying – not avoiding – its looming water crisis The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion. https://springnews.org/news/its-hard-on-the-ecosystem-harris-county-partners-with-state-locals-to-dredge-abandoned-boats https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/27161748/DSC_0071-450x300.jpg 'It's hard on the ecosystem': Harris County partners with state, locals to dredge abandoned boats Derelict marine vessels can create safety hazards and environmental issues if abandoned in the water. https://springnews.org/news/camp-mystic-nurse-regains-limited-nursing-license-as-flood-allegations-remain-unresolved https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28082010/img-3050-1-450x334.webp Camp Mystic nurse regains limited nursing license as flood allegations remain unresolved The Texas Board of Nursing reversed the emergency suspension of Mary Elizabeth Eastland's license, but allegations tied to last summer's deadly Camp Mystic flood remain unresolved. https://springnews.org/news/tx-18-turnout-likely-helped-letitia-plummer-secure-nomination-for-harris-county-judge-experts-say https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27155024/Image-34-450x338.jpg TX-18 turnout likely helped Letitia Plummer secure nomination for Harris County judge, experts say The Democratic primary runoff in the 18th District, between U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee and U.S. Rep. Al Green, was one of the highest-profile races in the Houston area. https://springnews.org/news/fort-bend-county-investigating-cause-of-voting-system-problem-during-primary-runoff-election https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28130505/Voting-and-polling-signs-450x221.jpg Fort Bend County investigating cause of voting system problem during primary runoff election During Tuesday's election, a countywide issue with electronic polling books caused delays and interfered with voters’ ability to cast a ballot for more than two hours. https://springnews.org/news/democratic-voters-voice-optimism-as-james-talarico-goes-on-the-offensive-at-houston-rally https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28114628/DSC_2381-450x300.jpg Democratic voters voice optimism as James Talarico goes on the offensive at Houston rally Talarico is running for U.S. Senate against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who soundly defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff. https://springnews.org/news/after-two-decades-in-congress-al-green-will-leave-the-capitol-in-january-whats-next https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27133203/707946939_10164296774433445_7058296051332955603_n-450x300.jpg After two decades in Congress, Al Green will leave the Capitol in January. What’s next? At 78, Green’s political career is likely to end when he leaves office in January. He said he would devote the remainder of his term to progressive causes. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1580-su-sungs-clock https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1580: Su-Sung's Clock Episode: 1580 Su-Sung's wonderful eleventh-century water clock. Today, Su-Sung's wonderful clock. https://springnews.org/news/construction-begins-on-new-30m-clinic-for-fort-bend-county-veterans https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28155103/Fort-Bend-County-Veteran-450x338.jpg Construction begins on new $30M clinic for Fort Bend County veterans The 38,000-square-foot facility is estimated to be under construction until the end of 2027 and will replace the current Richmond location with a capacity to serve double the number of veterans and th https://springnews.org/news/beached-60-ton-shrimping-boat-sparks-widespread-rescue-effort-on-bolivar-peninsula https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29135621/BuccaneerShrimpBoat-CROPPED-450x372.jpg Beached 60-ton shrimping boat sparks widespread rescue effort on Bolivar Peninsula The boat, named the “Buccaneer,” ran aground at Crystal Beach on May 15. It's now back on the water. https://springnews.org/news/houston-residents-are-invited-to-the-new-30m-hill-at-sims-park-in-sunnyside https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29134055/708910843_1424502726386395_597289137407280733_n-450x300.jpg Houston residents are invited to the new $30M Hill at Sims Park in Sunnyside A grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday at the Hill at Sims Park, which local officials say is the first new public greenspace in Sunnyside in nearly 50 years. https://springnews.org/news/nasas-moon-base-contracts-may-28-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg NASA's moon base contracts (May 28, 2026) On Thursday's show: We learn about some contracts NASA has awarded to Texas companies to take the next steps toward an eventual base on the moon. And we reflect on how Supreme Court decisions of recen https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1581-one-good-turn https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1581: One Good Turn Episode: 1581 The screwdriver: Thoughts on greatness and invisibility. Today, the screwdriver. https://springnews.org/news/fifa-fan-festival-premium-tickets-are-on-sale-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-otherwise-free-event https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29142235/Image-2026-05-29T142036.950-450x338.jpg FIFA Fan Festival premium tickets are on sale. Here’s what to expect from the otherwise free event The festival will be open in Houston's East Downtown neighborhood every day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 29, 2026) Today: Houston Airport System’s Jim Szczesniak discusses changes to the airports ahead of the summer travel season, Nerdtropolis founder Sean Tajipour gives us a preview of the summer movie season, an https://springnews.org/news/paxton-appeals-after-texas-judge-strikes-down-reporting-rules-for-large-county-district-attorneys https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29154716/05262026-ken-paxton-06-kera-450x300.webp Paxton appeals after Texas judge strikes down reporting rules for large-county district attorneys The attorney general promptly appealed the May 7 decision to a statewide appeals court that already signaled it disagreed with Paxton's rules. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 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. https://springnews.org/news/southern-star-brewing-company-announces-plans-to-close-after-nearly-20-years-in-conroe https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29130327/SouthernStarBuildingFB-HORIZONTAL-450x252.jpg Southern Star Brewing Company announces plans to close after nearly 20 years in Conroe The Houston-area craft brewery, best known for its Bombshell Blonde Ale, is the latest casualty in an industrywide downturn. https://springnews.org/news/fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales-under-investigation-the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-week https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/05113841/J_I-l1R4-450x300.jpeg FIFA World Cup ticket sales under investigation: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly. https://springnews.org/news/charges-of-abusing-corpses-dropped-against-houston-funeral-home-owner https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/14122416/Richardson-Mortuary-450x244.jpg Charges of abusing corpses dropped against Houston funeral home owner Richardson Mortuary has remained closed since the Texas Funeral Service Commission ordered the owners to suspend operations last year. https://springnews.org/news/congos-soccer-team-will-make-world-cup-history-in-houston-ebola-could-upend-fans-plans https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18142713/DRC-450x304.jpg Congo’s soccer team will make World Cup history in Houston. Ebola could upend fans’ plans The U.S. is blocking some international travel amid an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those restrictions will be in effect when the team makes its World Cup debut https://springnews.org/news/houston-based-fertitta-entertainment-to-buy-caesars-a-las-vegas-strip-icon-for-6-billion https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09161648/Tilman-Fertitta-Rockets-AP-450x289.jpg Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment to buy Caesars, a Las Vegas Strip icon, for $6 billion Fertitta Entertainment was founded by Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, the former chair of the University of Houston System Board of Regents who in April was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Italy https://springnews.org/news/at-least-3-dead-and-more-victims-could-be-found-after-explosion-levels-dallas-apartment-complex https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29082455/DallasApartmentExplosion-KERA-450x298.jpg At least 3 dead and more victims could be found after explosion levels Dallas apartment complex First responders said four people were taken to the hospital and they continued their search for victims overnight. https://springnews.org/news/theyre-my-classmates-eight-students-rescued-in-galveston-after-pleasure-pier-roller-coaster-stops-mi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28233227/Untitled-design-6-450x253.jpg ‘They’re my classmates’: Eight students rescued in Galveston after Pleasure Pier roller coaster stops mid-ride Officials responded to the stranded riders, who were students from Houston ISD, at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Crews used a ladder truck to rescue them. https://springnews.org/news/trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-may-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' (May 29, 2026) On Friday's show: Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher outlines the bill she has introduced to counter the new "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which some fear could give payouts to some of those who attac https://springnews.org/news/houston-museum-of-natural-science-opens-interactive-exhibit-exploring-digital-literacy https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28152630/Clickbait-3-450x338.jpg Houston Museum of Natural Science opens interactive exhibit exploring digital literacy The exhibit is located on Level 2 of the Museum’s main campus, and is on view now through January 2027. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1579-the-hidden-wright-brothers https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1579: The Hidden Wright Brothers Episode: 1579 Five years before we found out about the Wright Brothers! Today, we gradually learn about the Wright Brothers' flight. https://springnews.org/news/fbi-warns-of-fake-fifa-websites-ahead-of-2026-world-cup https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04140302/Image-2026-05-04T140230.879-450x338.jpg FBI warns of fake FIFA websites ahead of 2026 World Cup To avoid fake FIFA websites, which seek to fraudulently obtain users' information, the FBI recommends ensuring the typing of the URL “fifa.com” and avoiding links labeled as “sponsored” by search engi https://springnews.org/news/new-trump-administration-rule-forces-most-immigrants-seeking-green-cards-to-return-to-home-countries https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/09111443/AP_16166678969150-450x354.jpg New Trump administration rule forces most immigrants seeking green cards to return to home countries first Houston immigration attorneys say the policy memo, issued by U.S. Customs and Immigration Services late last week, has the potential to jam up immigration courts as people trying to remain in the U.S. https://springnews.org/news/discovery-sands-hearing-delayed-until-new-galveston-city-council-is-seated https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/22153017/Screenshot-2026-04-22-152948-450x226.jpg Discovery Sands hearing delayed until new Galveston city council is seated The delay comes after residents raised concerns about Galveston city council members taking up the item before the entire newly elected city council was seated. Two council seats are still up for runo https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-28-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 28, 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. https://springnews.org/news/as-texas-vaccination-rates-fall-vulnerable-children-face-growing-risk https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28134634/JulianaSalazarPHW-450x299.jpg As Texas vaccination rates fall, vulnerable children face growing risk From a West Texas measles outbreak to rising vaccine exemptions statewide, families of immunocompromised children depend on herd immunity that is slowly eroding. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-28-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 28, 2026) Today: We hear from Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, talk with local author Kalyani Adusumilli about her debut novel, listen to the latest installment of InnerVIEWS featuring "Brady Bunch" star https://springnews.org/news/texas-prisoners-face-new-book-ban-after-hundreds-test-positive-for-synthetic-drugs https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28085641/TexasPrisonBooks-TT-450x300.jpg Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs Inmates say the policy unfairly punishes them — and note that prison staff also bring in contraband. https://springnews.org/news/a-sixth-grader-from-houston-is-among-the-finalists-at-the-scripps-national-spelling-bee https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28084153/AP26147767328715-450x300.jpg A sixth-grader from Houston is among the finalists at the Scripps National Spelling Bee The finals will be broadcast Thursday night on ION. https://springnews.org/news/court-protection-for-delta-8-sales-in-texas-expired-thursday https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28083520/delta-8-thc-products-51675423533-o-450x300.webp Court protection for Delta-8 sales in Texas expired Thursday A Texas Supreme Court order took effect May 28 that allows state health officials to again treat manufactured Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance, a legal category that includes peyote an https://springnews.org/news/exxonmobil-shareholders-approve-moving-companys-legal-home-from-new-jersey-to-texas https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28073711/exxon-hpm-450x301.webp ExxonMobil shareholders approve moving company's legal home from New Jersey to Texas ExxonMobil’s board of directors said the legal and regulatory environment in Texas is more business friendly. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2598-the-three-body-problem https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2598: The Three Body Problem Episode: 2598 Henri Poincaré, the three body problem, and chaos. Today, three bodies. https://springnews.org/news/teachers-union-president-files-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-houston-isd-over-her-firing https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/24075415/IMG_2531-450x338.jpg Teachers union president files civil rights lawsuit against Houston ISD over her firing Michelle Williams, the president of the Houston Education Association and former Houston ISD elementary teacher, filed the complaint Tuesday in federal court. https://springnews.org/news/researchers-in-texas-find-cities-can-change-the-way-some-storms-behave https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26104706/winter-storm-landon_51859286589_o-scaled.jpg Researchers in Texas find cities can change the way some storms behave The team analyzed two decades of climate data in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio. https://springnews.org/news/texas-standard-for-may-26-2026-researchers-find-cities-can-change-the-way-storms-behave https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy-2-1.png Texas Standard for May 26, 2026: Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave After analyzing more than 40,000 storms across Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, researchers found urban areas can influence where storms form and how intense they become. The study examined de https://springnews.org/news/your-watch-has-ended-precinct-4-deputies-mourn-loss-of-retired-k9-ultras https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/QCZQ7VR27BGSZBP2S5JZ6SO54A.jpeg ‘Your watch has ended’: Precinct 4 deputies mourn loss of retired K9 Ultras Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are mourning the loss of retired K9 Ultras, a longtime member of the Precinct 4 team remembered for his service and loyalty.Ultras, who wa https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-27-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 27, 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. https://springnews.org/news/1-dead-and-2-injured-at-party-in-ne-harris-county-hcso https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201106_053026-ktrk-TN-rubilee-homicide-img.png 1 dead and 2 injured at party in NE Harris County: HCSO One person is dead, and two are injured after an "altercation" at a party in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. https://springnews.org/news/3-shot-1-fatally-at-large-party-in-northeast-harris-county-sheriff-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a8ff9856-290a-414c-86de-35da93f7bddf/20260530T110235/a8ff9856-290a-414c-86de-35da93f7bddf_750x422.jpg 3 shot, 1 fatally, at large party in northeast Harris County, sheriff says Sheriff Ed ​Gonzalez said when deputies got to the scene, they found three people with gunshot wounds. https://springnews.org/news/3-shot-1-dead-at-large-party-in-northeast-harris-county https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/vlcsnap-2026-05-30-08h44m10s440.png 3 shot, 1 dead at large party in northeast Harris County Deputies found the three shooting victims on Rubilee Lane in Humble early Saturday. https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-flood-control-leader-not-focused-on-her-job-status-despite-commissioners-concerns https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19195908_052926-ktrk-flood-control-leader-img.png Harris County flood control leader not focused on her job status despite commissioners concerns Despite being on the hot seat over potential deadline misses, the Harris County Flood Control District executive director said she's focused only on completing the projects. https://springnews.org/news/amber-alert-canceled-after-6-year-old-kiara-hsieh-found-safe-in-la-marque-suspect-in-custody https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/YCEM37V6QFBLVCNEDUMZGGS67Q.png Amber Alert canceled after 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh found safe in La Marque, suspect in custody UPDATE | May 30, 9 a.m.Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office say they have located 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh safe in La Marque, Texas, following what the agency described as a rapid response and d https://springnews.org/news/conroe-man-accused-of-using-ai-to-create-nude-images-of-underage-girls-from-social-media-photos-offi https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/d9a4a48f-e7a7-4cd7-a599-7608b2b3ec82/image.jpg Conroe man accused of using AI to create nude images of underage girls from social media photos, officials say Montgomery County Precinct 3 investigators say an 18-year-old Conroe man is accused of using an artificial intelligence app on his phone to create nude images of underage girls by digitally manipulati https://springnews.org/news/former-montgomery-county-pct-3-deputy-arrested-after-alleged-improper-database-searches https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/FNITVW44VZFFTCA4ZANSQ5YTVE.png Former Montgomery County Pct 3 deputy arrested after alleged improper database searches Montgomery County investigators say a former Precinct 3 Constable’s Office deputy is behind bars after allegedly using police-only databases for personal reasons.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office https://springnews.org/news/missing-juvenile-reported-in-conroe-deputies-ask-public-for-tips https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/MCG5CZ4ZFRC3BCUFV6RWBAF4II.png Missing juvenile reported in Conroe; deputies ask public for tips Detectives with the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office are asking for the public’s help locating a missing juvenile last seen earlier this month in Conroe.According to the constable’s off https://springnews.org/news/man-in-custody-after-trying-to-flee-deadly-north-harris-county-stabbing-scene-investigators-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/bc95eb05-031b-4424-9f64-dbd61a5606eb/20260529T154648/bc95eb05-031b-4424-9f64-dbd61a5606eb_750x422.jpg Man in custody after trying to flee deadly north Harris County stabbing scene, investigators say A woman died after a stabbing at a north Harris County apartment complex. Investigators said a man was detained after fleeing the scene with a knife. https://springnews.org/news/have-you-seen-her-local-amber-alert-issued-for-missing-6-year-old-girl-out-of-dickinson https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/dd5340af-633b-4ac2-8eae-55e6ae844939/20260530T111301/dd5340af-633b-4ac2-8eae-55e6ae844939_750x422.jpg Have you seen her? Local AMBER Alert issued for missing 6-year-old girl out of Dickinson If you see the two or have any information about their whereabouts, you're asked to contact 911 or the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office. https://springnews.org/news/montgomery-county-constable-deputy-fired-arrested-for-using-sensitive-information https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/former_pct_3_deputy_arrested_norman_360.png Montgomery County constable deputy fired, arrested for using 'sensitive information' Officials say the now-former constable deputy personally used information from state and national crime databases. https://springnews.org/news/former-hedwig-village-employee-sentenced-for-hiding-camera-in-restaurant-bathroom https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/01/lupe-tortilla-invasive-cam-recording-bayson-pu-mug.jpg Former Hedwig Village employee sentenced for hiding camera in restaurant bathroom Harris County Court records confirm Bayron Elias Pu has been sentenced on the charge of invasive visual recording. https://springnews.org/news/father-who-fought-for-justice-in-daughters-unsolved-2019-murder-honored-at-harris-county-memorial https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/4ebebc0a-cf38-4381-b354-62b62f85056e/image.jpg Father who fought for justice in daughter’s unsolved 2019 murder honored at Harris County memorial A man who spent years fighting for justice in his daughter’s unsolved murder was honored at a memorial in Harris County.Bob Nuelle, the father of Liz Barraza, was remembered Friday night at Burroughs https://springnews.org/news/hundreds-of-images-of-child-erotica-seized-from-houston-area-home-man-arrested https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/KMVPCUUABVFSHGRIJTMUCQASTM.png Hundreds of images of 'child erotica' seized from Houston-area home; man arrested A man was arrested after hundreds of photos of “child erotica” were seized from a Houston-area home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced.Sergio Guel, 31, was charged as part of a https://springnews.org/news/17-year-old-girl-arrested-for-attacking-deputy-during-response-to-party-in-spring-constable-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/41c91e1f-bdd8-46e6-9e71-b877fbb6bef4/20260529T132302/41c91e1f-bdd8-46e6-9e71-b877fbb6bef4_750x422.jpg 17-year-old girl arrested for attacking deputy during response to party in Spring, constable says Constable Herman previously said one of his female deputies was bitten and hit, while a male deputy was hit in the head with a beer bottle and suffered a concussion. https://springnews.org/news/yall-are-playing-games-discussion-over-harris-countys-flock-camera-contract-renewal-turns-tense https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IIKGHK32SBEIDOGLUJVZQAR5TU.png 'Y'all are playing games': Discussion over Harris County's Flock camera contract renewal turns tense Political tensions flared between Harris County’s elected leaders during a discussion about renewing a contract with Flock Safety, a public safety technology company whose license plate-reading camera https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-27-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 27, 2026) Today: We discuss the latest plans for NRG Park and the Astrodome, break down a list of the best taquerias in Texas, find out why so many big companies are moving their legal homes to Texas, and more. https://springnews.org/news/in-harris-county-judge-runoff-a-democratic-upset-underscores-voters-desire-for-new-blood https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/AD5A3LDZNNG4DIAEZZKJ24PXSE.jpg In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood Letitia Plummer never doubted she would win her runoff race to become the Democratic nominee to lead Harris County, the state’s largest. Everyone else did. Plummer, a former at-large member of the Hou https://springnews.org/news/judge-to-hear-testimony-on-whether-children-of-accused-killer-lee-gilley-must-return-to-texas https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7FRCD5ZSCJAS5ERGIYAYPKWG3Q.png Judge to hear testimony on whether children of accused killer Lee Gilley must return to Texas A Harris County family court judge has not yet decided whether the young children of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer will be required to return to Texas, as their father remains in custody in Italy after https://springnews.org/news/nasa-lays-out-moon-base-plans-with-landers-buggies-and-drones-at-the-top-of-the-list https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/07113424/art002e009301large-450x300.jpg NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies. https://springnews.org/news/ebola-is-not-a-broad-public-health-threat-in-houston-says-city-health-director https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20083409/AP26078591515944-450x300.jpg Ebola is ‘not a broad public health threat’ in Houston, says city health director Bush Intercontinental Airport is among those designated to screen passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda – the African countries at the center of a deadly Ebola outbr https://springnews.org/news/one-in-five-latino-trump-voters-in-texas-would-not-repeat-vote-if-given-redo-poll-finds https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27130017/TrumpVanceSign-TT-450x299.jpg One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds The survey is the latest to measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP after historic gains in 2024. But a polling expert said Democrats were “still underperforming” among the bloc. https://springnews.org/news/incumbent-state-rep-hubert-vo-defeated-in-democratic-runoff https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27071728/HubertVoPrimaryRunoff-TT-450x299.jpg Incumbent state Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff Alief school board President Darlene Breaux defeated Vo, who spent more than two decades in the Texas House. https://springnews.org/news/csar-chvez-boulevard-in-houston-renamed-as-joe-e-ramirez-boulevard https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27122633/IMG_56121-450x300.jpg César Chávez Boulevard in Houston renamed as Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard The Houston City Council unanimously approved the name change, honoring a Korean War veteran. It came after a bombshell report revealed accusations of sexual abuse against Chávez, the late labor leade https://springnews.org/news/runoff-election-results-may-27-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Runoff election results (May 27, 2026) On Wednesday's show: We recap primary runoff elections results and discuss the political implications going forward in our weekly political roundup. And we look ahead to the future of Fort Bend County https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-precinct-4-deputy-injured-in-crash-constables-office-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19193024_052926-ktrk-pct-4-ax-im.png?w=1600 Harris County Precinct 4 deputy injured in crash, constable's office says Pct. 4 said the deputy was taken to the hospital after their patrol car was hit by another vehicle overnight. https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-renews-flock-cameras-amid-concerns-over-potential-privacy-and-misuse https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19190320_052826-ktrk-camera-img.png Harris County renews flock cameras amid concerns over potential privacy and misuse Some Houstonians are voicing concerns after Harris County commissioners voted to renew the county's contract for license plate-reading Flock cameras Thursday morning. https://springnews.org/news/democrat-nathan-johnson-to-run-against-republican-mayes-middleton-for-texas-ag-in-november-election https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27091415/Middleton-JohnsonAGRace-450x303.jpg Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election Johnson, a state senator from Dallas, beat former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski in the Democratic primary runoff. Middleton, a state senator from Galveston, beat U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in the GOP runoff. https://springnews.org/news/alex-mealer-beats-briscoe-cain-for-gop-nomination-in-new-9th-congressional-district https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26204530/Image-2026-05-26T204259.204-450x338.jpg Alex Mealer beats Briscoe Cain for GOP nomination in new 9th Congressional District In a Houston-area district that was redrawn to favor Republicans, Mealer advanced to face Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in November's general election. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3377-burning-zinc https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3377: Burning Zinc Episode: 3377 An 1880 article seeks to anticipate the creation of electric power, beginning with Zinc. Today, we burn Zinc. https://springnews.org/news/woman-dies-after-stabbing-at-spring-area-apartment-complex-suspect-in-custody https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7OEGA74TGBDK5ERFK5CKBS5DO4.png Woman dies after stabbing at Spring-area apartment complex, suspect in custody Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating a deadly stabbing at a Spring-area apartment complex early Friday morning. https://springnews.org/news/texas-runoff-results-paxton-wins-gop-us-senate-nomination-plus-other-key-statewide-race-results https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26203706/download-1-450x300.webp Texas runoff results: Paxton wins GOP U.S. Senate nomination, plus other key statewide race results Texas voters decided party nominees for U.S. Senate, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, along with several congressional and local races. https://springnews.org/news/dexter-mccoy-beats-rachelle-carter-in-democratic-primary-runoff-for-fort-bend-county-judge https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27160740/Dexter-McCoy-watch-party-May-450x400.jpg Dexter McCoy beats Rachelle Carter in Democratic primary runoff for Fort Bend County judge McCoy will face interim County Judge Daniel Wong, the Republican nominee, in November's general election. https://springnews.org/news/20-year-old-man-killed-in-northeast-harris-county-shooting-teenage-girlfriend-may-have-been-involved https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/6dfd2e10-f0aa-47b5-9e3a-a9b2ee80fca4/image.jpg 20-year-old man killed in northeast Harris County shooting; teenage girlfriend may have been involved, deputies say A homicide investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday night in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://springnews.org/news/insulation-company-and-manager-charged-with-illegal-dumping-pct-1-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19189079_052826-ktrk-TN-insulation-illegal-dumping-img.png Insulation company and manager charged with illegal dumping, Pct. 1 says Therm-All Insulation Inc. employees were caught on video dumping hundreds of pounds of commercial waste, according to Harris County Constable Pct. 1 Alan Rosen. https://springnews.org/news/montgomery-county-precinct-5-deputy-suspended-after-allegedly-sharing-arrestee-photos-on-social-medi https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KING/images/b1c7ae92-50f1-461c-9962-ae1b49dc8c42/b1c7ae92-50f1-461c-9962-ae1b49dc8c42_750x422.jpg Montgomery County Precinct 5 deputy suspended after allegedly sharing arrestee photos on social media A Montgomery County deputy is suspended, accused of sharing an arrestee's photos on social media, according to the Precinct 5 Constable's office. https://springnews.org/news/montgomery-county-constable-deputy-suspended-for-allegedly-posting-arrestee-on-social-media https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/710335014_1006437485401416_4016689830925986723_n.png Montgomery County constable deputy suspended for allegedly posting arrestee on social media The constable deputy allegedly shared pictures of an arrestee and a picture of the person's driver's license on social media. https://springnews.org/news/is-your-home-in-a-new-flood-zone-fema-releases-updated-harris-county-maps https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IKRXKUDEVNDG7LMMBYKV4XMMBM.png Is your home in a new flood zone? FEMA releases updated Harris County maps Harris County residents still have several chances to learn more about FEMA’s newly released draft floodplain maps and how they could impact your neighborhood. The Harris County Flood Control District https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-judge-primaries-letitia-plummer-and-orlando-sanchez-win-runoffs-to-set-up-november-mat https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27091735/Image-2026-05-27T091618.740-450x450.jpg Harris County judge primaries: Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez win runoffs to set up November matchup Plummer upset Annise Parker and Sanchez beat Warren Howell to advance to November's general election to decide who will succeed Democrat Lina Hidalgo as county judge. https://springnews.org/news/jon-bonck-declares-victory-after-early-voting-in-gop-runoff-for-38th-congressional-district https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26194533/Image-33-450x338.jpg Jon Bonck declares victory after early voting in GOP runoff for 38th Congressional District Bonck and Shelly deZevallos were vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt in a GOP stronghold that stretches across west and northwest Harris County. https://springnews.org/news/christian-menefee-beats-al-green-in-democratic-primary-runoff-in-new-tx-18 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/31194307/AP26031769355680-450x326.jpg Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18 The race was an election rarity: two incumbents of the same party facing one another. Its outcome could prove to be a bellwether for Texas Democrats. https://springnews.org/news/ken-paxton-cruises-to-big-win-against-incumbent-sen-john-cornyn-in-texas-gop-primary-runoff https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26205352/05262026_Ken-Paxton_01_KERA-450x300.jpg Ken Paxton cruises to big win against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff Paxton, the Trump-endorsed Texas attorney general, will face Austin state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, in November's general election. https://springnews.org/news/technical-problem-impacts-fort-bend-county-voters https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04124008/Image-74-450x338.jpg Technical problem impacts Fort Bend County voters A countywide issue with electronic polling books caused delays and interfered with voters' ability to cast a ballot in the primary runoff election. However, voters could choose to submit a provisional https://springnews.org/news/heavy-rain-possible-for-houston-area-tuesday-night-into-wednesday-weather-service-says https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26153925/320c2756-410e-4670-936d-3c435746a803-450x253.jpg Heavy rain possible for Houston area Tuesday night into Wednesday, weather service says Rain could continue into the latter half of the week, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 50% chance of showers on Thursday and a 20% chance of rain on Friday. https://springnews.org/news/texas-primary-election-runoff-results-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/02131354/ELECTION-2026-BANNER_LOCAL-RESULTS-Mobile-800x400-1-450x225.png Texas primary election runoff results 2026 Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are competing in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. In the Houston region there are multiple U.S. House runoffs, including two Democratic incumbents facing each other i https://springnews.org/news/houston-insulation-company-manager-face-felony-illegal-dumping-charges https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-28-120859.png Houston insulation company, manager face felony illegal dumping charges Therm-All Insulation Inc. and a manager state-jail felony charges for allegedly dumping hundreds of pounds of commercial waste in north Harris County. https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-completes-hill-at-sims-regional-park-sunnysides-first-new-greenspace-in-50-years https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/3BD5UDRRXVHLNMFKOO64QSDQBM.png Harris County completes Hill at Sims Regional Park, Sunnyside's first new greenspace in 50 years Harris County completes Hill at Sims, Sunnyside's first new park in 50 years. The 100-acre greenspace offers trails, flood resilience, and free public access. https://springnews.org/news/montgomery-county-deputy-accused-of-sharing-arrestees-photo-and-drivers-license-on-social-media https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18852702_2023-EWN-THUMBNAIL.png?w=1600 Montgomery County deputy accused of sharing arrestee's photo and driver's license on social media Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable's Office said it became aware of the allegations on Wednesday. They said the deputy was sharing the pictures on social media for unknown reasons. https://springnews.org/news/ne-harris-county-port-arthur-isd-teacher-killed-by-wifes-ex-during-custody-exchange https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/706317264_2392482961226471_6929588430875625295_n.jpg NE Harris County: Port Arthur ISD teacher killed by wife's ex during custody exchange Gary Davis is charged with the death of Marlon Sanders. Officials say the suspect fired shots while his ex was picking up their baby girl from him. https://springnews.org/news/travelers-from-ebola-impact-zone-monitored-in-houston-area-harris-co-public-health-dept-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19183630_052726-ktrk-ebola-img.png Travelers from Ebola impact zone monitored in Houston area, Harris Co. Public Health Dept. says On Wednesday, Harris County Public Health officials held a media briefing to assure people that they have things under control. https://springnews.org/news/westbound-us-290-closed-in-cypress-area-due-to-overturned-18-wheeler https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26135247/Overturned18Wheeler290CFFD-450x338.jpg Westbound US 290 closed in Cypress area due to overturned 18-wheeler Five people were transported to local hospitals in stable condition after a crash near the intersection of 290 and North Eldridge Parkway, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-26-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 26, 2026) Today: We break down the key races in the Texas primary runoff election, talk with Houston actress Teresa Zimmermann about “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” receive an update on the Iran War and i https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-26-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 26, 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. https://springnews.org/news/university-of-houston-hires-will-davis-to-lead-baseball-program https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26151236/convert-1-450x253.jpg University of Houston hires Will Davis to lead baseball program During Davis’ time at Lamar University in Beaumont, he led the Cardinals to a 289-231 record in 10 seasons. https://springnews.org/news/in-west-texas-an-unlikely-alliance-stands-against-extending-the-border-wall https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26121445/npr2-450x298.webp In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall An unusual coalition of people across the political spectrum have banded together to rally against a border wall in the Big Bend. https://springnews.org/news/oil-giant-bp-ousts-new-chairman-over-conduct-and-shares-slide https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/08184216/DSC01904-1-450x300.jpg Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide London-based BP, which has its North American headquarters in Houston, is a “supermajor,” one of the five largest oil production and exploration companies in the world when measured by revenue and pro https://springnews.org/news/houston-insulation-company-charged-with-illegal-dumping https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/AJPEIBMR4NCT7ALSMXEKJUG2SA.jpg Houston insulation company charged with illegal dumping Surveillance footage and employee admissions led to felony charges against a Houston insulation company accused of illegal dumping in north Houston. https://springnews.org/news/beloved-port-arthur-music-teacher-allegedly-killed-by-wifes-ex-boyfriend-hcso-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19182639_052726-ktrk-port-arthur-isd-teacher-img.png Beloved Port Arthur music teacher allegedly killed by wife's ex-boyfriend, HCSO says The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the victim and his wife were picking up a child the wife shared with the suspect, when the suspect rushed out and shot the victim standing by his vehicle. https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-judge-race-appears-to-be-set-with-orlando-sanchez-and-letitia-plummer-leading-races https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19180185_052726-ktrk-sanchez-and-plummer-img.png Harris County judge race appears to be set, with Orlando Sanchez and Letitia Plummer leading races The race to be the next Harris County judge is down to two candidates, with Republican Orlando Sanchez and Democrat Letitia Plummer winning their respective primaries. https://springnews.org/news/northern-parts-of-harris-county-would-see-biggest-impact-of-new-flood-maps-rice-researchers-say https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/27150050/Downtown-Houston-Flooding-Harvey-AP-450x300.jpg Northern parts of Harris County would see biggest impact of new flood maps, Rice researchers say According to preliminary findings by Rice University researchers, Harris County Precinct 3 would see a more than 100% increase in the number of homes in a floodplain under a proposed FEMA map. https://springnews.org/news/texperts-county-attorneys-and-voting-rights https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13105340/Texperts_Square_HPM_wide-450x356.jpg Texperts: County Attorneys and Voting Rights In this installment, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host Brandon Rottinghaus explores the roles county attorneys play in local elections. https://springnews.org/news/houstons-bush-airport-to-screen-travelers-from-african-countries-impacted-by-ebola-outbreak https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26082939/AP26084567915412-450x300.jpg Houston's Bush Airport to screen travelers from African countries impacted by Ebola outbreak Airports in Atlanta and Washington also have been designated as entry points for airline travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. https://springnews.org/news/leading-while-learning https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26105342/AdobeStock_231495264-450x300.jpeg Leading While Learning Leadership as a Practice, Not a Position https://springnews.org/news/2-suspects-found-with-hundreds-of-pieces-of-stolen-mail-inside-u-haul-in-nw-harris-county-pct-4 https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19183265_052726-ktrk-public-storage-img.png 2 suspects found with hundreds of pieces of stolen mail inside U-Haul in NW Harris County: Pct. 4 Two men were arrested at a storage facility along the Northwest Freeway over the weekend, and a Precinct 4 spokesperson said stolen mail was found in the U-Haul they were using. https://springnews.org/news/annise-parker-concedes-democratic-county-judge-runoff-to-letitia-plummer https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/fae8d1df-f1cc-4700-b5fe-458588e74f66/20260525T155724/fae8d1df-f1cc-4700-b5fe-458588e74f66_750x422.jpg Annise Parker concedes Democratic county judge runoff to Letitia Plummer The winners move on to the November general election to take the seat being vacated by current Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. https://springnews.org/news/texas-gop-voters-vote-in-race-that-could-shape-future-of-the-party-and-the-senate https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26073202/ap26138638870864-450x300.webp Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party — and the Senate Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Sen https://springnews.org/news/houston-leaders-preparing-for-multiple-super-bowls-at-once-during-fifa-world-cup https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/f674bfad-8792-4b99-881c-4c923f03f4e3/image.jpg Houston leaders preparing for ‘multiple Super Bowls at once’ during FIFA World Cup With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, Houston and Harris County leaders say security preparations are already underway to handle what could be one of the largest events in the city’s history. https://springnews.org/news/commissioner-briones-expands-free-food-programs-for-harris-county-families-this-summer https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HN4KVE7NMBGQDDQS7HPHGKUP7E.jpg Commissioner Briones expands free food programs for Harris County families this summer Harris County Precinct 4 is expanding free summer food programs for families, offering fresh produce, free meals for kids, pop-up grocery stores and more. https://springnews.org/news/houston-ship-channel-bridge-honors-dr-richard-tapia-national-medal-of-science-recipient https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/4KSHXE5ZWRBTJLOQKWQGVYE4VY.png Houston Ship Channel bridge honors Dr. Richard Tapia, National Medal of Science recipient Harris County names Houston Ship Channel bridge after Dr. Richard Tapia, a pioneering mathematician who transformed STEM education nationwide. https://springnews.org/news/more-than-91k-voters-turn-out-in-harris-county-to-make-their-final-party-picks-in-the-primary-runoff https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26122526/Image-2026-05-26T121904.339-450x338.jpg More than 91K voters turn out in Harris County to make their final party picks in the primary runoff elections Party nominations for November's midterm election were up for grabs in several local congressional districts as well as in statewide and county-level races. https://springnews.org/news/election-day-for-primary-runoffs-may-26-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Election Day for primary runoffs (May 26, 2026) On Tuesday's show: Today is election day for the primary runoff races. We visit polling places across Greater Houston and recap what is on the ballot. Also, we talk with Houston native fashion designe https://springnews.org/news/astros-starter-tatsuya-imai-and-2-relievers-throw-combined-no-hitter-against-rangers https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26072104/AP26146077523182-450x300.jpg Astros starter Tatsuya Imai and 2 relievers throw combined no-hitter against Rangers It was the Astros' 17th regular-season no-hitter — four of them combined efforts — and the first no-hitter in the major leagues since 2024. https://springnews.org/news/study-finds-voting-can-help-you-live-longer https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26070736/istock-488764158-450x299.webp Study finds voting can help you live longer Voting is typically associated with politics and civil engagement, but a new study finds evidence that voting helps older people live longer. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3376-staples https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3376: Staples Episode: 3376 In which our common desk stapler earns its name. Today, Let's talk about staples. https://springnews.org/news/yes-there-are-still-tickets-available-for-world-cup-games-in-houston-but-theyll-cost-you https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/05142146/Image-51-450x338.jpg Yes, there are still tickets available for World Cup games in Houston — but they'll cost you FIFA is still selling some tickets to Houston's World Cup matches at face value, but it might cost you a grand or more. One match is still relatively affordable. https://springnews.org/news/34-suspected-drunk-drivers-arrested-in-harris-county-over-memorial-day https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/07/Police-sirens.jpg 34 suspected drunk drivers arrested in Harris County over Memorial Day Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies arrested and charged 34 suspected drunk drivers during a proactive impaired driver initiative over the Memorial Day weekend. https://springnews.org/news/election-results-republican-democratic-harris-county-judge-primary-runoff-winners https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2025/10/harris-county-live-results.jpg Election results: Republican, Democratic Harris County judge primary runoff winners Letitia Plummer beat Annise Parker in the Democratic runoff for Harris County Judge. On the other side, Orlando Sanchez was able to get the victory against Warren A. Howell as the Republican candidate https://springnews.org/news/houston-man-charged-with-murder-after-allegedly-shooting-ex-girlfriends-husband-during-child-custody https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/MVKMHBSMRNHW3ODJAJRDKLOQOQ.png Houston man charged with murder after allegedly shooting ex-girlfriend’s husband during child custody exchange A man has been charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed another man during a child custody exchange in northeast Houston on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office https://springnews.org/news/live-updates-results-texas-primary-runoff-election-2026-in-houston https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2182350103.jpg Live updates, results: Texas primary runoff election 2026 in Houston Live updates on the Texas Democratic and Primary Runoff Elections in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas on May 26, 2026. https://springnews.org/news/man-charged-after-deadly-shooting-tied-to-child-pickup-in-harris-county https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d_750x422.jpg Man charged after deadly shooting tied to child pickup in Harris County Harris County deputies say a man was charged with murder after a deadly shooting tied to a child pickup on Blue Timbers Court. https://springnews.org/news/annise-parker-concedes-harris-county-judge-democratic-primary-congratulates-letitia-plummer https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/XWJMPE5MLNDT7LYENHNAALSQ7A.jpg Annise Parker concedes Harris County Judge Democratic primary, congratulates Letitia Plummer Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker has officially conceded the Democratic primary race for Harris County Judge, congratulating Letitia Plummer after votes were counted Tuesday night. https://springnews.org/news/voters-are-tired-harris-county-clerk-celebrates-final-election-in-marathon-run-but-laments-turnout-i https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/5fbe7371-9c6a-482d-a4ee-c30005205bb2/20260527T040221/5fbe7371-9c6a-482d-a4ee-c30005205bb2_750x422.jpg 'Voters are tired' | Harris County clerk celebrates final election in marathon run, but laments turnout in nation’s third largest county While expressing pride in her team, the Harris County Clerk believes voter fatigue played a role in low turnout for the May primary. https://springnews.org/news/memorial-day-weekend-is-a-texas-sales-tax-holiday-for-energy-star-products https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26081829/energystar_wide-2daee62f7383cdefc2800eafc56b27e6c4a97f5a-450x253.jpg Memorial Day weekend is a Texas sales tax holiday for Energy Star products Energy Star is a voluntary labeling program administered by the EPA that sets energy efficiency specifications. Products such as air conditioners, ceiling fans and refrigerators qualify for the sales https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3298-optic-yellow https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3298: Optic Yellow Episode: 3298 Gender, Color, and Dichotomy in Tennis. Today, we take sides in tennis. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1578-seaplanes https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1578: Seaplanes Episode: 1578 The brief day of the great flying boats. Today, we ask what ever became of flying boats. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1577-the-monte-hall-problem https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1577: The Monte Hall Problem Episode: 1577 The Monty Hall Problem and the unexpected value of information. Today, we learn not to turn our back on information. https://springnews.org/news/4-arrested-after-3-deputies-were-injured-following-huge-teen-takeover-last-week-precinct-4-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19176065_052626-canyon-drive-takover.jpg 4 arrested after 3 deputies were injured following huge teen takeover last week, Precinct 4 says One officer sustained a concussion after being hit with a bottle, and the other was hit and bitten as multiple fights broke out on Friday evening in Harris County. https://springnews.org/news/waymo-pauses-driverless-car-service-in-texas-ahead-of-potentially-dangerous-storms https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/23133507/Image-67-450x348.jpg Waymo pauses driverless car service in Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms The autonomous ride-hailing service launched in Houston in February. Waymo subsequently issued a software recall after two of its vehicles got caught in floodwaters in San Antonio. https://springnews.org/news/galveston-crews-move-seaweed-away-from-shorelines-just-in-time-for-memorial-day-weekend https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22135728/DSC_0936-450x300.jpg Galveston crews move seaweed away from shorelines just in time for Memorial Day weekend Crews are required by federal guidelines to wait on relocating the sargassum until it hits an average height accumulation of 2.5 feet or higher and a ground cover width of 10 feet or more. https://springnews.org/news/the-biggest-political-moments-of-the-party-politics-season https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22095120/BEST-MOMENTS-OF-SEASON-4-450x253.jpg The Biggest Political Moments of the Party Politics Season Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics https://springnews.org/news/colony-ridge-developers-sue-alex-jones-for-defamation-over-social-media-video https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09103014/AP24319482532826-450x300.jpg Colony Ridge developers sue Alex Jones for defamation over social media video Developers of the residential community northeast of Houston, which recently settled a lawsuit with the Department of Justice, accuse Jones and former Texas gubernatorial candidate Pete Chambers of fa https://springnews.org/news/pct-4-harris-county-deputy-bitten-another-concussed-during-chaotic-party-response https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e603c352-8159-4c91-aaa1-5ceb441c5c74/20260527T025023/e603c352-8159-4c91-aaa1-5ceb441c5c74_750x422.jpg Pct. 4: Harris County deputy bitten, another concussed during chaotic party response A Spring neighborhood disturbance led to four arrests after a crowd at a rental property allegedly assaulted deputies, according to Harris County Precinct 4. https://springnews.org/news/eb-lanes-of-east-freeway-at-john-ralston-road-closed-after-crash-involving-pedestrian-authorities https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18908958_abc13-Alert-TRAFFIC-Logo-WEB.jpg?w=1600 EB lanes of East Freeway at John Ralston Road closed after crash involving pedestrian: Authorities According to Harris County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Terry Garza, all eastbound lanes of the East Freeway at John Ralston Road have been shut down. https://springnews.org/news/former-pct-3-constable-awarded-17-million-settlement-in-wrongful-termination-lawsuit https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19176500_052626-ktrk-pct-3-img.png Former Pct. 3 constable awarded $1.7 million settlement in wrongful termination lawsuit A former Harris County Constable Precinct 3 K-9 handler told ABC13 it's justice after a jury awarded him nearly $1.7 million of taxpayer money in a lawsuit against his former employer. https://springnews.org/news/ousted-library-director-wins-475000-settlement-in-discrimination-lawsuit-against-montgomery-county https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20144419/Montgomery-County-06-450x300.jpg Ousted library director wins $475,000 settlement in discrimination lawsuit against Montgomery County The lawsuit filed last year by Rhea Young alleged she was fired in retaliation for refusing to segregate and limit access to books containing LGBTQ+ themes or ideas. https://springnews.org/news/it-fits-dungeon-crawler-carl-author-gets-overshadowed-by-his-cat-princess-donut-would-approve https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22124041/Matt-Dinniman-Featured-image-450x225.jpg It fits: 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' author gets overshadowed by his cat. Princess Donut would approve. In an interview ahead of Comicpalooza, Matt Dinniman, the author of the popular "Dungeon Crawler Carl" books, which tell the story of a man and his ex-girlfriend's cat stuck on an alien game show, fit https://springnews.org/news/real-outrage-over-a-fake-sign-the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-week https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22113845/ai-generated-image-tipping-sign-restaurant-450x274.jpg Real outrage over a fake sign: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly. https://springnews.org/news/texas-am-urban-flood-study-looks-at-how-cities-can-affect-storms https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22083528/img-4392-450x338.webp Texas A&M urban flood study looks at how cities can affect storms The Texas A&M urban flood study, analyzing more than 40,000 weather events in major Texas cities over two decades, found that cities can actually change the weather, depending on the type of weather e https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-judge-primary-runoff-election-results-for-may-26-2026 https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/TO3CRO2UQFAA7KMRTKBAEUOEUQ.jpg Harris County Judge Primary Runoff Election results for May 26, 2026 2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election results for Harris County Judge. https://springnews.org/news/in-democratic-runoff-reps-al-green-and-christian-menefee-clash-over-influence-of-big-money-in-politi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22082148/Green-Menefee-450x293.jpg In Democratic runoff, Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee clash over influence of big money in politics The clash embodies the tension for Democrats who rely on large fundraising hauls to remain competitive, even as they denounce the outsized political influence of corporate cash. https://springnews.org/news/by-the-numbers-145k-ballots-cast-early-in-harris-county-runoff-election-as-republicans-outpace-democ https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/O6KOEAFWKVAVRHYILUB44ZCKLM.jpg By the numbers: 145K+ ballots cast early in Harris County runoff election as Republicans outpace Democrats It’s runoff Election Day in Harris County, and voters are heading back to the polls for yet another election cycle. https://springnews.org/news/polls-now-open-for-texas-primary-runoff-election-as-harris-county-urges-voters-to-cast-ballots https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/b44beeed-47ea-4e63-8be5-be758670b5df/image.jpg Polls now open for Texas primary runoff election as Harris County urges voters to cast ballots Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November general election. https://springnews.org/news/27-packages-of-cocaine-washed-ashore-on-a-galveston-island-beach-police-say https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21140524/Untitled-design-5-450x300.jpg 27 packages of cocaine washed ashore on a Galveston Island beach, police say Police said the discovery is not all that uncommon. In April 2025, officials in nearby Jamaica Beach said packages containing drugs washed up on the west end of the island. https://springnews.org/news/in-test-of-state-abortion-laws-montgomery-county-prosecutors-charge-man-with-illegally-inducing-abor https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20144728/Montgomery-County-17-450x253.jpg In test of state abortion laws, Montgomery County prosecutors charge man with illegally inducing abortion The case, which prosecutors say is the first of its kind since Texas outlawed abortions, involves a man whom law enforcement accuses of slipping an abortion-inducing medication into a pregnant woman’s https://springnews.org/news/comicpalooza-returns-to-houston-this-memorial-day-weekend-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18170255/Cosplay-Photos-by-Amial-Velasquez-061-450x300.jpg Comicpalooza returns to Houston this Memorial Day Weekend 2026 The festival, which organizers claim to be the biggest of its kind in Texas, takes place from Friday, May 22, until Sunday, May 24. https://springnews.org/news/hurricane-season-forecast-may-22-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Hurricane season forecast (May 22, 2026) On Friday's show: NOAA is predicting a below-average number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. We dive into the agency's annual forecast. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1576-the-wind https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1576: The Wind Episode: 1576 The wind and its technologies in the ancient mind. Today, wind and the medieval mind. https://springnews.org/news/cornyn-paxton-make-dueling-campaign-stops-in-houston-area-during-gop-primary-runoff-for-senate https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03162705/Image-39-450x239.jpg Cornyn, Paxton make dueling campaign stops in Houston area during GOP primary runoff for Senate U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited the region for the first time since President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton on Tuesday. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-21-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 21, 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. https://springnews.org/news/driver-found-dead-in-vehicle-near-east-harris-county-intersection-hcso-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19174449_052626-ktrk-waldine-st-homicide-sw-img.png?w=1600 Driver found dead in vehicle near east Harris County intersection, HCSO says An investigation is underway after a driver was found dead in a vehicle with possible gunshot wounds on Tuesday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office announced. https://springnews.org/news/man-found-shot-dead-in-vehicle-in-east-harris-county https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2021/08/e88ea6ce-police20generic20-20police20lights_1481861178011_2446745_ver1.0.png Man found shot dead in vehicle in east Harris County Harris County officials investigate after a man's body was found inside a vehicle in east Harris County on Tuesday. https://springnews.org/news/federal-agency-predicts-below-average-atlantic-hurricane-season-in-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19115424/HurricaneIkeNASA-450x336.jpg Federal agency predicts below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026 The forecast released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration aligns with the prediction released earlier this year by researchers at Colorado State University. Hurricane seaso https://springnews.org/news/overturned-18-wheeler-shuts-down-westbound-us-290-near-fm-1960 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/d1521a6d-8888-4e0f-a4ee-3a33b5280f50/20260526T170023/d1521a6d-8888-4e0f-a4ee-3a33b5280f50_750x422.jpg Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down westbound U.S. 290 near FM 1960 Drivers are being urged to avoid westbound U.S. 290 near FM 1960 after a major crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler. https://springnews.org/news/stolen-ferrari-coupe-out-of-florida-found-in-houston-area-home https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/BRIODRD54VBYDGTNIDLDWJIFKE.png Stolen Ferrari Coupe out of Florida found in Houston-area home An expensive discovery was made this week after Pct. 4 deputies recovered a stolen Ferrari at a Houston area home, according to Corporal Thomas with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. https://springnews.org/news/driver-found-dead-with-possible-gunshot-wounds-in-east-harris-county https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d_750x422.jpg Driver found dead with possible gunshot wounds in east Harris County A man was found dead from gunshot wounds in a vehicle in east Harris County. Investigators suspect the shooter was in the car with him, per police insights. https://springnews.org/news/what-harris-county-election-officials-are-seeing-on-election-day https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/1d4aaf9c-56e6-4032-b366-b411e271182c/20260525T105225/1d4aaf9c-56e6-4032-b366-b411e271182c_750x422.jpg What Harris County election officials are seeing on Election Day Thousands of voters cast ballots in Harris County Tuesday morning as polls remained open across Texas for runoff elections. https://springnews.org/news/inside-the-legal-battle-over-undocumented-immigrants-right-to-challenge-their-detention https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21084720/CoreCivic-TT-450x299.jpg Inside the legal battle over undocumented immigrants’ right to challenge their detention Last year the Trump administration launched a policy of keeping all immigrants arrested by ICE in detention without the right to request bond, reversing decades of established law. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-21-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 21, 2026) Today: We celebrate Ernie Manouse’s 30th anniversary at Houston Public Media, talk with Congressman Al Green about the upcoming runoff election for TX-18, and our hosts share their latest Current Obse https://springnews.org/news/houston-isd-plans-to-raise-employees-costs-for-health-insurance https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21123042/05202026-MIKE-MILES-BUDGET-WORKSHOP-HISD-450x300.jpg Houston ISD plans to raise employees’ costs for health insurance A draft of HISD’s budget proposal for next year reveals the district plans to increase salaries, but mostly to offset the rise in health insurance costs. https://springnews.org/news/westbound-lanes-of-us-290-shut-down-at-fm-1960-due-to-overturned-18-wheeler https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/TQM2G6M6ZVDUXCROE2EJNTBRGE.png Westbound lanes of US 290 shut down at FM 1960 due to overturned 18-wheeler An overturned 18-wheeler has caused all westbound lanes of US 290 to be shut down. https://springnews.org/news/camp-mystic-chief-health-officers-nursing-license-suspended-over-flood-response https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21124252/20250706-texas-flooding-kerville-camp-32-450x300.webp Camp Mystic chief health officer's nursing license suspended over flood response State regulators say Camp Mystic's chief health officer abandoned campers and staff as deadly floodwaters rose. https://springnews.org/news/congo-which-will-base-in-houston-for-world-cup-cancels-fan-farewell-in-kinshasa-over-ebola-fears https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18142713/DRC-450x304.jpg Congo, which will base in Houston for World Cup, cancels fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears All of the Congo players and the team’s French coach are based outside of the central African country with most of them playing in France. https://springnews.org/news/multiple-breaker-boxes-stolen-from-homes-in-tomball-causing-power-outages-according-to-pct-4 https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19171247_052526-ktrk-breaker-box-img.png Multiple breaker boxes stolen from homes in Tomball, causing power outages, according to Pct. 4 According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, multiple homes in the Braemar Village subdivision had their breaker boxes stolen, leaving them without power. https://springnews.org/news/ebola-concerns-reach-houston-as-global-outbreak-intersects-with-world-cup-travel https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f123119a-17c7-4c7b-b0c0-724dfd7305fb/20260525T194832/f123119a-17c7-4c7b-b0c0-724dfd7305fb_750x422.jpg Ebola concerns reach Houston as global outbreak intersects with World Cup travel Officials have said the Ebola risk remains low ahead of World Cup travel. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the Houston area is prepared. https://springnews.org/news/hisd-superintendent-mike-miles-may-21-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (May 21, 2026) On Thursday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the state of the district, changes in special education, and to address listener questions. https://springnews.org/news/man-found-dead-inside-vehicle-in-east-harris-county https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/J7IE4LKZAFABZJHRHXMJU2W7H4.png Man found dead inside vehicle in East Harris County Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle in East Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. https://springnews.org/news/despite-higher-gas-prices-and-flight-costs-texans-are-continuing-to-travel https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/01171053/IMG_9531-450x338.jpg Despite higher gas prices and flight costs, Texans are continuing to travel Roughly 3.7 million Texans are planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend, a similar number compared to last year, according to AAA. https://springnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2596-golf-club-grooves https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2596: Golf Club Grooves Episode: 2596 Golf Club Grooves: How small changes in technology can cause controversy. Today's episode is brought to you by the letters U and V. https://springnews.org/news/mother-girlfriend-arrested-months-after-toddlers-found-severely-injured-in-northwest-harris-county-h https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/68829b04-9813-470e-a3de-8e8e5646f45b/image.jpg Mother, girlfriend arrested months after toddlers found severely injured in northwest Harris County home Two women are behind bars, accused of severely abusing two toddlers in northwest Harris County. https://springnews.org/news/finance-reports-polling-suggest-mccoy-leads-carter-in-democratic-runoff-for-fort-bend-county-judge https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20161532/McCoy-CarterFBCDemPrimary-450x273.jpg Finance reports, polling suggest McCoy leads Carter in Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge Dexter McCoy and Rachelle Carter are competing in the May 26 primary runoff, with the winner facing interim County Judge Daniel Wong in November's general election. https://springnews.org/news/abbott-campaigns-for-texas-railroad-commission-chair-jim-wright-warning-against-inexperienced-bo-fre https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/09195943/20250815-screwworm-pl01-450x300.webp Abbott campaigns for Texas Railroad Commission Chair Jim Wright, warning against 'inexperienced' Bo French French, the former chair of the Tarrant County Republican Party, is running a close race against the incumbent Wright in the Republican primary runoff, focusing heavily on culture war issues. https://springnews.org/news/hcso-suspect-charged-after-man-and-woman-found-dead-with-gunshot-wounds-at-apartment-complex-in-spri https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/b7b47ada-a8e5-4c01-9c32-7d44dfc77ab6/b7b47ada-a8e5-4c01-9c32-7d44dfc77ab6_750x422.jpg HCSO: Suspect charged after man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds at apartment complex in Spring area Authorities are investigating after a man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds at a north Harris County apartment complex this morning. https://springnews.org/news/building-fire-in-north-houston-put-out-after-hfd-crews-respond-images-show https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19165025_hfd-fire-n-shep-img.png?w=1600 Building fire in north Houston put out after HFD crews respond, images show According to the Houston Fire Department, crews responded to the building fire located on North Shepherd Drive near West Montgomery Road. https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-voting-locations-map-where-to-vote-in-may-26-2026-runoff-election https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2025/10/harris-county-polling-locations.jpg Harris County voting locations map: Where to vote in May 26, 2026 runoff election Democrats and Republicans in Texas will vote Tuesday, May 26, in the primary runoff elections. Here's where to vote in Harris County. https://springnews.org/news/texas-first-confirmed-west-nile-virus-case-of-2026-is-in-harris-county https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/18150116/Mosquito-AdobeStock_111872748-450x300.jpeg Texas' first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 is in Harris County In the past five years, there have been 976 West Nile virus cases reported in Texas, resulting in 106 deaths, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://springnews.org/news/a-foundation-is-being-created-in-honor-of-houston-restaurant-owner-thy-mitchell-her-family-says https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05143453/Image-20-450x360.jpg A foundation is being created in honor of Houston restaurant owner Thy Mitchell, her family says The Traveler's Table co-owner, her two children and her husband were found dead in their River Oaks home earlier this month in what authorities have described as a murder-suicide. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-20-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 20, 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. https://springnews.org/news/hello-houston-live-at-the-bryan-museum-may-20-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – LIVE at The Bryan Museum (May 20, 2026) Today: We broadcast the show from the historic Galveston museum, where we learn more about what can be found on the famous Texas island today, while also learning more about its past. https://springnews.org/news/500000-fewer-texans-are-on-snap-as-participation-slips-nationally https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20140510/20260129-Pineland-MC-06-450x300.jpg 500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollm https://springnews.org/news/houston-residents-will-be-able-to-register-online-to-speak-at-city-council-meetings https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/22091343/IMG_5136-1-450x300.jpg Houston residents will be able to register online to speak at city council meetings A measure approved by the council on Wednesday brings the city to the same standards as other major Texas cities in allowing public speakers to sign up online. https://springnews.org/news/new-17-billion-contract-in-big-bend-national-park-wont-be-used-for-border-wall-cbp-says https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20113111/4051209484_0bdbec8e95_b-450x338.webp New $1.7 billion contract in Big Bend National Park won't be used for border wall, CBP says Last week, a government spending website showed a new Department of Homeland Security contract would be used for a "border wall" in the national park. On Tuesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection sa https://springnews.org/news/we-are-okay-harris-county-judge-lina-hidalgo-addresses-ebola-concerns-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-i https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/ZLZ556RFVNGGNI326BUWSPXRSQ.png ‘We are okay’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses Ebola concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston With just weeks to go before Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed growing public concerns Monday over Ebola cases connected to central Africa and wh https://springnews.org/news/in-texas-high-schools-bet-on-a-bright-future-for-oil-and-gas-careers-under-trump https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20110532/k12-oil-gas-cte-2-450x338.webp In Texas, high schools bet on a bright future for oil and gas careers under Trump The fossil fuel industry pumps millions into preparing high schoolers for jobs as lease operators, technicians and more. The president's call to "drill, baby, drill" has reinvigorated that work. https://springnews.org/news/man-arrested-after-hpd-pursuit-suspect-reportedly-performed-donuts-while-brandishing-ar-15-in-parkin https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/GFA7XMYVQBD4VHNYHWQOMXMJTU.png Man arrested after HPD pursuit; suspect reportedly performed donuts while brandishing AR-15 in parking lot before chase A driver was taken into custody early Monday morning after leading Houston police on a pursuit following a chaotic car meetup event in north Houston, according to scanner traffic. https://springnews.org/news/harris-county-officials-say-world-cup-events-remain-low-risk-amid-ebola-monitoring https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2019/09/ebola20virus_1444401339411_328393_ver1.0.jpg Harris County officials say World Cup events remain low risk amid Ebola monitoring Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting se https://springnews.org/news/early-voting-turnout-drops-sharply-ahead-of-harris-county-runoff-election https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/174949b0-bba0-4fc1-9186-76d856a800b8/image.jpg Early voting turnout drops sharply ahead of Harris County runoff election Early voting turnout in Harris County has dropped more than 50% compared to the March primary election. https://springnews.org/news/man-charged-in-shooting-that-left-2-dead-at-spring-apartment-complex-deputies-say https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/adrian-abreu.jpeg Man charged in shooting that left 2 dead at Spring apartment complex, deputies say Officials say shots were fired during a domestic disturbance after a woman called a friend for help. The Harris County District Attorney's Office will determine whether charges will be filed. https://springnews.org/news/man-charged-in-shooting-that-killed-romantic-partner-another-man-at-spring-apartment-complex https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/05004d87-cbe6-4713-9b6b-617d78ac1120/image.jpg Man charged in shooting that killed romantic partner, another man at Spring apartment complex Harris County officials are continuing to investigate a deadly shooting at a Spring apartment complex that left two people dead, and authorities have now announced an arrest in the case.