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On Monday's show: Last week’s shooting by ICE agents of a Houstonian who had entered the country illegally more than 30 years ago raised, to some, questions about why he had only in recent years sough
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on rainy weather in the forecast and the potential for flooding. And we learn about a TEA investigation of HISD's plans to consolidate some special education servi
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.
On Friday's show: We consider what happened to the idea of de-escalation in police encounters with the public, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and we talk with jazz legend K
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
On Tuesday's show: We learn how a little-known appeals process allowed thousands of wealthy homes to be removed from floodplain maps. And we get details about a lawsuit filed by Daniel Wong, who had b
On Monday's show: We offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city. And we reflect on how Houston did as a FIFA World Cup host city.
On Thursday's show: As Houston gears up to mark the nation's 250th birthday, we run down some of the celebrations around the region. And we we discuss what makes you proud to be a Houstonian.
In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies dish on their favorite places for happy hour food and drink -- or even late-night "reverse" happy hours.
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss their favorite places for happy hour food and drink.
On Tuesday's show: Could the Corpus Christi water crisis have been averted if Texans were a little more realistic about climate change? We learn how the state may have underestimated the increasing si
On Monday's show: We learn how last week's tire fire in southeast Houston may be affecting air quality. And we discuss how last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing the president to end the nation’s
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According to Houston police, 31-year-old Roman Brewington is accused of intentionally recording and hiding his phone in the bathroom at the Dandelion Cafe in the Heights.
After Fort Bend County election officials said a clerical error impacted all voting sites during the May primary runoff, they're eyeing changes ahead of November.
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The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
Houston is done hosting our seven matches. And now, we're finally getting our first hard numbers, showing just how many people came to our city for the World Cup, but results seem to be mixed.
Another round of showers and storms will roll through Southeast Texas Wednesday, beginning in the morning and lasting through the early afternoon. While no flash flooding is expected this time, minor ponding on roads and street flooding could be a concern for your morning...
The Senate passed a bill four years ago to make daylight saving time permanent, but it stalled in the House.
Officials said the box provides a secure, anonymous option for the legal surrender of a baby. Once the baby is placed inside, a silent alarm alerts firefighters, and personnel respond within minutes.
Officials also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August.
One man is facing charges following an incident on Monday in Houston, officials said.
Olympian Suni Lee is officially returning to competitive gymnastics ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
A day after prosecutors dropped a second murder charge against a man accused of killing a repairman, he was indicted by a grand jury for that murder, according to court records.
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
The public viewing, which is being coordinated by the local LULAC chapter, will be held at the Great Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale.
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
A Pasadena police officer has resigned following an ongoing investigation into misuse of the Flock camera system, according to Pasadena City Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero.
The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out.
Flock license plate reader cameras have become a key crime-fighting tool for law enforcement agencies across the Houston area, but questions about privacy and oversight are growing after a Pasadena police officer was accused of improperly using the system to track a fellow...
President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday.
Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models.
The company wants to build a small-scale LNG plant that will be used to fuel cruise ships and other vessels.
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release.
The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.
McNair had principal ownership of the city's NFL team the death of her husband, Bob McNair, in 2018. She is survived by four children, including Cal McNair, chair and CEO of the team.
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.
According to the National Weather Service a Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the Texas Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains through Thursday evening.
Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.
Janice McNair and her husband, Bob, founded the Texans in 1999, before the team's expansion in 2002.
Hobby Airport will invest $66 million into a full concrete runway reconstruction. Bush Airport will also use $62 million to upgrade its inter-terminal train systems, improve airfield drainage infrastructure, and modernize its HVAC systems.
Texas regulators are allowing AI data centers across the state to start up thousands of new pollution sources with no public notice or environmental reviews.
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra faces felony charges in Harris County and in Florida, which could impact his ability to represent his clients in federal immigration court.
Today: We listen to the newest episode of “Texperts," learn about a Rice University professor’s four-year project exploring an aggressive form of brain cancer, spotlight the work of the Emancipation Park Conservancy, and more.
Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo was due to appear in federal court Tuesday, but the hearing was abruptly postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in parts of Texas, and a new date has not yet been scheduled.
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
The U.S. Department of State has deployed search and rescue efforts in Venezuela and deployed American-based teams to help repair critical infrastructure like the Simon Bolivar Airport in Caracas, where humanitarian aid from across the country, including Texas, have arrived.
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