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Assault on Law Enforcement and Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Conviction in ICAC Case
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea for Raul Alcantaria, 29, on two counts of Aggravated Assault of a Public Se...
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HISD's Walnut Bend Elementary placed on 'hold' due to bomb threat, school officials say
In a letter to parents, officials said HISD police are conducting a systematic sweep while students remain in their classrooms.
safety
Precinct 1 deputy injured in crash on IH-69 at Collingsworth, authorities confirm
It's unclear what led to the crash, but authorities said the deputy was hospitalized due to his injuries, which are not life-threatening.
safety
Former Missouri City police officer found guilty in 2024 crash that killed three people
The former Missouri City police officer was found guilty of three counts of aggravated assault by a public servant in the deadly crash that killed thr...
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SW Houston homeowner shoots 'bloodied' man who kicked down his door and forced entry, police say
Houston police say a man with blood on his head was running through the neighborhood with a masked man before he kicked in a door, forced entry, and w...
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Shelter-in-place lifted after explosion at Valero facility in Port Arthur, police say
According to Port Arthur police, residents in the city's west side were advised to shelter in place after an explosion occurred at a Valero facility.
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Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean, USGS says
A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean, prompting coastal evacuations but no wider tsunami warning...
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Southwest Houston townhome owners say they're being terrorized by 'menace' neighbor
Records show 39-year-old Daniel Atnafu has been arrested 10 times in the last two years for damaging property and threatening his neighbors at the com...
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Motorcyclist killed in deadly League City crash after police pursuit, GCSO says
Galveston County Sheriff's Office said the suspect driver of the motorcycle was killed in the crash after a police pursuit in League City.
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Texas Amber Alert: Missing New Caney teen found
The New Caney teen at the center of an Amber Alert has been found, his family says.
safety
How an Afghan man who aided U.S. military forces died in ICE custody in Texas
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died March 14 in a Dallas hospital, the day after ICE arrested him outside his home. He was the 24th person to die in I...
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Harris Co. Pct. 1 constable deputy, motorist taken to hospital after crash
A deputy with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office and another motorist were taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the Eastex Fr...
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Hourslong security lines at Bush Airport leave Houston travelers missing flights, rebooking while they wait
The Trump administration sent ICE agents to airports in Houston and across the U.S. on Monday to assist TSA workers, many of whom are calling out sick...
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Fire out and shelter-in-place order is lifted after oil refinery explosion in Port Arthur
No one was injured in Monday's explosion at a Valero refinery near the Texas coast, Port Arthur Mayor Charlotte M. Moses said.
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Port Arthur explosion: Fire extinguished at Valero refinery, shelter-in-place lifted
A shelter-in-place has been lifted in Port Arthur following an explosion at the Valero refinery on Monday, officials say.
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Two pilots killed in LaGuardia Airport crash have been identified by Canadian officials
Antoine Forest was the captain and Mackenzie Gunther was the first officer, according to Forest's hometown and the college where Gunther earned his av...
montgomery
Texas AMBER Alert issued for missing teen last seen in New Caney
A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for 17-year-old Eric Crenshaw, last seen in New Caney. Police say he may be in immediate danger.
safety
Man shot after forcing way into southwest Houston home
Police say a man was critically injured after forcing entry into a southwest Houston home. A second suspect remains at large.
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Texas schools ordered to stop instruction, activities related to Cesar Chavez
The guidance comes after sexual assault allegations recently came to light.
safety
Jury reaches verdict in trial of former Missouri City Police officer involved in triple fatal 2024 crash
The former Missouri City Police officer was convicted on three counts of aggravated assault by a public servant in connection with the June 20, 2024, ...
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NTSB says TSA holdup in Houston slowed expert heading to deadly LaGuardia crash scene
Wait times in at Bush Airport were four hours or more on Monday. The NTSB said an air traffic specialist was stuck in line, trying to get to New York.
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Galveston County: 19-year-old killed in crash shortly after pursuit with authorities in League City
A 19-year-old is dead following a crash that occurred after authorities were pursuing him, officials said.
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Quadruple amputee, professional cornhole player faces murder charges
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly s...
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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary, President Donald Trump's pick to fill the role vacated after Kristi Noem was fired.
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DoorDash introduces emergency gas relief program for Dashers through April 26. Here's how it works.
The company is offering 10% cash back on gas and weekly payments for those driving over 125 miles.
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Fire at Valero refinery in Port Arthur extinguished; shelter-in-place lifted, some schools delayed
Residents ordered to shelter after a Valero refinery explosion are now safe. The major fire is out, and no injuries are reported, according to officia...
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Aldine ISD student hit by car while getting off school bus, district officials say
A student from Avalos P-TECH School was hit by a vehicle while exiting a school bus on Henry Road, prompting an investigation by Aldine ISD Police.
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Quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of shooting, killing man during argument while driving
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, is charged with killing 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells.
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Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber hosts Taxes for Small Business Workshop
The Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber held their first workshop of the year as part of the JP Morgan Learning Series titled "Taxes for Small Business...
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Former Missouri City officer found guilty of 3 counts of aggravated assault by a public servant
A former Missouri City officer has been found guilty of three counts of aggravated assault by a public servant with a deadly weapon finding, in connec...
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Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, victim awarded $19M
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
safety
Fort Bend deputy killed while helping others; suspect arrested with victim's own handcuffs
A man faces two felonies after prosecutors say he fled the scene of a crash that killed a Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy who had stopped to help st...
safety
Meteor streaks across California sky, third fireball in past week
The sighting over central California is the third meteor event seen in the U.S. in the past six days.
safety
Surveillance video shows suspects wanted in Tomball car burglaries
Break-ins reported in Alexander Estates as police urge residents to stay vigilant. Detectives believe more vehicles may have been targeted overnight.
montgomery
Security guard shot during Conroe ATM robbery; suspect dead after self-inflicted gunshot
The Conroe police chief is asking the community to pray for a 59-year-old security guard who's fighting for his life after an ATM robbery.
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Meteors are more common than you might think. Here’s what happened with one in Houston
A 3-foot-wide meteor weighing about a ton broke through the Earth’s atmosphere on Saturday and exploded with the force of 26 tons of TNT. A piece of t...
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Harris County man killed in shooting on McAulty Road
Deputies are investigating after a man was shot to death at a home in north Harris County on Monday.
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Teen girl found after being reported missing
The teen was reported missing over the weekend.
montgomery
Armed robbery at Conroe ATM leaves armored carrier shot; suspect dead
A money carrier was shot during a robbery at a Bank of America ATM in Conroe Monday morning, leading to a police chase that ended with the suspect dea...
safety
New research and technology hopes to aid in wildfire recovery for Texas cattle ranchers
A study is starting soon from Texas Tech University researchers within the Department of Natural Resource Management, utilizing new technology to stud...
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How an Afghan man who aided U.S. military forces died in ICE custody in Texas
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died March 14 in a Dallas hospital, the day after ICE arrested him outside his home. He was the 24th person to die in I...
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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens
The Senate has voted to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security.
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Rising gas and diesel prices strain budgets and delivery drivers' wallets
The national retail average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.977 Tuesday. Diesel averaged $5.345.
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Corpus Christi cuts timeline to disaster as Abbott issues emergency orders
The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no pla...
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Live updates: Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab stat...
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James Broadnax is scheduled to die for Texas murders. Now his cousin claims he shot the victims
James Broadnax's cousin has confessed to shooting and killing Christian music producers in Garland in 2008. Broadnax faces execution April 30 for the ...
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Today on Texas on Standard: Debate grows over César Chávez Day and public memorials in Texas
Questions are emerging about the future of César Chávez Day and monuments honoring the labor leader after reports he coerced and assaulted women and g...
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'It's really cathartic': Bob Odenkirk trades fast talk for fists in 'Normal'
In his latest turn, the “Better Call Saul” star leans deeper into action, playing a small-town sheriff caught in a mystery that’s as violent as it is ...
schools
The John Cooper School Students shine as Tommy Tune Finalists
The John Cooper School is proud to announce that its Upper School theater production has been named a finalist in multiple categories for the 2026 Tom...
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Border wall plans changed to avoid Big Bend Ranch State Park
The U.S. Border Patrol said Monday that Big Bend Ranch State Park may be spared from border wall construction. The news came after federal authorities...
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Algae-covered sidewalk near East End school raises safety concerns
In Houston's East End, residents claim a persistent eight-month water leak near a school poses safety risks, yet no agency accepts responsibility for ...
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Interfaith Community Clinic to host Annual Women Empowering Women Luncheon April 9
Interfaith Community Clinic is excited to announce that the annual Women Empowering Women Luncheon, benefiting Interfaith Community Clinic, will be pr...
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American Heart Association announces new leadership for Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to heart and brain health for all, announces two key leadership a...
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Why Texans Don’t Vote — And What Could Change That
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Ben Taub expansion passes (March 20, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get updates on a battle over immigration enforcement playing out at city hall and the county's vote on the expansion plan for Ben...
government
What it will take for Talarico to win over Crockett’s Black voter base
While she didn’t win the Texas Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, Rep. Jasmine Crockett dominated the Black vote in the party’s primary. Now, poli...
montgomery
Wider effects of strikes on Iran (March 23, 2026)
On Monday's show: The Trump administration claims the war in Iran will not be an extended engagement. But what if it is? We discuss how it might affec...
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The Woodlands Children’s Museum announces annual Eggtivities Event
The museum is excited to announce that its annual Eggtivities event will take place on Friday, April 3rd from 9:30am to 3:00pm and Saturday, April 4th...
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Award-winning True Anomaly brewery cites I-45 expansion impact in announcing taproom closure
I-45 is being expanded and rerouted in the downtown area as part of a multi-billion-dollar project by the Texas Department of Transportation that has ...
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El Dusty bridges Corpus Christi's musical past with its present — with an eye on the future
The DJ and founder of downtown staples like Produce talks his career, Tejano music and what lies ahead for the city's creative scene amid water supply...
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Texas Standard for March 20, 2026: A special broadcast from Corpus Christi
We're broadcasting from the Sparkling City by the Sea and talking all things Corpus — including about ongoing issues surrounding the water supply, but...
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9-year-old pianist's 'fingers turn into dancers' as he wows audiences
A little boy is putting out some very big music on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Alexander Zhou is only 9 years old but has a deep connection to music.
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Dog reunited with family 11 years after being stolen from backyard in Philadelphia
After more than decade apart, a dog that was stolen from a Philadelphia backyard was reunited with his family in an emotional and heartwarming moment.
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Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials
The U.S. Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon.
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Frozen Art Ice Cream shop makes each flavorful scoop a masterpiece
As we move into springtime, temperatures begin to rise and thoughts of cold, creamy ice cream materialize.
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Artist transforms 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer ball into Juneteenth tribute in Galveston
Visit Galveston, the marketing organization for the island, received the five large soccer balls as part of its partnership with Houston’s World Cup h...
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Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl
The pressure is on to end the partial government shutdown that is leading to long lines at U.S. airports as TSA workers continue going without pay.
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Houston airport TSA wait times today at IAH, Hobby amid partial government shutdown
Check TSA security screening wait times at Houston airports including at George Bush Intercontinental Aiport (IAH) and William P Hobby Aiport (HOU).
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Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of César Chávez from lessons
Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.
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Houston faces persistent heat and morning fog amid allergy concerns
Houston sees foggy starts but warms into the 80s this week; expect a dry and humid pattern until a cooler front arrives this weekend, bringing no rain...
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State of the energy industry (March 24, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We learn about events, speakers, and protests happening during the annual CERAWeek energy conference this week in Houston and we di...
business
No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some ind...
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WWII veteran on mission to receive Purple Heart before his 100th birthday
Retired Col. Glenn Fisher says he was wounded in combat more than 80 years ago, but the Army says it doesn't have the records to prove it.
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Cody Johnson sets concert attendance record to conclude 2026 Houston rodeo
A total of 2.6 million people attended the Houston rodeo this year held across three weeks at NRG Park.
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Why ICE agents are still receiving paychecks during the partial government shutdown
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are still receiving paychecks while TSA agents have worked without pay since mid-February.
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TotalEnergies starts CERAWeek by saying it will end offshore wind projects, reinvest in oil and gas
The French company, with a U.S. headquarters in Houston, made the announcement on the first day of the global energy conference being held this week a...
events
Celine Dion prepares to make concert comeback in Paris, reports say
Dion teased the Paris concerts on Monday, with a carousel of Paris throwbacks.
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Hello Houston (March 23, 2026)
Today: We talk with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches, meteorologist Justin Ballard breaks down the El Niño weather event, comedian Marcus ...
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Young Texas Artists announces 2026 Music Competition Winners
Young Texas Artists (YTA) brought together the best of Texas, from downhome traditions to world-class classical talent, during its gala and music comp...
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Main Street Theater and The Pavilion present 'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs' with Two Free Performances
On March 28, join your friends at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for a playful day of music, storytelling and audience participation as a classic...
business
Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees amid Fortnite downturn
Epic Games cites declining Fortnite engagement and industry-wide slowdown as it cuts more than 1,000 jobs.
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Wildwood Elementary in NW Harris Co. placed on lockdown after reports of nearby gas leak: Pct. 4
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's office shared that it was helping the Tomball crews with a major gas leak in the area of W. Lake Run Boulevard an...
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Fog is possible in Houston Tuesday morning, cool down coming this weekend
Yeah, it's warm, but we do have a cooldown and some needed rain chances in sight.
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Lanes reopened after overturned big rig blocks I-45 North southbound before Greens Road
Houston TranStar shows multiple lanes have been reopened along the North Freeway at Greens on Tuesday morning following the wreck.
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Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl
"All I can say is that the discussions have been very positive and productive, and hopefully headed in the right direction," said Senate Majority Lead...
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'Daredevil: Born Again' premiere held in New York City ahead of new season on Disney+
Monday night was the big premiere in New York City ahead of the first episode on Tuesday.
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Muir Beach's 16th century England hideaway transports you to a whole new world
Only a short 20-minute drive from the Golden Gate, a trip to the Pelican Inn feels like you traveled back in time.
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Texas Supreme Court weighs constitutional beach access in case against SpaceX
The nine justices traveled to the Rio Grande Valley earlier this month to hear oral arguments.
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Texas ranks among top 15 most stressed states in new study
The state leads the nation in job security, but high stress levels are fueled by the second-longest average workweeks and low credit scores.
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Elon Musk announces $20B chip plant coming to Austin
The $20 billion "Terafab" plant will be built near Tesla's campus in eastern Travis County.
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A 12-year-old got severe burns from a TikTok trend. Now she's warning others.
An Indiana girl suffered burns on her neck and face after trying a trend she saw on TikTok involving a popular sensory toy.
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Trader Joe's recalls over 9M pounds of vegetable fried rice sold in 43 states due to glass contamination
The new recall of Trader Joe's frozen vegetable fried rice products affects multiple states, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Georgia.
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Today on Texas Standard: How Texas plans to power its AI data center boom
In the next few years, Texas could have more data centers than anywhere else in the world. The state will need energy to power those plants and severa...
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Live updates: Trump lifts hopes for war to wind down as Iran denies negotiations
President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continue...
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The Woodlands wasn’t picked for free underground tunnels from Elon Musk’s company | Here’s who was
The results are in for The Boring Company's Tunnel Vision Challenge. Bids from Baltimore, Dallas, and New Orleans moved forward. The one from the Wood...
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Frustration grows at Bush Airport as TSA staffing shortages cause massive lines | What to expect Tuesday
Travelers at Bush Airport face long security delays as nearly 40% of TSA agents call out amid the government shutdown, with ICE helping manage the cha...
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UPDATE: I-45 southbound reopens near Greens Road following overturned 18-wheeler
All southbound lanes of I-45 near Greens Road are shut down after an overturned 18-wheeler. Here’s what drivers need to know and alternate routes.
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Scientists in Geneva take a road trip with some delicate cargo: A truck full of antimatter
If the so-called antimatter comes into contact with actual matter, even for a fraction of an instant, it would be annihilated in a quick flash of ener...
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Iran targets Israel and Gulf Arab states even as Trump says US is in talks to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3365: 1906 Shop Notes
Episode: 3365 A 1906 set of Shop Notes offers a lesson in technological change. Today, a manual tells us more than it means to.
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Disney renews Marvel's 'Wonder Man' for season 2
The Disney+ show is one of the few Marvel projects to get a second season.
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Disney releases full trailer for live-action 'Moana,' draws criticism for Johnson's wig
The original will be barely 10 years old when the remake arrives, making it the tightest turnaround between an animated Disney film and its live-actio...
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Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy
President Donald Trump said Monday he was pushing back his deadline after closed-door negotiations with Iran.
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Billion dollar Rio Grande buoy operation gets pushback from residents, scientists
Some South Texas residents are saying "not in my backyard" to floating barriers the government plans to install along the Rio Grande.
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'Supernatural' actress Carrie Anne Fleming dies at 51
Fleming was best known for her roles as Karen Singer on "Supernatural" and Candy on "iZombie."
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Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice added to massive glass contamination recall
Nearly 10 million more pounds of fried rice have been added to the expanded recall.
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Spring break attack | Man accused of holding gun to college student's head after leaving Houston club
Investigators said Royce Pinkston convinced a 19-year-old college student to let him drive her home. Her instincts might have saved her life.
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Could gas hit $8 a gallon? What Houston's biggest energy conference is saying about Iran
Thousands of energy insiders from nearly 90 countries are in Houston right now for CERAWeek.
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Check how long TSA wait times are at airports in Houston and across the country
Long security lines at airports nationwide are increasing. Check the estimated TSA wait times to see how early you need to show up to make your flight...
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Protestors march in downtown Houston to oppose CERAWeek on first day of 2026 energy conference
CERAWeek by S&P Global is an annual gathering of energy executives and government representatives at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Houston weather: Unseasonably warm weather to continue on Tuesday
The warm weather will remain in the Houston-area for your Tuesday.
business
Carnival Dream returns to Galveston with new upgrades
Carnival Dream returns to Galveston with upgrades like a new photography studio and adventure store, resuming cruises to The Bahamas and Western Carib...
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She was rejected by her mom after a C-section birth at a Texas zoo. Now, this 2-year-old gorilla is thriving in Cleveland.
Before the world went bonkers for Japan's viral macaque Punch, the Fort Worth Zoo had Jameela – a prematurely born gorilla also rejected by its family...
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CBP: Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued at more than $2.2 million found hidden in vehicle at border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), Office of Field Operations officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry found Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued a...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (March 23, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Mapping ICE's expanding footprint, and the communities fighting back
Resistance in both Democratic and Republican cities points to broader unease with the direction of immigration enforcement.
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‘Stay focused on the mission’: Film shares lessons from pioneering ‘Spacewoman’ Eileen Collins
The documentary, in limited theatrical release now, features not just her time at NASA, but her journey there and how her family coped with her danger...
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This week in Texas music history: Independent Worm Saloon
The state’s weirdest surfers catch a wave.
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Houston airport TSA wait times today at IAH, Hobby amid partial government shutdown
Check TSA security screening wait times at Houston airports including at George Bush Intercontinental Aiport (IAH) and William P Hobby Aiport (HOU).
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A shorter, more spread-out SXSW still delivered buzzy content
From famous faces to high-profile film and TV activations, the annual festival of film, music and tech, made its debut under new management.
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A meteor caused a boom heard by Houston-area residents, NASA says
The space rock zoomed across the sky at 35,000 miles per hour on Saturday afternoon, according to NASA, which says it broke apart about 30 miles above...
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands honors Certified Nurses
Did you know? March 19th marks annual Certified Nurses Day – a day set aside to recognize the nurses who have made a deliberate investment in their pr...
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March is National Sleep Awareness Month: Take the Quiz to Identify Potential Sleep Problems
If you’ve been having trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million adults in the U.S. are affected b...
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Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump sa...
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As Big Bend area border walls move forward, local landowners gear up for a fight
Advocates are rushing to help landowners with legal aid in sparsely populated rural areas along the Rio Grande in the path of the border wall. The fed...
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Blocked from Texas vouchers, this private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America values
Several Islamic schools sued Texas for excluding them from the voucher program. Iman Academy in Houston is instead calling for fairness while hoping t...
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Texas Standard for March 23, 2026: Meteor over Texas leaves debris, questions
A meteor streaked across Texas skies over the weekend, producing a sonic boom and debris that reportedly struck a home near Houston.
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Meet Doolysaurus, the small (and maybe fuzzy) new dinosaur discovered by UT Austin researchers
Doolysaurus gives scientists more insight into connections in lineages between species in North America and Asia.
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ICE officers begin assisting TSA in Houston and across U.S. as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners
Houston is among the U.S. cities where immigration agents are being deployed. Both of the city's airports have experienced hourslong waits in security...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3364: More Than Just Hinges
Episode: 3364 In which my understanding of invention turns upon a simple hinge. Today, we begin with a simple door hinge.
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This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents ...
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NASA hauls its repaired moon rocket from the hangar back to the pad for an early April launch
If the latest repairs work and everything else goes NASA's way, the Space Launch System could blast off as early as April 1 from Florida's Kennedy Spa...
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Houston rodeo attendees react to new dress code requirements
The revised dress policy was implemented shortly after the carnival section of the event was closed early on Saturday, March 14, due to several fights...
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Hello Houston (March 20, 2026)
Today: We discuss what’s behind Houston’s growing law industry, learn about this year’s Houston Jewish Film Festival, and talk with the former directo...
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Chuck Norris, martial arts star and honorary Texan, dies at 86
Norris karate chopped and kickboxed his way through more than a dozen action films, before leaping to TV in "Walker, Texas Ranger."
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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Norris, who had a home in the Navasota area northwest of Houston, died Thursday in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”
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Pitmasters look to smoke competition for shot at $1 million at first-ever BBQ World Cup
The inaugural event will take place at Las Vegas following several qualifiers, including in Texas.
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Cesar Chavez abused and raped women and girls, NYT investigation says
A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organi...
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Closure of UNT art show points to larger climate of fear on college campuses
In 2025, several states passed laws limiting speech at colleges and universities. Texas is one of them.
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In rural Central Texas, libraries are stepping up to offer mental health support
From Smithville to Taylor to Martindale, libraries are offering mental health resources in areas where health infrastructure is scarce.
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Today on Texas Standard: History of Texas prison bands lives on through rare recordings
In the 1970s, incarcerated musicians across Texas formed bands and recorded music inside prison walls. Maurice Chammah, a staff writer at The Marshall...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1542: Francis Bacon
Episode: 1542 In which Francis Bacon pushes a strict Aristotelian Agenda. Today, science tries to find its way.
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University of Houston advances to a hometown Sweet 16 with blowout win against Texas A&M
The Cougars will next play in downtown Houston with a chance to return to the NCAA Men's Final Four.
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This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker ...
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Gas ranges sold at US retailers are being recalled over burn hazard risk
Electrolux Group is recalling more than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges due to an oven-related issue that poses a burn hazard to users.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1541: History and Horseshoe Nails
Episode: 1541 Do 'Horseshoe Nails' really alter human history? Today, we ask if horseshoe nails are real.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (March 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.
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Harris County commissioners approve $38 million contract renewal to keep outsourcing jail inmates
The new contract ensures the county can continue outsourcing more than 1,000 inmates at the Harris County Jail to facilities in Beaumont and Louisiana...
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Houston could see record heat this weekend, National Weather Service says
Temperatures could climb into the 90s in the Houston area, which typically does not reach 90 degrees until late April or early May.
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How a Corpus Christi aquarium runs one of the nation's largest wildlife rescue operations
The Texas State Aquarium maintains a center to rehabilitate sea turtles, birds, fish and even coral.
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NASA begins contracting process to potentially relocate Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston
Congress approved some funding to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery to Space Center Houston, which prompted some pushback from historians and gover...
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Changing the rodeo dress code: 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.
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Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows
As of Friday morning, the estimated wait time in Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was longer than 3 hours, compared to fewer than 10...
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Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what to know
The move of authority to the Texas Railroad Commission from the federal government now makes it easier for energy companies to apply for permits to st...
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Harris County employees can organize under new labor policy, a first for a Texas county
County commissioners approved a worker consultations policy that allows their employees to enlist labor organizations to help advocate for improved pa...
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'Biblically based, cowboy identified': Here’s a look at the Houston rodeo’s cowboy church service
Every Sunday at the rodeo, a congregation of cowboy churchgoers meets in the NRG Center. Their sermons are like any other church, their chaplain says,...
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University of Houston routs Idaho to open NCAA Tournament after losing in last year's championship game
The Cougars, the second seed in the South Region, will play No. 10 seed Texas A&M in the second round on Saturday.
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Typewriter Rodeo: Winter Olympics (for Alysa Liu)
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
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Can the NBA fix its intentional losing epidemic?
Some teams are incentivized to lose as many games as possible, but some observers say that’s hurting the league.
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A Texas reckoning over César Chávez’s legacy after abuse allegations
The late civil rights icon is facing allegations of sexually abusing women and girls tied to the farmworker movement. The fallout is already reshaping...
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UT Austin researchers discover new dinosaur species in Korea
The small, possibly fuzzy, Doolysaurus gives scientists more insight into connections in lineages between species in North America and Asia.
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How the Texas Hill Country inspired NYC's Central Park
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong explores the Texas connection to one of the world's most famous parks.
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When Texas was fertile ground for prison bands
Until the 1980s, an annual prison rodeo offered a chance for men inside to perform and sell albums. Now we’re making them available to you.
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Federal judge orders extension of application window for Texas’ school voucher program, attorney says
U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order to a group of Muslim parents and Islamic private schools that sued...
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Several Texas teams are in the NCAA tournament. Here's who could go all the way.
The Lady Longhorns secured a No. 1 seed, while Houston earned a No. 2 ranking for the men. But wild cards from the Lone Star State could make for an.....