Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.
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Former Houston Oiler says he was victim of car break-in caught on camera
Former Houston Oilers running back Alonzo Highsmith said his rental car was broken into while he was at a restaurant during his visit home.
Houston-area restaurant forced to add fees as inflation strains business, owner says
The owner of Lankford's, a staple Houston restaurant, said he has implemented a 3.5% surcharge on credit card purchases because of rising costs for goods and services....
Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up.
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
New sidewalk improvement plan underway in the Heights
New sidewalks will be constructed in the Heights area as part of an $850,000 federal grant received by the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority.
Over 2 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy recalled over choking risk
Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles were sold at various stores including Walmart between January 2023 and May 2026....
She’s fought to preserve the Astrodome for more than a decade. Now, she’s asking for ideas on how to do it
The Astrodome Conservancy, led by Beth Wiedower-Jackson, is asking for businesses to submit their ideas on how to revitalize the Astrodome.
Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump deliver keynote address on final day of Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas
Republicans gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their 2026 RNC midterm convention.
Houston-area restaurant adds 3.5% card surcharge as rising costs squeeze business
Rising food prices and operating expenses continue to squeeze restaurants, forcing some businesses to find new ways to offset costs without passing all of those increases directly onto their menu prices....
Houston housing affordability improves, with lower-priced options taking shape north of the city
Contributed article: What Greater Houston’s latest housing figures and Alta Homes’ Conroe, Willis and Montgomery-area listings mean for buyers.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
The week in politics (Sept. 9, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we consider the challenges and importance of communicating with the public about science....
Democrats see an opening in deep-red West Texas thanks to Talarico
The race drawing attention across Texas — and the nation — is the U.S. Senate matchup between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton. Source...
Giant Roaming Gnomes to take over City Place this Fall
North Houston’s City Place is getting a major dose of whimsy this September as Roaming Gnomes, a large-scale public art installation, arrives through the business and leisure destination’s ongoing partnership with acclaimed Texas-based art advisory firm Weingarten Art Group.......
Texas state leaders aim to crack down on alleged birth tourism, as Trump’s executive order hits legal barrier
Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are leading related efforts target businesses they say are encouraging noncitizens to come to Texas to give birth, in order to gain U.S. citizenship for their children. Source...
Texas Standard for Sept. 8, 2026: Texas political legend Ben Barnes looks back on career
Ben Barnes rose from a Central Texas peanut farm to become one of the most powerful figures in state politics, serving as Texas House speaker and lieutenant governor before turning to business and political advising. Now 88, Barnes reflects on LBJ, political power and lessons......
The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves....
Man jumps through In-N-Out drive-thru window to stop armed woman in Lake Elsinore restaurant
A customer jumped into action to confront an armed woman inside an In-N-Out restaurant.
Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard
The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk
The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota....
Community rallies to replace 77-year-old woman's windows after her Third Ward home was broken into
A 77-year-old woman whose home was left exposed after eight windows were broken is receiving help from her community, as residents, law enforcement, and local business owners have stepped in to replace them....
A kidney disease is becoming a growing, cross-border crisis for young migrants in Texas
Chronic kidney disease was long thought to be an old person’s malady. Now it’s a multinational health crisis among young Latino migrants who once worked on Central American farms and sugar plantations and now hold jobs in Texas and other parts of the United States. To avoid......
Video shows pregnant clerk wrestling AC unit away from suspected shoplifter in Palmdale, California
Surveillance video captured the moment a pregnant hardware store employee confronted a man who tried to run out of a store with a 46-pound air-conditioning unit....
Hello Houston (September 2, 2026)
Today: We talk with retired NASA astronaut and NFL football player Leland Melvin, learn about a new approach that could help restore the oyster population along the Texas coast, break down the growing shortage of nurses in Texas, and more....
After hiring company with infected goats, mom speaks out on possible rabies exposure
A North Carolina mother is speaking out after she hired a mobile petting zoo at the center of a rabies alert affecting baby goats.
Costco opening 4 new stores in October with more locations planned as expansion continues - See where
Costco is continuing its expansion plan with four new locations opening next month and more in the works.
Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts....
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday....
‘Where the nightmare started’: Father of ‘Texas Killing Fields’ victim testifies in trial
A jury heard opening statements and witness testimony Tuesday in the case involving James Elmore, a Bacliff man who has been charged in connection with the decades-old “Texas Killing Fields” case....
Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns
Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country....
Mangoes sold at Walmart recalled for possible salmonella contamination, FDA says
The new recall affects Martina-brand mangoes sold at Walmart stores in four states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
How do some Houston restaurants last for decades when others come and go?
Houston Matters visits three of the city's longest-enduring restaurants to find out the secret to their success.
How restaurants survive (Aug. 28, 2026)
On Friday's show: We visit three of Greater Houston's longest-tenured restaurants to find out how they've endured in an ever-changing culinary landscape. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
New Pasadena entertainment district plans in the works, city leaders say
It comes after approval of a $370,000 contract by the economic development corporation board on Thursday night.
Local Builder Bets on Willis and Montgomery as Affordability Reshapes Texas Housing
Alta Homes expects 70 Montgomery County house closings in 2026, roughly double the previous year, despite market slowdowns. CEO Dru Kahlenberg is targeting secondary submarkets like Willis and Highway 105, where reduced taxes and land costs make new building affordable for local ...
Texas Standard for Aug. 27, 2026: Why the GED is harder than many people think
The GED has long offered a path to better jobs and further education for people who didn’t finish high school. But the exam has become more rigorous, more expensive and more closely tied to economic mobility than many realize....
Tom Brady's new California CardVault store burglarized 1 week after opening
NFL legend Tom Brady's new CardVault store in Palo Alto, California, was burglarized, just one week after opening.
Texas House Democrats urge Abbott to call for closing of Dilley ICE facility
Texas House Democrats are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to request the closing of a Texas immigration processing facility.