James Dolphs Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has been given his prison sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in the “Texas Killing Field" case.
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What to know about the GOP’s first midterm convention in Dallas
For two days next week, the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the epicenter of the Republican Party as the party hosts its first of its kind midterm convention....
Feds charge ICE agent with lying about Minneapolis shooting: Report
The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports....
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's sons share how their lives have changed since fatal ICE shooting
In an interview with Hello Houston’s Ernie Manouse, Ronaldo and his younger brother Lorenzo Jr. shared how much their lives have changed in the two months since the fatal shooting of their father at the hands of federal agents became national news....
Millions of sea butterflies are washing up on Texas beaches
The tiny pteropods can look and feel like fiberglass for beachgoers who find them poking into their skin.
Labor Day Weekend Activity and Event Guide for The Woodlands area
Discover things to do in The Woodlands area this Labor Day weekend, including the Labor Day Celebration in The Woodlands event, supporting Houston Restaurant Weeks, boat rides on the Waterway, live music, Kids Fishing Tournament, and more! Labor Day Weekend Events & Activities......
Texas Standard for Sept. 3, 2026: Mysterious kidney disease hits Central American workers in Texas
A chronic kidney disease with no clear cause is increasingly affecting young Central American men, including some now working in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. The illness can progress to kidney failure and dialysis, creating especially difficult choices for migrant patients......
Thousands of Texas families are waiting for help paying for childcare — and the list is growing
Data shows the number of Texas children on a waiting list for childcare payment assistance has spiked in recent years, and advocates worry the pressure on the system isn't letting up....
AI and medicine (Sept. 3, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn more about the recent deal the city of Houston made promising to never absorb The Woodlands. And we discuss how AI is showing up in health care....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2636: Admiral Michael Mullin and Mathematics
Episode: 2636 Admiral Michael Mullen and Mathematics. Today, leading the charge.
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.
Trash removed in Northeast Houston neighborhood after residents turn to ABC13
People in a northeast Houston neighborhood say they are fed up with people dumping trash in their community, which has been an ongoing issue for years....
Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting: At least 1 killed, 6 injured in downtown shooting, hospital officials say
There was a Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting. At least 1 was killed and 6 injured in a downtown shooting, according to hospital officials.
Harris County spends $1.2M daily on free employee healthcare
As Harris County property owners face the possibility of another tax hit, 13 Investigates is digging into how the county is spending your money.
Woman killed in random Times Square stabbing was at 1st day at work after maternity leave
Piacenti and her husband welcomed a baby girl five months ago, and she was killed on her first day back at work after maternity leave, according to a GoFundMe page....
'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. found guilty of manslaughter in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
Elmore Jr. was charged in the death of 16-year-old Laura Miller, daughter of Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller.
Best 2026 Labor Day appliance deals to upgrade your kitchen
Shop the best Labor Day appliance deals right now before stocks sell out.
Bacliff man convicted of manslaughter in decades-old 'Texas Killing Fields' case
A jury convicted Elmore of manslaughter and using or exhibiting a deadly weapon in the death of Laura Miller, who disappeared in 1984 at age 16.
Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 2, 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.
Bar Bludorn The Woodlands opens on September 26
On September 26, 2026, Bludorn Hospitality Group (BHG) debuts Bar Bludorn The Woodlands at 25 Waterway Avenue. The opening marks the group’s inaugural restaurant outside of Central Houston and the first expansion of Bar Bludorn, their quintessential neighborhood tavern concept......
2026 Submissions open for The Woodlands High School Art Trust
The Woodlands High School Art Trust (TWHSAT) of The Woodlands has announced that the application form is now open for entry into the collection for 2026, their 16th year. In 2011, The Woodlands High School students began the process of forming a permanent art collection. Funds......
Patriot Day Of Remembrance Ceremony to honor 25th Anniversary of September 11
Residents, visitors and first responders are invited to come together for the Patriot Day of Remembrance to honor those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at The Woodlands Central....
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day....
NASA and Boeing could fly Starliner spacecraft again this year. Their last mission was labeled a Type A mishap
The Boeing Starliner’s test flight left two astronauts effectively stranded at the International Space Station after NASA determined the Starliner was too risky to send back to Earth. NASA says they’re still open to flying again this fall....
Houston City Council approves deal that blocks future annexation of The Woodlands
The deal would end the The Woodlands Regional Partnership Agreement with Houston - which is a joint fund used to pay for projects that benefit the city and the township....
Lindsay Clancy trial: Woman accused of juror intimidation pleads not guilty
Dawn Light, 56, pleaded not guilty to aggravated intimidation of a juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial Wednesday morning.
Houston approves anti-annexation deal with The Woodlands
City and township officials described the agreement as a “win-win,” but Houston controller Chris Hollins argued it’s a “bad deal.”
U.S. Mint to start selling $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's face, celebrating America's 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint will start selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side.
Commentary: My 'Gunsmoke' summer
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong shares the joy of binging a Western whose popularity has endured for decades.