Pay to park begins at Houston's Galleria today. Here's what it will cost you
If you're heading to the Galleria, parking in the garages will officially cost you extra. Check here for the cost starting Monday.
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Golden State Valkyries MVP Gabby Williams reflects on WNBA title
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams led her team to their 68-63 Game 7 victory against the Atlanta Dream, which earned them their first WNBA championship title....
Thieves wanted for $18K gold chain theft in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania | Video
Thieves are wanted for an $18K gold chain theft in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania.
Martha Stewart apologizes for homeless person Halloween costume
Stewart described her costume as "insensitive and not funny."
Martha Stewart apologizes over Halloween costume: ‘Insensitive and not funny’
Martha Stewart is facing backlash after posting a Halloween photo of herself dressed as a homeless person. The lifestyle mogul deleted the photo and issued an apology....
What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock....
Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden....
Ken Paxton's political rise, from the Tea Party to Trump's MAGA movement
Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race. Source...
Indicted ICE agent surrenders himself in Harris County court
Mario Morales is accused of striking Miguel Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle while on patrol as an ICE agent. A grand jury indicted Morales Friday morning. His lawyer argues the indictment is “political prosecution.”...
Talarico and Paxton would like to be called ‘senator.’ Does power come with the title?
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have made big campaign promises. Can they deliver? Source
Texas’ next comptroller will control $1 billion school voucher fund — and it could double
Called the state’s “chief financial officer,” the Texas comptroller will oversee, among other things, the $1 billion Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. The candidates vying for the role differ in how they’d manage it. Source...
Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest....
Texas Standard for Nov. 2, 2026: What a Texas senator can actually do
The U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico could help determine whether Texas Republicans maintain their long statewide winning streak. But whoever wins will arrive in Washington as the junior senator from Texas, with real limits on what one......
Kirby Mansion demolition in Houston prompts vigil, calls to preserve history
Neighbors, preservation advocates and descendants of John Henry Kirby gathered outside the historic Kirby Mansion on Sunday, calling for Houston to protect its history after demolition left the Midtown home partially destroyed....
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reach a combined $1.275 billion
There were no winners once again in the latest Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots with the combined jackpots now an estimated $1.275 billion.
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Richmond Avenue: 2 injured after being caught between shooting in southwest Houston
Two people are hospitalized after being caught in the middle of a shooting in the southwest Houston area late Sunday evening.
Popular child snack Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels recalled due to potential choking hazard for toddlers
Once Upon a Farm is voluntarily recalling its Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars due to a potential choking hazard for toddlers.
ICE agent indicted (Nov. 2, 2026)
On Monday's show: An ICE agent has been indicted for running over a Houston immigrant in October. We learn about the charges and what newly obtained body camera video and reports on the incident reveal....
Luigi Mangione's attorneys push double jeopardy claim in court filing
Luigi Mangione's attorneys are pushing for a double jeopardy claim in his state trial for the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Court hears 'Doomsday mom' Lori Vallow Daybell's appeal in Idaho killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival
An Idaho appeals court is scheduled to hear "Doomsday" mom, Lori Vallow Daybell’s, appeal of her convictions
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1651: Specificity and September 11th
Episode: 1651 Specificity and understanding: Coming to grips with September 11th. Today, six weeks later, we think about specificity.
Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic rival, Haley Stevens, endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, has stunned party officials by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers....
Candlelight vigil held for historic Kirby Mansion after partial demolition
"Folks like FDR were inside these walls...Margaret Thatcher came here; famous Houstonians have been in the space," a local historian said. "There's so much history here."...
Fatal Pearland apartment shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 facing murder charges
Four people face murder charges after a 35-year-old man was fatally shot following an early morning disturbance at a Pearland apartment complex.
Shootings near 5 college communities leave 3 dead, at least 29 injured
Shootings in four college communities over the weekend left three people dead and at least 29 others injured.
Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US
Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. left at least six people dead and dozens injured.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses....
Senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering stroke
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his chief of staff said in a statement on Sunday.
Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
Nvidia denies report that its CEO was allegedly targeted in Chinese spy plot
The New York Times reported Jensen Huang was targeted by a top executive at a Singapore-based data center company, Megaspeed International.
4 dead, 15 injured in Dallas' Deep Ellum Halloween shootings
At least 15 people were injured, and four people are dead after three separate shootings in Dallas' Deep Ellum district early Sunday morning.
Father delivering diapers fatally shoots child's grandmother and wounds infant at Houston apartment
A father delivering diapers fatally shot a 40-year-old woman and critically injured his infant child before taking his own life at a northwest Houston apartment....
1 killed, 8 hurt in shooting near ‘Magic City Classic’ game in Alabama
A mass shooting outside the “Magic City Classic" football game Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama, left one person dead and eight other people injured.
Mexico comes alive during annual Day of the Dead celebrations
Day of the Dead festivities begin in October and lead up to November 1 and 2, when the souls of deceased loved ones are believed to return to earth.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1650: Inherent Stability in 1916
Episode: 1650 Learning about the stability of aeroplanes in 1916. Today, we worry about airplane stability in 1916.
Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries to WNBA title with 68-63 Game 7 win over Atlanta Dream
The Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their second season by beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a sensational first WNBA Finals Game 7....
Families divided after 15-year-old charged with murder in connection with father's death
A 15-year-old accused of killing his father during a family disturbance is facing a murder charge, dividing relatives over whether his actions were self-defense or if the charge is warranted....
ICE agent charged with assault for hitting a fleeing man with his car will turn himself in on Monday, attorney says
An ICE officer charged with aggravated assault after he ran over a man with his car in Houston will turn himself in on Monday, according to his attorney....
They spent more than a year inside a NASA hangar in Houston simulating life on Mars. Now, they’re finally out
The four crew members of NASA’s CHAPEA mission had spent 378 days inside a 1,700 square foot facility, living and working in Mars-like conditions. Their families welcomed them back to Earth on Saturday....
Canelo Alvarez regains WBC super-middleweight title with unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli
Canelo Alvarez regained the WBC super-middleweight championship, using precise counterpunching to defeat Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision.
NC State fraternity house searched as part of criminal investigation into hazing allegations
A North Carolina fraternity is on interim suspension by the university while it investigates allegations of hazing.
Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion
Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer....
Chewy cookie bars designed for toddlers recalled over choking hazard
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging parents to not give a brand of soft-baked bars to toddlers because they could create a potentially fatal choking hazard....
Arrod Berjis says he lost college savings in car scam, apparent DMV mistake that led to repossession in Los Angeles, California; teen seeks answers from Carvana, DMV
Arrod Berjis is seeking answers from the DMV and Carvana after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG he found on Autotrader disappeared.
Gun pulled during fight in west Houston; young man killed
Officials say a security guard was one of multiple people who were questioned at the scene on Saturday.
Miguel Salguero Olivares files appeal in Faith Hedgepeth murder case
Man convicted in the 2012 killing of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth files notice of appeal.
365 Whole Foods' supplement recalled over salmonella risk
A food supplement sold at Whole Foods Markets and online through Amazon was recalled over concerns that it could be contaminated with salmonella.
15-year-old boy charged with murdering his father; family says it was self-defense
A 15-year-old is charged with murdering his father, but the boy's family says it's a case of self-defense.
Texas A&M to open fully automated metallurgy lab, using AI and robotic workers to develop metal alloys
The laboratory, funded by a $2 million grant, is the first of its kind in western academia — touted as democratizing metallurgy while freeing researchers to pursue bigger-picture questions without worrying about the labor of polishing metal alloys....
McDonald's dealt legal setback as judge allows McRib meat lawsuit to proceed
The fast-food giant is accused of misleading customers about the meat used in its popular sandwich.
'Everest: The Other Side' filmmakers rappel down billboard in celebratory stunt
What better way to celebrate the release of "Everest: The Other Side" than an epic stunt with Oscar-winner Jimmy Chin and mountaineer Jim Morrison?
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1649: Fessenden and Radio Sound
Episode: 1649 Reginald Fessenden endows radio with sound. Today, we add sound to radio.
Repeat offenders see family violence charges dropped in exchange for taking classes
Imagine getting a domestic violence charge dropped in exchange for taking an anger management class. How about for making a charitable donation? It's happening in Harris County....
Houston immigrant advocates react to ICE agent indictment, demand accountability and injured man's release
FIEL and LULAC respond to the indictment of ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales in Harris County. Advocates call for accountability and the release of Miguel Parra-Hernandez, whose attorney says he remains unable to walk following an October 10 collision....
Houston Astros hire Randy Flores as 15th general manager in franchise history, team says
The Houston Astros have hired Randy Flores as the 15th general manager in franchise history, the team announced Friday.
25,000 children's ceiling swings recalled over fall risk
A brand of children’s ceiling swings with a certain type of hook is being recalled following more than a dozen reports of injuries.
NASA crew prepares to exit Mars simulation after nearly 380 days
Four volunteers who spent nearly 380 days in a Mars habitat simulator at Johnson Space Center will emerge Saturday after more than a year without sunlight, shopping, or in-person contact with their families....
Many Americans are saving less and struggling to afford basic necessities, analysis shows
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Americans' personal savings rate has hit its lowest level in four years.