Gov. Greg Abbott names Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state
Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 17, 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.
Panasonic recalls more than 11,000 toaster ovens due to electrical issues
The latest recall covers Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens sold online at retailers like Amazon and Costco, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Ramiro Cavazos, the 'last link' to early norteño music, remembered as a legend who paved the way
The Rio Grande Valley musician and co-founder of Los Donneños died earlier this month at 99. His career saw him bring norteño to the airwaves, popularize the genre on the silver screen, and open the door for artists like Selena and Emilio Navaira....
How Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's viral photo is coming full circle at the World Cup
Before they were rivals, Messi posed with baby Yamal for a charity photo shoot.
As US strikes bridges in Iran, it targets a water desalination plant in Kuwait
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port....
Julie V. Mayrant named Woodforest National Bank Chief Executive Officer
Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) today announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the employee-owned institution, Mayrant has played a defining role in Woodforest’s....
Target issues recall of Cat & Jack kids' sandals
Target is recalling about 211,000 pairs of kids’ sandals after federal safety regulators warned of a potential choking hazard from the plastic pearls on the shoes that can become detached....
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resignation
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week....
Texas families — and the summer food programs they rely on — are feeling sting of inflation
Food insecurity gets worse in the summer, when many North Texas kids lose access to the dependable meals they get at school. But the food programs that fill the gap are also struggling with rising costs....
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot,'' has died. She was 81.
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits.
Today on Texas Standard: Remembering a pioneer of norteño music
Ramiro Cavazos may not be a household name, but the sounds he influenced have undoubtedly filled many a home, dancehall and cantina across Texas and Mexico. That's because Cavazos, and the 1940s duo he formed in the Rio Grande Valley town of Donna with accordion-player Mario......
‘That’s my hero’: Houstonians remember Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at funeral, days after ICE shooting
Hundreds of people attended the public visitation for Salgado Araujo, whose killing has galvanized much of Houston’s Latino community and prompted national questions over ICE’s use of force....
Score the best beauty finds under $50 from the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Find beauty steals under $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026's with must-shop early picks.
Ken Paxton's campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas' U.S. Senate race
Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.
Go on set of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura
Wondering how Wonderland came to be? We went behind the scenes of "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and more to find out!...