Expanding school vouchers (Sept. 10, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about efforts to double the funding for school vouchers. And we consider why the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 17 years.
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Major road closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin Tuesday
Heads up Houston drivers, major closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin Tuesday.
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Driver shot and killed after crash on SH-99 near Rayford Road, Montgomery County deputies say
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the driver of a red car opened fire on another driver after crashing into them on the main lanes of Highway 99 near Rayford Road....
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South Loop crash kills wrong-way driver, injures another
Police say a driver was going the wrong way on 610 and crashed head-on into a Chevrolet Suburban.
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Baylor fires football coach Dave Aranda, names defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman interim head coach
Baylor elevated defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman to interim head coach Sunday following the dismissal of Dave Aranda, placing one of college football’s premier defensive strategists in charge of the program....
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Man killed in Humble rollover crash
Police did not name the driver, but he is said to be a 36-year-old DJ who had just left a party.
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A Pacific storm is to thank for today's cloud cover
Hurricane Vance in the Pacific is sending us some high thin clouds today, and could help rain chances later this week.
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A pleasant Sunday ahead of some slim chances for rain this week
Today has a bit more cloud cover and a bit lower humidity than yesterday, and should be pleasant for any outdoor activities.
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Trump to campaign in Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Texas Senate race tightens
Donald Trump will visit Corpus Christi and Lubbock on Tuesday, Oct. 27, holding two midterm campaign rallies as Republicans target key Texas races.
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From isolation to community: Houston mom launches 'Abby’s Brave Buddies' after daughter’s cancer fight
After her 2-year-old daughter Abby was diagnosed with leukemia, Houston mother Jennifer Clark created the nonprofit Abby’s Brave Buddies to bridge the social gap for pediatric cancer families navigating the isolating world of hospital care....
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders owner sues My Chemical Romance over look-alike uniforms at concert
The corporate owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has filed a lawsuit against rock band My Chemical Romance and concert promoter Live Nation, alleging the group used unauthorized look-alike uniforms during a recent concert in Los Angeles....
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1 person killed in wrong-way crash on I-45 near Gladstell Street, Conroe police say
According to Conroe police, the accident involved a wrong-way driver, which led to a head-on collision. Authorities have not revealed whether anyone was injured....
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Pennhurst Asylum creates a Halloween Haunt masterpiece
Pennhurst Asylum is a fun, fear-filled experience that transforms the historic property into a Halloween Haunt for the ages.