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New segment of Spring Branch Trail West begins construction
The new section, stretching 1.7 miles, is part of a larger effort toward an 11-mile trail network connecting the Addicks Reservoir to the White Oak Bayou Greenway....
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When James Talarico was Jimmy, he played in the sandbox of student politics at UT Austin
Talarico's college years at the University of Texas at Austin included a massive voter registration drive, bruising student government campaigns and political alliances that didn't always survive. Source...
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls 'not to give a dime' to ICE at Houston stop
Jeffries spoke alongside Houston-area U.S. Reps. Sylvia Garcia and Christian Menefee. The three met with Service Employees International Union members to discuss how immigration enforcement under President Trump is affecting Houston’s workforce....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 26, 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.
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Hello Houston (October 26, 2026)
Today: We discuss why thousands of Texas homeowners might be missing out on property tax savings, learn about the new play, “Shadow of Nuremberg,” hear the latest episode of “Texperts” featuring former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, and more....
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A miniscule pest is killing pastures across Texas
Pasture mealybugs mysteriously appeared in Texas in 2022. Since then, researchers have raced to find ways to keep them from killing the state's grasses....
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Galveston police launch new unit to address homelessness on the island
The HOPE team aims to address issues like panhandling, while also connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with social services such as housing, treatment programs for drug addictions and mental health resources....
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22nd Annual H-E-B Wine Walk takes place at The Woodlands Resort
The 22nd Annual H-E-B Wine Walk returned on Saturday October 24 with live music, tastings from over 40 restaurants, and more than 300 beverages at The Woodlands Resort. As part of Wine & Food Week’s “Going Places” theme, guests traveled the world one sip at a time with an......
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Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi service expands into greater Houston, with a rocket-shaped service map
Riders across much of the 610-Loop can hail Robotaxis, though a portion of the northeast Loop falls outside of the Space City-themed service area.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who rose from sportscaster to Texas political powerhouse, seeks 4th term
Long before he became one of the state's most powerful Republican leaders, Dan Patrick was a broadcaster with a flair for showmanship. Now, the three-term lieutenant governor is facing an unusually competitive reelection bid....
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AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback
The Trump administration's top border official is defending plans to build a wall in Texas' Big Bend region.
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New 'Reading Rainbow' host celebrates libraries in his first picture book
Mychal Threets rose to fame on TikTok telling library stories. Now he's releasing a children's book. Source
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From the bleachers to the ballot box, a community weighs a changing Texas
At a Deer Park High School football game outside Houston, voters grapple with rising costs, immigration and shifting political loyalties as Democrats mount competitive challenges in two of Texas’ highest-profile races. Source...
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Trump administration can hold immigrants in ICE custody without bond, court rules
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled detained immigrants don’t have a constitutional right to a bond hearing after they enter the country illegally....
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West Texas DA opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailers
The pamphlets appear to be an attempt to anger voters ahead of the midterm elections, GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner said. Source
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Texas Standard for Oct. 26, 2026: Mysterious mailers prompt criminal investigation in West Texas
Glossy pamphlets ostensibly offering advice to transgender students have appeared in mailboxes across Texas, bearing the name of an organization that says it did not send them. Now a West Texas prosecutor is investigating whether they were intended to influence voters – and if......