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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 14, 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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Faced with condemnation over alleged racism, GOP Texas railroad commissioner candidate Bo French doubles down
French posted a photo on social media Sunday describing students of color at a UT football game as "foreigners displacing Americans."
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Coral reefs face bleaching threats as Texas Gulf trends warmer
With Gulf waters warming at about twice the rate of the rest of the ocean, coral reefs face bleaching threats. When water is too warm, corals can lose their color, turning white from the stress — a process known as “coral bleaching.”...
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Texas Supreme Court strikes Harris County commissioner candidate’s effort to remove incumbent from office
A Sept. 9 ruling by the Texas Supreme Court denied Richard Vega's lawsuit against Harris County Commissioners Court, which argued Commissioner Adrian Garcia effectively vacated his seat in 2021 when he was appointed to the Gulf Coast Protection District....
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Gov. Abbott threatens data centers with penalties for failure to complete water usage reports
Major water users who fail to complete and return a water use survey could face a Class C misdemeanor and become “ineligible to obtain permits, permit amendments, or permit renewals” from the state's environmental agency....
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Hello Houston (September 14, 2026)
Today: We find out what Houstonians should know about the recently approved COVID vaccine, discuss what we can expect from the Houston Texans this season, learn about a rare Salvador Dalí collection coming to Houston, and more....
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Red tide detected at Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Island; fish kills reported
Texas Parks and Wildlife says water samples collected from Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach and Galveston Island indicated moderate to high concentrations of red tide. Fish kills and respiratory symptoms have been reported....
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Before Tijuana, there was El Paso: The Texas operation behind Mexico’s new anti-drone strategy
Mexico has deployed 800 soldiers and anti-drone equipment at the U.S.-Mexico border to curb the use of commercial drones by cartels.
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ExxonMobil releases more than 54,000 pounds of unauthorized air pollution at Baytown refinery
According to an initial report filed with the TCEQ, ExxonMobil says a boiler malfunction led to the air pollution release.
parks
Modified Rules at Wier and Judson Park
Wier and Judson Park's modified rules are still in effect: soft pickleball paddles and balls are required from 8 to 10 p.m., and no amplified music is allowed at any time....
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Teacher injured in incident at Hastings High School in Houston
A Hastings High School teacher was injured following an incident on Monday morning on campus, officials said.
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Futuristic air taxis are taking test flights over Texas skies
Futuristic air taxis are taking test flights over Texas skies through a pilot program.
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Russian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration, report says
Bettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."
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Alief ISD staff member injured in incident involving student at Hastings High School
Alief ISD says a staff member at Hastings High School was injured during an incident involving a student Monday morning. The district says the campus was placed in a brief secure mode while school administrators and authorities responded to the situation. Since then, the secure m...
schools
UH adjunct banned from campus also removed from Houston City College classes, emails show
An adjunct faculty member placed on administrative leave and banned from the University of Houston amid an investigation into allegations involving child sexual exploitation was also removed from classes at Houston City College, according to internal emails obtained by KPRC 2. Th...
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Cy-Fair ISD mother charged with hitting her son and threatening to shoot up Moore Elementary, court records show
A Cy-Fair ISD mother is charged with hitting her son at Moore Elementary and later threaten to shoot up Moore Elementary, according to court records.
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New York Yankees baseball news: MLB stadium tower among 10 ordered cleaned as NYC Legionnaires' cases rise
There is New York Yankees baseball news. The MLB stadium's tower is among 10 ordered to be cleaned as NYC Legionnaires' cases rise.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's kids to change schools in UK over security concerns
Prince Harry and Meghan's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will move to a new school in the United Kingdom due to security concerns.
schools
Texas school vouchers program raises questions over how families can use funds
Texas’ new school choice program has awarded funds to about 118,440 students, but as families begin using the funds, families raise questions about what the money can actually pay for and how the state-funded accounts interact with financial assistance offered by private schools....
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Bring your favorite KPop Demon Hunters to life with awesome fan collectibles from Kohl's
Channel KPop Demon Hunters with these epic fan collectibles.
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Man killed after being robbed and following the suspects in his car, HCSO investigators say
Detectives said the injured victim followed the suspect in a car and was on the phone with 911, giving them their location before he was found dead.
business
Texas landowners ask a court to stop Trump’s Big Bend wall plans
Landowners, ranchers, and business owners in Texas are suing to stop the Trump administration's border wall plans in the Big Bend region.
parks
Stephen Curry documentary 'Portrait of an Artist' drops first trailer, shot exclusively for IMAX
See the first look at the new Stephen Curry documentary, "Portrait of an Artist," following the star basketball player up to his record-breaking 4000th career 3-pointer. The movie comes to theaters exclusively in IMAX Oct. 9....
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Michigan hiker rescue: Craig Berg, 70, rescued from Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior after missing for 1 week
There was a Michigan hiker rescue. Craig Berg, 70, was rescued from Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior after being missing for 1 week.
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Bruce Davis, ex-Charles Manson follower who was repeatedly denied parole, dies, authorities say
Bruce Davis, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago, has died while incarcerated.
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As ICE deports service members' families, the Pentagon turns to immigrant communities to fill military ranks
The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.
government
Fort Bend ISD leaders to vote on new tax rate for property owners within district, agenda reveals
According to the agenda, the Fort Bend ISD board will discuss adopting a tax rate of 99 cents per $100 of property valuation.
government
Houston City Council vote Wednesday could keep meals, medical rides running for thousands of seniors
Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a $6.7 million contract renewal that would keep meal delivery and transportation services running for thousands of seniors across the greater Houston area through September 2027. If the ordinance passes, nine local organizations wi...
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Alief ISD’s new Young Women’s Leadership School opens with focus on sisterhood, STEM and leadership
According to information provided by Kristyn Cathey, Alief Independent School District chief of communications, Alief Independent School District’s new Young Women’s Leadership School is giving middle school students a new place to learn, lead and grow together. Alief ISD is one ...
business
Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale 2026: Everything you need to know to shop now
Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale.
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Lake Jackson resident wins nearly $27 million in Lotto Texas jackpot
A Lake Jackson resident is became a millionaire overnight after matching every winning number in an August Lotto Texas drawing, winning nearly $27 million!...
safety
San Jose, California, police officer fired for allegedly sharing Flock camera data with domestic violence suspect
The officer used his personal phone to access the Flock camera system and then provided the location of a vehicle to his cousin.
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Diesel fuel nears $6 in Texas as price hits record high
Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas as the cost-per-gallon approaches $6.
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OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he's not downplaying risk, saying there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against data centers
AI development is "walking a narrow middle path," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
parks
Tree snaps in half in SW Houston apartment parking lot, landing on at least 3 cars, images show
Crews are working Monday morning to remove a tree that snapped in half in a southwest Houston apartment parking lot.
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Officials say 4 people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site
Video and images from the scene show what appeared to be a crane that fell across a white vehicle in Miami.
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Former 'Bachelorette' contestant Zac Clark caught in flood during half marathon
Runners in a half marathon in Paramus, New Jersey got more than they bargained for Sunday morning when heavy flooding turned parts of the course into a race through waist-deep water....
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Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say
"There's been so much talk and enthusiasm about a future in which the moon is a part of our civilization."
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Woman sentenced for waving machete toward FBI agent's vehicle, federal officials say
A woman is heading to federal prison after authorities say she threatened an FBI agent with a machete last year.
safety
Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
The Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway by about 1,300 feet while landing at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6.
safety
Alaskan surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Texas custody battle over baby with heart defect
An Alaskan surrogate has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency intervention after a court denied her custody of a newborn with a severe heart defect....
safety
Crews demolish building on campus of former school that caught fire in July
ABC13 was at the scene on Center Street near Studemont in the Washington Avenue corridor Monday morning, where crews were seen taking apart large chunks of the building....
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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
New warnings from within the AI industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity's survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario....
safety
Houston Dash fire coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore
The Houston Dash have fired coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore. The team announced Sunday that Jaime Frias will be the Dash’s interim head coach for the rest of the season....
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Texas health department requests additional funding to support local departments, maintain programs
The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting $230 million in additional funding from state lawmakers to support local health departments, maintain critical programs and handle new responsibilities. On Friday, the agency presented its budget request ahead of the 202...
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Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a “problem”
French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying “foreigners” displacing Americans....
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Texperts: Houston’s City Seal and Flag
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, explores the history and meaning behind Houston's seal and flag in recognition of the city’s 190th birthday....
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Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI development
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI governance, among other topics, at a meeting planned on Sept. 24.
government
Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters....
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Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say
Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
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Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory....
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Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 676 measles cases in the state.
safety
Man killed, 3 others hurt after chase ends in crash in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said they received reports of a driver doing donuts in the parking lot before the vehicle took off, lost control, and crashed.
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FM 518 widening project in Pearland to bring years of construction, $186M overhaul
Big changes are coming to one of Pearland’s busiest roads, but drivers will have to deal with years of construction before they see the finished project. The Texas Department of Transportation is preparing to widen FM 518 as part of an approximately $186 million overhaul stretchi...
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Heat advisory in effect Tuesday in Houston
Heat Advisory in effect through 7pm Tuesday : Dangerous heat continues across Southeast Texas. The Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 pm Tuesday due to the threat of heat indices up to 109°. Actual temperatures will climb to the mid-90s. Low rain chances Tuesday and Wednes...
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Houston’s anthem (Sept. 14, 2026)
On Monday's show: The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Galveston County from using a new precinct map in the November election. And we consider what words and themes should be included in a Houston anthem....
safety
1 dead, 3 teens hospitalized after vehicle crashes while fleeing from parking lot takeover
A 24-year-old man is dead, and three teenagers, including two girls, have been hospitalized after their vehicle crashed while fleeing from Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies in north Houston late Sunday night. According to HCSO, deputies received a call around 11 p.m. about ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3407: Who Wrote the Song?
Episode: 3407 In which we forget that John Jacob Niles gave us some of our best-loved music. Today, who wrote the song?
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Remembering Radar: 10 years since we said goodbye to KPRC 2's beloved weather dog
If you watched KPRC 2 in the early 2000s, there’s a good chance you remember a particularly furry member of our weather team. No, he wasn’t very good at reading a radar — but his name was Radar. For several years, the shaggy Wheaten Terrier mix could be spotted alongside Chief Me...
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Person hurt, taken to hospital after shooting in southeast Houston, HPD says
A person was hurt in a shooting in southeast Houston on Sunday afternoon, according to HPD.