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Pregnant woman allegedly stabbed in face, arms by 19-year-old church acquaintance
A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
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Man in custody after SWAT scene unfolds in Kingwood neighborhood
The owner of the targeted home said he wasn't aware of the suspect being in his home until the SWAT scene.
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Houston weather: Heat advisory to continue through Friday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area through Friday. Highs will reach the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index values around 106 to 110 degrees....
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Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home....
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Harris County leaders debate proposed property tax increase ahead of September vote
Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget....
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Harris County committee recommends $40,000 pay boost for treasurer, despite effort to eliminate position
Wyatt, a 24-year veteran of the county, asked the nine-member salary grievance committee for a 119% pay increase Thursday to bring her salary from $139,000 to $305,000 -- about $50,000 more than she had originally requested in an official grievance filing....
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Harris County Treasurer could get 30% raise as county weighs eliminating her office
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt asked Thursday for her salary to be increased to $305,000, arguing she deserves to be paid the same as other countywide elected officials even as county leaders pursue an effort to eliminate her position. Wyatt initially filed a salary grievanc...
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Hundreds of Fort Bend ISD students could be rezoned if new school boundaries are adopted this fall
The FBISD school board is proposing 2027-28 boundary changes to align middle school feeder patterns amid declining enrollment and three overcrowded high schools, Stephen F. Austin, Elkins and Travis....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 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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8 people treated following 'minor' I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler
The crash was reported as a "minor fender-bender."
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Hello Houston (August 20, 2026)
Today: Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin breaks down the county’s current legal battles, we find out how a Houston high school is tackling a food desert in Sunnyside, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks discusses his recent op-ed on ICE....
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Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school
Among other drugs and alcohol, officials said they seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana and 45 bottles of liquor at the Texas City home....
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ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December
The state agency said it could collect information from more than 400 large and medium-sized energy consumers.
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Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras
The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments across the country....
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West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding
Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
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Former Texas Lottery chief heads to court. Here’s how the agency’s troubles unfolded
The case stems from a controversial 2023 lotto drawing that sparked investigations, scrutiny of lottery couriers and, ultimately, the abolition of a state agency....
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Police investigating body found at Houston ISD middle school
The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
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3 deadly crashes in 2 weeks put southeast Houston’s Telephone Road under magnifying glass
Three people have died in separate crashes in the past two weeks at intersections along or near Telephone Road in southeast Houston. This includes a man in a wheelchair killed on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the year, at least 32 crashes have been reported on Telephone Road ...
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Coffee with a Cop
Residents are invited to join the West University Place Police Department for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, August 27, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Buffalo Grille, located at 4080 Bissonnet St....
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Opponents of Big Bend border construction take protest to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Those opposed to a border barrier through the Big Bend region say the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department should be doing more to stop the construction on state land....
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Texas could get more control over Head Start. What would that mean for childcare?
The federal government is considering giving states more power over Head Start. Providers in Texas worry that will lower childcare standards.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep ‘vulgar’ books on library shelves
“We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries....
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A/C in rental housing (Aug. 20, 2026)
On Thursday's show: A heat advisory goes into effect for Houston as the city council approves an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. And we examine the role chaplains in health care settings....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2631: The Double Slit Experiment
Episode: 2631 The Double Slit Experiment. Today, a mysterious experiment.
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Houston woman loses hundreds of dollars in rental scam
A woman says she is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a rental scam in northwest Houston.
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Dickinson ISD educator arrested for improper relationship between educator, student
Officials say the employee was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation that was taking place before the arrest.
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Deer Park police officer suspended after using license plate cameras for personal use
A Deer Park police officer was suspended for 10 days after an internal audit found he used the department’s license plate reader cameras for what officials called “personal use.” The officer, Brandon Williams, has since been reassigned to community services, according to the Deer...
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Subin Chacko
Meet Subin Chacko, Senior Accountant for the City of Bellaire
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Texas-based oil companies among first to sign contracts with Venezuela
Venezuela's oil minister visited Houston this week to sign the contracts and address U.S. energy leaders.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 19, 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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Photos: New Houston monument honors Black and women pioneers in space
Houston Matters visits EarthRise, a new monument to women and Black pioneers in the space industry on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay....
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Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)
Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more....
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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
U.S. officials have emphasized the parasite’s threat to the nation’s $113 billion cattle industry, but the screwworm fly can lay eggs that hatch into flesh-eating larvae in the wounds or mucous of any mammal....
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Much of Texas to reach highs of over 100 degrees this weekend
For the rest of the week, the majority of the state will be under either a heat advisory or an extreme heat warning.
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Confused about Big Bend area border plans? Here’s what you need to know.
There's been a lot of confusion this year about the Trump administration's plan for new border barriers across the Big Bend region of West Texas. Here's a rundown of what federal border agencies say they're planning....
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Rental units in Houston must provide air conditioning under new ordinance
More than 20,000 households in the Houston metro area lack AC, according to a 2023 survey by the U.S. Census Bureau
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Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.
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Hearings for Karmelo Anthony’s appeal start Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
Karmelo Anthony is appealing his murder conviction in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. His defense team is argues restricted access violated Anthony's rights....
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A surrogate’s fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers say
A surrogate’s fight for custody over the baby she birthed last week could lead to more restrictions on the rights of biological parents and on abortion clauses in surrogacy agreements....
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Pumpkin spice is already here, but is Houston celebrating fall too early?
Pumpkin spice season is officially back, even though fall is still more than a month away. Starbucks announced its fall menu will return to stores Tuesday, Aug. 25, bringing back its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte along with new and returning fall favorites. That means Houston-area c...
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The week in politics (Aug. 19, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we contemplate what Houston might've been like if Texas had been allowed to split into five separate states....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3402: Absolute Zero
Episode: 3402 Absolute Zero: The hunt for the lowest possible temperature. Today, absolute zero.
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Texas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddling
A Port Arthur ISD student at Memorial High School alleges his coach hit him with a paddle as a disciplinary tool during football practice, raising concerns about corporal punishment in Texas schools. Noah Lopez had only been at Memorial High School in Port Arthur for about two we...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 18, 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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City of Houston asks court to reconsider ruling that minority-owned business program is unconstitutional
The program was stuck down last month by U.S. Judge David Hittner, who sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023 over its longstanding initiative related to government contracts....
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Hello Houston (August 18, 2026)
Today: We find out how the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads, learn about the latest advances in melanoma research and therapies, talk with Houston-based sculptor Bridgette Mongeon about her new book, and more....
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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.
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Galveston County constable, residents urge Texas Supreme Court to block county’s new precinct map
The plaintiffs asked the state's highest civil court to block Galveston County’s new precinct boundaries ahead of the November election. The maps were changed on June 29, after the March primary election....
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Minnesota sues Gov. Abbott as ICE agent charged in shooting faces possible release in Texas
The lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Abbott to approve the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces charges stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis....
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Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
The Montezuma-Cortez district in southwestern Colorado scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year. It's still using the New Education System model it adopted from Houston ISD....
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Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office....
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Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
Over two dozen Texas families represented by the ACLU and other groups petitioned the nation’s highest court to hear their challenge after the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in April upheld the Texas law in a 9-8 ruling....
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FBI Houston investigating recent school threats after 42 reports last school year
FBI Houston says it is investigating several threats made against Houston-area schools this year, including an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Pasadena ISD high school. “At the start of every school year, we see a significant uptick in the amount of threats of mass...
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Convicted felon arrested following SWAT standoff over domestic violence call in Conroe
A 42-year-old convicted felon is in custody following a SWAT standoff sparked by an armed family violence call late Saturday night, authorities said.
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1 dead, 4 injured after shooting at large gathering in South Acres
One man was killed and four others were injured after a shooting broke out during a large gathering in southeast Houston early Sunday. Houston police responded around 4 a.m. to the 13300 block of Cullen Boulevard. Investigators said the incident followed a gathering at a shopping...
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Montgomery Co. deputies arrest man accused of child sexual abuse after months on the run
James Michael Nona was arrested July 27 after allegedly cutting off his court-ordered GPS monitor and fleeing.