Historic Elissa ship returns to Galveston Saturday after months at sea
The Elissa is expected to arrive at the Galveston Historic Seaport located off of Harborside Drive at around noon Saturday. Those attending …
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Hello Houston (August 14, 2026)
Today: We discuss the expansion of Flock cameras in Texas, learn how we can restore old furniture, and talk with River Oaks Theatre artistic…
Houston’s water utility receives ‘negative’ financial outlook from S&P Global
The lowered outlook comes after significant financial restructuring by Mayor John Whitmire’s administration.
Three injured by man who shot at moving vehicles before he was shot by police, HPD says
A woman and her daughter were among those shot late Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department, which said the shooter was s…
Tomball ISD Reaffirms Elite Academic Performance with 7th Consecutive "A" Rating
Tomball ISD Reaffirms Elite Academic Performance with 7th Consecutive "A" Rating Tomball ISD
Houston community groups question whether Home Depot worked with ICE during recent detention
Community organizations gathered outside a southwest Houston Home Depot on Friday to question whether the retailer had cooperated with U.S. …
The future of Flock cameras: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and…
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At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work
A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the plac…
Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National F…
Comedian Ron Funches (Aug. 14, 2026)
On Friday's show: We preview Saturday’s rescheduled Pride Houston parade. Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. A…