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Safety on Houston roads (Aug. 3, 2026)
On Monday's show: We consider how to make the roads safer for Houston drivers. And we offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city....
18-year-old found fatally shot at north Harris County apartment complex
An 18-year-old man was found shot near the entryway of an apartment complex along Ella Boulevard.
Man hospitalized after overnight shooting in west Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in west Harris County, authorities said. The incident happened overnight at a complex in the 23400 block of Kingsland Boulevard. Investigators said an adult man was found with a gun...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1611: Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather
Episode: 1611 Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather: ideologies diverge and converge. Today, Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather.
A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County
The court ruled the EPA must enforce stricter limits on PM 2.5, which is fine particulate matter such as dust, smoke and soot that can be harmful to health....
2026 VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year Fan Poll — MIDDLE
2026 VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year Fan Poll — MIDDLE VYPE
Harris County launches ‘Priority Pass’ in an effort to streamline vehicle registration
The new online service is designed to speed up vehicle registration for Harris County residents by reducing tax office wait times.
‘After the Flood’ podcast: Fifth episode reviews Kerr County’s readiness one year after deadly July 4 flood
"After the Flood," a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS’ Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at catastrophic flooding in Central Texas....
'I'm a celebrity': Unlicensed funeral director accused of stealing dead man's estate dodges questions after court
A Houston funeral home director accused of stealing a dead man’s estate stormed out of the Harris County criminal courthouse Friday morning, claiming to be a “celebrity” who had nothing to say — then quickly changed course and started hurling insults. Unique Green is accused of p...
Galveston County health officials report neuroinvasive West Nile virus case in resident
It's the first West Nile virus case in Galveston County in 2026. Health officials there say the resident, who is hospitalized, had "travel exposures" outside of the county during their incubation period....
John Oliver goes after Buc-ee’s: 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.
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.
Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
Houston-based oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Exxon Mobil on Friday reported doubling its second-quarter profits to $14.53 billion, up 105% from the same time a year ago, while Chevron nearly quadrupled its profits to $12.07 billion....
The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how
A new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program for those fleeing persecution in their home countries....
Elderly couple found dead in Cypress home in apparent murder-suicide: HCSO
Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area.
THC ban begins (July 31, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get details on Texas' new ban on certain THC products, which begins today. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1609: Franklin’s Heat Experiment
Episode: 1609 Benjamin Franklin’s experiments in thermal radiation. Today, Benjamin Franklin thinks about theoretical and applied science.
Houston MRI technician says she was attacked while on the job at St. Joseph Medical Center
A Houston MRI technician says she has resigned from her job at St. Joseph Medical Center after she was allegedly attacked by a stranger inside a hospital stairwell, leaving her too afraid to return to work....
Leaders of new Fort Bend LULAC chapter say fatal ICE shooting in Houston accelerated its launch
Latinos make up about 25% of the growing population in the suburban county outside Houston, and that demographic is trending upward, according to the U.S. Census Bureau....
Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
The news comes as two key Republicans, including Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 30, 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.
The Houston Heights celebrates White Linen Night’s 20th anniversary this Saturday
This year's ticketed celebration on West 19th Street will span from Ashland to Yale streets and feature live music, food and drinks and an artisan market....
Dream Con brought Black nerd culture to Texas, but to keep it, founders say support is needed
Dream Con, one of the country’s largest Black-owned pop culture conventions, is at risk of looking elsewhere to find financial support and resources.
Texas could send a record four GOP women to Congress — if they make it through November
Despite sending more Republicans to Congress than any other state, Texas has elected only five GOP women to the U.S. House in its history. Redistricting and retirements could change things....
Witness to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting released from ICE detention as prosecutors argue against it
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was one of three passengers in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van when he was killed by an ICE agent. The other men remain detained....
Harris County shooting: Teen taken into custody after firing shots at deputies, officials say
A teen has been taken into custody after firing shots at deputies on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Man rescued after falling into manhole in North Harris County
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
Man falls into manhole, currently trapped in North Harris County, authorities on scene
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
Drivers going to Galveston face I-45 lane closures, extended detour starting Aug. 8
The most significant traffic changes will be short-term main lane closures from FM 519 to Tiki Drive and a reroute near La Marque and Texas City that will be in place for the next two years. They're part of a project to widen I-45 to eight lanes....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 29, 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.
A Houston man allegedly flew a drone during the World Cup to video his church. He could face a year in prison
Federal authorities say 44 drones and $9 million in fake FIFA merchandise were seized in Houston during the World Cup, when the city hosted seven matches and a popular fan festival....
Man sentenced to 45 years for death of Harris Co. deputy constable, her daughter
A jury has delivered its sentence after a man was found guilty of killing a Harris County deputy constable and her child back in 2024.
5-month-old dead in Hockley after reports they were unresponsive
Harris County authorities are investigating after an infant was pronounced dead in the Hockley area on Wednesday morning.
DHS waives environmental laws for border barriers and roads from Big Bend to Lake Amistad
The waiver clears the way for barriers, roads and surveillance infrastructure, though federal officials have not specified what will be built throughout the project area....
Community colleges brace for local cuts after Texas funding shortchanges them millions
Hiring and spending will be impacted, college administrators say. The performance-based model is proving unpredictable in its early years.
KPRC 2 releases statement on matter involving a staff member
We want to disclose a matter this morning involving a staff member at KPRC. The Station is aware of reports alleging that news anchor Daniella Guzman received complimentary tickets to a concert and FIFA World Cup match from the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation. We ta...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3393: Curtiss Robin
Episode: 3393 In which the 1928 Curtiss Robin airplane was far more than it seemed to be. Today, a ride in a bland airplane.
‘Am I gonna do it or not?’: Videos in lawsuit appear to show Houston restaurateur before family killings
A new lawsuit filed by the parents of Thy Mitchell accuses her late husband, Matthew, of plotting the killings of her and her family. As evidence, the parents submitted dozens of videos they say were recorded inside their River Oaks home in the days before their deaths....
Houston rapper Cartel Bo accused of holding mother of his children captive at home in Cypress
Houston rapper Warren Brown, also known as Cartel Bo, is facing an aggravated kidnapping charge after a woman, who is the mother of his children, told Harris County Precinct 4 Constable investigators she was held captive for at least four days inside a home in Cypress. Harris Cou...
Harris Co. HAZMAT crews respond to 2 large transformers fell off 18-wheeler, Cy-Fair FD says
According to officials, HAZMAT crews responded to the scene after two transformers fell off an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 28, 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.
Texas lawmakers question whether multibillion-dollar data center tax break still benefits the state
Thirteen years ago, when Texas created the tax deal for data centers, state lawmakers expected to lose — at most — $14 million in tax revenue in Texas' next 2-year budget cycle. Now, state projections show it could lead to Texas forgoing more than $3 billion in the 2028-29 bienni...
Texas energy agencies respond to governor’s data center directive by requesting more authority from lawmakers
ERCOT and the PUCT said they've already taken steps to regulate large energy consumers and called for the state legislature to expand their authority.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of murdered Traveler's Table owner
The parents of Thy Mitchell have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Harris County alleging Matthew Mitchell planned to murder his family, according to court records....
U.S. to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten
The U.S. will resume limited imports of Mexican cattle on Aug. 24, reopening a trade route that had been closed for more than a year because of the northward spread of New World screwworm. The move comes as tight cattle supplies have pushed beef prices to record highs....
Judge rules Houston-raised singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The 21-year-old singer from Houston, whose legal name is David Burke, faces charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains....
Witness to Houston ICE shooting must be released from immigration detention, judge orders
A federal judge mandated Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego be released within 48 hours. He was one of three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE....
K-9 Cash helps uncover over 11 pounds of meth in monthslong investigation, Galveston County sheriff says
Other drugs, including fentanyl, also were seized, along with body armor, a gun and cash, according to authorities.
Hottest stretch of Houston summer (July 28, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We find out why this week could be the hottest stretch of the summer in Houston. And we learn some good news about Corpus Christi's water crisis....
Texas peach crop devastated by warm temperatures, late freeze
Summertime means peach season in Texas. But some fruit stands have had to import the fruit from other states after the combination of a warm winter and a late spring freeze wiped out much of the local crop....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3392: Orientalism
Episode: 3392 The Rise of Orientalism and its crescendo in the Roaring ‘20s. Today, strange happenings in the 1920s.
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Man dead in shooting at N. Harris County apartment complex
Law enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in the northern part of Harris County Monday. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened in the 14600 block of Ella Blvd. Details are limited at this time, but authorities say th...
Archaeologist finds no historic cemetery beneath downtown Tomball property
Archaeologist finds no historic cemetery beneath downtown Tomball property Houston Chronicle
New rule will let Trump administration speed up deportations of asylum seekers
The rule, which will allow USCIS officers to refer asylum seekers directly to immigration court without first interviewing them, has the potential to affect more than 100,000 people in Texas....
Galveston County health officials investigate rise in cyclospora cases
Health officials reported 14 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Galveston County with four other potential cases under investigation as of Monday.
Welfare check at Cypress home leads to rescue of alleged kidnapping victim, officials say
A welfare check at a northwest Harris County home led investigators to uncover evidence that a woman had allegedly been held captive before escaping, resulting in an aggravated kidnapping charge against a man who was already in jail on family violence-related charges. According t...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 27, 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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