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Houston officials unveil $48 million initiative to address homelessness as city’s shelter sees long wait times
The three-year program will seek rapid resolutions to homelessness. It comes as the city’s new residential treatment center strives to serve people quickly....
Soaring diesel prices has METRO, Cy-Fair ISD moving toward alternative fuel sources
As diesel prices continue to rise, METRO and the Cypress Fairbanks ISD told ABC13 that compressed natural gas and propane vehicles have helped ease their expenses....
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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.
K-9 helps find two missing people on Sunday in Precinct 4
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office were called to Tigris Lane in the Cypress area after getting calls about a missing 17-year-old autistic boy. K-9 Hades helped track down the boy who was found safe. “Another safe ending thanks to the hard work of our deputies and K-9 H...
19 animals rescued from Cypress-area garage, including alligator, puppies, turtle, Houston SPCA says
Houston SPCA said its animal cruelty investigators discovered and rescued 19 animals confined inside a garage in "sweltering heat."
Former NASA flight director plans her wedding with an out-of-this-world twist
NASA's first Hispanic female flight director, Ginger Kerrick, discusses how she incorporated Mission Control elements into her wedding, which ranged from countdowns to astronaut attendees....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1621: Motherland
Episode: 1621 Motherland: The Stalingrad Memorial. Today, we visit a really big statue.
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1617: Connections
Episode: 1617 Reflections on the dicey question of cause and effect in history. Today, the connections problem.
ERCOT says governor’s data center audit could take months to complete
Abbot has ordered a pause of new data center approvals until regulators can evaluate these projects.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1616: Ivan Polzunov
Episode: 1616 Ivan Polzunov and early Russian steam engines. Today, the steam engine comes to Russia.
Fort Bend County is on a deadline to find a solution for its stray livestock
Fort Bend County lacks a dedicated facility to house and care for the thousands of stray livestock and exotic animals they oversee annually, relying for years on the private property of a law enforcement official who is set to retire next year....
14 years after Austin Tice’s disappearance in Syria, his family in Houston presses efforts to find him
Tice, a freelance journalist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, disappeared near a checkpoint in Damascus on Aug. 14, 2012, while reporting on the Syrian Civil War....
James Talarico pushes new plan to woo Texas veterans, pledges to ‘fight for them the way they fight for us’
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled a veterans and military agenda Friday aimed at ending forever wars, strengthening support for military families and increasing the resources available to veterans for health care, housing and employment....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 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.
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 are encouraged to gather at Pier 21 with homemade welcome signs in hand....
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.
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. And we catch up with comedian Ron Funches....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1615: Learning to Use Coal
Episode: 1615 On learning to use coal. Today, we learn why we shouldn’t bring coals to Newcastle.
U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston
Aaron Reitz did not reveal what FBI testing found in bags taken from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after his July 7 shooting death. Other men in the van said the bags contained salt....
U.S. commerce secretary lauds Apple’s manufacturing expansion in Houston
U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs to try to bring more manufacturing jobs to America. Still, U.S. manufacturing jobs have declined slightly over the past 12 months....
Houston’s 2026 Pride parade is set for Saturday, when high temperatures are in the forecast
According to the National Weather Service, Houston is forecast to have a high temperature of 98 degrees on Saturday, with a heat index, or feels-like temperature, of up to 109. The parade will be held in the evening....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 13, 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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Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
Burke Law Group published a short statement on social media saying it had considered applying for a “small portion” of the $150 million contract. It did not explain why it decided against it....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2630: Determinism and the Many Worlds Interpretation
Episode: 2630 Determinism and the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.
Houston airport workers receive 33% raise under Whitmire order, continuing union wins at city facilities
The wage hike continues a string of wins for unionized hospitality workers in Houston. The union expects the wage hike to benefit more than 35,000 workers....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 12, 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.
Dallas County releases autopsy report for Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March
The autopsy report shows that Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died as the result of a combination of anaphylaxis, acute asthma exacerbation and the toxic effects of methamphetamine, among other factors....
Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis
Abilene was sold on promises that data centers would transform their local economy. But some residents are wondering when the benefits will come.
The week in politics (Aug. 12, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the classic film "Casablanca" ahead of a screening at the River Oaks Theatre....
After a courtroom curveball, Texas Little Leaguers are headed back to the World Series
An off-the-field legal dispute briefly interrupted Boerne's championship celebration before the team's trip to Williamsport was made official.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3399: Fancy Fogs
Episode: 3399 In which we see fog dressed in fancy clothes. Today, we sing the merits of fancy fogs.
Self-proclaimed internet pranksters accused of terroristic threats in River Oaks
A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby....
Galveston Margaritaville resort takes shape, reviving concerns over nearby environment
The $700-$800 million, 95-acre Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort is slated to include a 15-story hotel, 278 beachfront cottages, lazy rivers and pickleball courts. Officials say the entire development will be completed by the end of the decade....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 11, 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.
Goth’s not dead: How a subculture survived over 40 years in Texas
As Austin's Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth's roots and future.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3398: Jerome Hunsaker
Episode: 3398 In which a remarkable engineer, Jerome Hunsaker, begins a career that will help to define American air power. Today, an engineer and an airplane....
New vaccine recommendations (Aug. 11, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling on federal health officials to scale back vaccine recommendations and to split the MMR vaccine into individual shots for measles, mumps, and rubella. We get reaction from a local epidemiologist....
Houston TIRZ combatting abandoned buildings receives half-million-dollar federal grant
The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority received a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess "brownfield sites" — properties where lingering hazardous materials can make it difficult to redevelop a neighborhood....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 10, 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 retailers impacted by new jalapeño recall amid salmonella scare
The recall includes branded and unbranded ready-made guacamole, pico de gallo and salsas sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
Garden Oaks Theater needs to raise $5 million to avoid demolition. It’s an uphill battle for advocates
When Arthouse Theater intervened in the destruction of the theater, they agreed to raise $7.1 million in the matter of months to buy the theater outright. Now, with just weeks left before a final deadline, it’s not clear they’ll have success....
Houston’s top dog: The most popular breeds across the city
Houston Public Media obtained the city’s animal registration data. See which dogs are the most popular in your neighborhood.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1614: Advice for Living, 1836
Episode: 1614 Advice on how live our lives from 1836. Today, we learn how to live our lives — in 1836.
A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is meant to feel like a seat at the table for everyone in Houston
A colorful new mural now anchors a busy stretch of Bellaire Boulevard in Southwest Houston, created through a three-week collaboration between six visiting artists from Taiwan and Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247. “I don’t think I could have asked for a better birthday gift th...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1613: Faraday and Magnetism
Episode: 1613 In which Michael Faraday helps us to parse the word, Genius. Today, we watch genius at work.
Longtime Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert dies at age 84
Robert E. “Bob” Hebert first assumed office in 2003 and served for 15 years. He’s being remembered for his years of service, leadership and generosity to the Fort Bend County community....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 7, 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.
Galveston officials urge visitors to stop feeding raccoons along Seawall after seven reported bites
Officials say the increase in people feeding raccoons has serious consequences as the mammals lose a natural fear of humans, making them more likely to scratch or bite. Seven raccoon bites have been reported in the past two weeks, according to city officials....
It’ll take a lot of change for one of the most iconic watering holes in Texas to reopen to swimming
Jacob's Well in Wimberley was flowing rapidly for a short time after July's heavy rainfall. Now, the waters are receding again.
Hello Houston (August 7, 2026)
Today: We learn how the Houston Forensic Science Center helps support criminal investigations, find out what Houstonians can expect from the Houston Reggae Summer Fest, and share a rundown of weekend events for "Last Minute Plans."...