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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1606: The Skycity
Episode: 1606 The Skycity: a concept struggling against its own Gothic weight. Today, the skycity.
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Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant arrested, charged with assault, terroristic threat
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
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2 teens hit, killed crossing Highway 288 after Houston police chase tied to Old Navy shoplifting
What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two teenagers were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant ...
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1 detained after possible explosive device found during child pornography investigation in Harris County, Texas home: officials
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
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Woman's body found in dumpster behind north Harris County business, sheriff's office says
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
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Woman’s body found in NE Harris County dumpster after family couldn’t find her
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County on Thursday. Law enforcement responded to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a call regarding the body a...
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Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant faces multiple charges, relieved of duty, deputies say
According to HCSO, Sgt. Freder Munoz has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Houston will bid to be a host city for the Women’s World Cup in 2031
Local officials are looking to capitalize on what they called a successful men’s World Cup in the city, also by offering thousands of complimentary tickets to home games for the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 23, 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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The Texas Panhandle was hit by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake
The strongest earthquake in the region in at least 100 years raised concerns about the potential impacts to the oil and gas industry, according to local county officials....
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Hello Houston (July 23, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas, Harris County Criminal Court Judge David Fleischer discusses his approach to courtroom proceedings, and Bill King breaks down financial challenges for Harris County....
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Investigation finds no historic cemetery at Tomball property after headstones discovered
An independent investigation into headstones discovered on a property in Tomball has concluded that no cemetery ever existed at the location, according to city officials....
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Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
The ruling says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close....
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2 injured in crash that left 18-wheeler hanging over I-10 overpass near SH-99
The crashed happened around 11 a.m this morning on the Katy Freeway near SH-99 Tropical Storm Bertha moves through Houston today According to Fire Chief Deacon Tittel with Harris County ESD- 48, two people suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital. ...
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Second arrest made in woman's shooting death at N. Harris County apartments, HCSO says
A woman and a man are charged with the murder of a 20-year-old woman, who deputies said was shot inside a vehicle in April.
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HCSO Bomb Squad secures suspicious device found during SE Houston search warrant
Authorities say a suspicious item originally believed to be an explosive device was found during the execution of a search warrant at a southeast Houston home. Later, on Thursday afternoon, KPRC 2 learned the suspicious item was fireworks packed together, according to the Harris ...
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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets....
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Texas’ longstanding ‘Robin Hood’ school finance system will face a new legal challenge
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue....
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More than 1 million people participated in World Cup events in Houston
That includes more than 480,000 fans who attended the seven matches in Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the city’s World Cup host committee. The majority of those ticket buyers came from outside Houston, and nearly half of them came from other countries....
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How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states....
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Preparing for intense heat (July 23, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn how the city is preparing to help residents for dangerously high heat over the next few days. And we find out whether the FIFA World Cup matches were a boost for hotels and renters....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2622: Watson
Episode: 2622 Watson: A computer system that plays Jeopardy!. Today, Jeopardy!.
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Harris County shooting: Second person arrested in connection to deadly April 2026 shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
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Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat ...
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3 people hospitalized after vehicle flew off Southwest Freeway NB near Beltway 8, authorities say
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Harris County crash: Vehicle falls from HOV lane onto Southwest Freeway, roadway closed
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
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Tomball Parkway reopens after vehicle hit overpass, causing concrete debris to fall, Pct. 4 says
Precinct 4 said the unknown vehicle hit the overpass, causing concrete debris to fall onto the roadway.
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Tomball Parkway reopens after overpass struck near Grant Road
UPDATE | 2 p.m. Officials said the roadway is now reopen. Reopened Wow! Great job by our Dist 6 deputies shutting the roadway down allowing the txdot work crews to quickly make the necessary repairs to reopen the south bound lanes of SH 249. The overpass will remain closed. Drive...
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18-wheeler dangling off Katy Fwy overpass near Hwy 99; multiple vehicles involved in crash: HCSO
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County. HCSO says multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
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Harris County takes Roving Meadows wastewater operator back to court after years of sewage complaints
Residents say raw sewage has flooded yards, backed into homes and plagued their neighborhood for nearly two decades. Now, county officials are questioning how the system continued operating despite licensing concerns. RELATED: Sewage backups plague Crosby community; residents dem...
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Immigration attorney in deadly ICE shooting case declines comment on felony assault case after court hearing
The immigration attorney representing two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting on Canal Street is facing a legal battle of his own in Harris County. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra appeared in court Wednesday morning in connection with a felony charge of assault by impeding breathing or cir...
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Man found dead with gunshot wound in NW Harris County hotel, Pct. 4 says
Precinct 4 said deputies were called to a medical call, but when they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
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ERCOT prepares for record demand during Texas heat wave
Energy experts say a growth in solar power and other renewables will help the state avoid rolling blackouts during peak demand on the power grid.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 22, 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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Celebrate National Tequila Day at Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks
National Tequila Day is Friday, and whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks has something special in store. Zanti will feature handcrafted margaritas and tableside cocktail cart service beginning at 4 p.m. Sip on...
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The World Cup promised an economic bump in Houston. Hoteliers and renters say they overpromised
Preliminary data covering six of Houston’s seven World Cup matches indicates demand fell year over year for hotels, though many visitors were willing to pay a higher rate to stay in Houston....
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Hello Houston (July 22, 2026)
Today: Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy discusses the county’s ongoing leadership fight, we learn about how Houstonians can preserve local bee populations, talk with Houston area food and travel content creator Shawn Singh, and more....
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Judge sets $800K bond for Houston funeral home director accused of trying to steal $2M estate
Harris County District Court Judge Hazel B. Jones set bond at a total of $800,000 Wednesday morning for the unlicensed Houston funeral home director accused of posing as the spouse of a dead man to steal his estate worth more than $2 million. PREVIOUS: Funeral home director arres...
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Passengers in Houston ICE shooting say agents rammed their van before firing
The newly released, handwritten statements by two men who saw Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting say he never threatened ICE agents.
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Campaign finance data suggests Republicans may not be rallying around U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton
Democrat James Talarico has outraised Paxton in funds 3-to-1. Will John Cornyn supporters make the difference?
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Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn
MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool....
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The week in politics (July 22, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and we talk with comedian Dulcé Sloan of "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!"...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3390: Big Thicket Preserve
Episode: 3390 Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve. Today, Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve.
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Galveston County officials monitor Bertha as tropical storm warning takes effect
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a tropical storm warning for Chambers County as well as coastal portions of Brazoria and Galveston counties. The watch is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday and means tropical storm conditions are expected....
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4 measles cases reported by Montgomery County health department
The measles cases in members of the same family, who had not been vaccinated for the virus, mark the first reported cases in the Houston area this year....
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1 dead after crashing into toll station on Beltway 8 near Central Plaza
A driver is dead after crashing into a toll plaza along Beltway 8 overnight, according to Harris County Precinct 5 deputies. The crash happened just before midnight at the Central Plaza Tollway South near Tanner Road. Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects Houst...
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Charge dismissed against HCSO deputy accused of breaking into wife's home, court records show
Court records show that a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of breaking into his wife's home now has a burglary charge dismissed by a district attorney....
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Lee Gilley’s extradition held up as Italian court questions whether death penalty is in play, attorney says
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
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Judge blocks feds from deporting witness to Houston ICE shooting
The order applies to one of the three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE. Lawyers are seeking the men’s release from detention....
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders state health agencies to crack down on ‘birth tourism’
Immigration attorneys have expressed concerns the executive order could force health providers to determine the legal status of pregnant women before providing care, potentially endangering their lives and those of their unborn children....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 21, 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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The Liberty County Jail was out of state compliance for months before an inmate escaped from a hospital
Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer while at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood early Saturday, July 18. He remained at large as of Tuesday....
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Harris County DA certifies 2 ICE shooting witnesses as victims of alleged violent crimes, documents show
Two men who were inside the van when federal immigration agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have been formally certified by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as victims of alleged violent crimes, according to newly filed federal court documents. Daniel Tirad...
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Hello Houston (July 21, 2026)
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Houston area, talk with a Houston native who’s appearing as a contestant on “Password,” and more....
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Harris County convicted murderer, who has been on the run since 2023, captured in New York, FBI says
In 2023, Elvio Mancebo was supposed to show up for his sentencing in Harris County; instead, he removed his GPS monitor and went on the run.