The week in politics (Aug. 5, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we get to know Mychal Threets, the new host of "Reading Rainbow."
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Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo said she won't vote for fellow Democrat, Commissioner Lesley Briones
After losing the budget battle, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is eyeing the November elections and said she won't support one of her Democratic colleagues....
safety
Man charged in killing of 5-year-old girl admits to firing shots at vehicle, court records show
The man accused of fatally shooting a 5-year-old girl in northwest Harris County admitted to investigators that he fired shots at the vehicle the child was in, court records show....
Local
Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old shot and killed in northwest Harris Co., HCSO says
Less than 24 hours after a 5-year-old was killed in a shooting in northwest Harris County, 47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been charged with capital murder, the sheriff's office said....
safety
Man flown to hospital after being shot by off-duty deputy in Mission Bend area, HCSO says
A man was flown to the hospital after an off-duty deputy discharged her weapon in southwest Harris County, HCSO said. HCSO did not immediately say whether the deputy was responding to any crime....
parks
2-year-old dead in hospital after being found in swimming pool in Atascocita, Pct. 4 says
A 2-year-old died at the hospital after being found in a pool in Atascocita on Friday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
Local
Action 13 helps clear 86-year-old man's $1,980 toll road bill
The Harris County Toll Road Authority said they are clearing a man's $1,980 after Action 13 stepped in.
Local
17-year-old charged with capital murder for killing man during robbery, Harris County sheriff says
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder for killing a man during robbery in north Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
government
2 Helps You: Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Property taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate. While homeowners cannot control the t...