New rule will let Trump administration speed up deportation of asylum seekers
The rule, which will allow USCIS officers to refer asylum seekers directly to immigration court without first interviewing them, has the pot…
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Jordanian athlete competing in Genuine Cup missing from Rice University, school says
Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, 24, was last seen walking around the Rice University campus late Saturday night or early Sunday.
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 Mo…
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 …
Fort Bend resident whose lawsuit led to Daniel Wong’s appointment as county judge wants that decision vacated
As the county’s Democratic and Republican commissioners spar over Wong’s legitimacy to serve as county judge, a position he’s seeking in the…
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.
Traveler’s Cart in Houston will close July 31, months after owners’ deaths
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Hello Houston (July 27, 2026)
Today: Council Member Joe Panzarella shares his vision for Houston's Freedmen’s Town, we find out how the Genuine Cup empowers athletes with…
Freedom Tree Park honors journey from enslavement to freedom in Fort Bend County
The new park in Missouri City recognizes the history of the Palmer Plantation, where slaves gathered under an oak tree during the 1860s to l…
What you need to know about aortic dissection — especially how to prevent it
A Texas surgeon explains the condition believed to have killed U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the steps you should take to prevent it.
HISD counselor highlights impact of HFB school supply program
A box of crayons and a stack of paper. Sometimes it's the simplest supplies that make the biggest impact, and the Houston Food Bank's school…
Houston traffic: SH-99 at Cypress Rosehill lanes closed due to heavy truck accident
There is complete roadway closure in northwest Houston after an accident on Grand Parkway, according to Harris County officials.