Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked the lower court’s 2025 ruling that struck down nine provisions of a sweeping election law rela…
More stories
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
Ballot measures in November (Aug. 13, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about a pair of issues voters will decide in the November election. And a Houston biologist considers how livin…
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.
Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints
A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years…
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunc…
Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO
ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able t…
Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented cr…
ICE detained a man in Houston after he reported a shooting to local police
The incident could limit prosecutors' ability to investigate the shooting and also raises renewed questions about the Houston Police Departm…
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 …
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.
Harris County jury orders 3M to pay $61.5 million settlement after Watson Grinding explosion lawsuit
The explosion, which took place near a residential area in northwest Houston in 2020, killed three people and damaged hundreds of nearby hom…