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Harris County shooting: 1 person shot on Veterans Memorial Drive
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
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Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, but meteorologists expect little impact to Texas
The storm could develop into the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season.
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Suspect in deadly west Houston apartment shooting claims he shot woman on accident
A woman was pronounced dead Monday after she was found with a gunshot wound. A man is in custody on a murder charge for the shooting.
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Drivers headed to Galveston could see traffic delays near Texas City this weekend
TxDOT crews will close two southbound lanes along I-45 near the Texas City Wye starting Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9 p.m. Those closures will last until Monday, Oct. 12 at 5 a.m. The work is part of a larger project that aims to widen I-45 to eight total lanes....
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Houston launches $48 million initiative to address regional homelessness
Private philanthropists have committed $34 million toward a $48 million initiative to address homelessness across the Houston region — and leaders said flexible funding and a self-imposed 90-day deadline to house people will set this effort apart from anything the city has tried ...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 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.
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Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
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Hello Houston (October 7, 2026)
Today: We discuss the federal order to have all Texas prisons air-conditioned by 2029, hear an excerpt from the newest episode of “InnerVIEWS,” and author Louise Barnett discusses her memoir “Tainted Love.” Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
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Mall of America terror plot stopped, ISIS sympathizer arrested: charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Wednesday against an 18-year-old man who was allegedly plotting an attack at the Mall of America.
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NYC named one of the top 10 cities in the US, but who's No. 1?
New Yorkers know that their city is the best in the country, but this list found another deserved the top spot.
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White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks
The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."...
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Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthcare affordability?
With a little under a month before election day, polls still have Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a close race to become the next senator from Texas. Among the top issues on voters' minds is healthcare affordability....
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Abbott wants to eliminate school property taxes for Texas homeowners. Who would pay instead?
For Texas homeowners, Governor Greg Abbott is promising a dramatic reduction in one of their biggest annual bills: He wants to eliminate the portion of property taxes that homeowners pay to their local school districts on their homesteads. “The amount you get on your bill, from t...
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City of Houston unanimously approves affordable housing on Stella Link
Houston City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to transform more than 12 acres of city-owned land in south Houston into a new single-family housing community, including 89 homes priced for low- to moderate-income buyers. Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, who represents Distric...
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USPS ready for 2026 Christmas card mailing with 185 million Christmas stamps printed
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
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FBI, SWAT conduct multi-location operation in Houston area
Federal agents and tactical teams conducted court-authorized operations at multiple locations across the Houston area early Wednesday morning, the FBI said. The coordinated sweeps involved FBI Houston’s Safe Streets Task Force, the FBI SWAT team and partner law enforcement agenci...
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Homeland Security and NCIS assist in major human trafficking raid in resort town
Three women face criminal charges after police raided several Virginia massage parlors in connection with a human trafficking and prostitution investigation....
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KPRC 2 and Houston Life launch Teacher of the Month Contest to celebrate outstanding K-12 educators across Houston
KPRC 2 and Houston Life are inviting members of the Houston-area community to recognize the exceptional teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students through the KPRC 2 Teacher of the Month Contest presented by FW Walton Roofing . Beginning the week of September 1...
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Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation....
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Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races
The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns....
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Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton
President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The event is part of a series of trips to battleground states the president is trying to shore up for Republicans....
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The best comforting fall food in Houston: The Full Menu
From pho and menudo, to warm, comforting dishes featuring root vegetables, Houston foodies share some of their favorite spots serving up fall favorites in this month's installment of The Full Menu....
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Protestors plan to greet Trump at San Antonio rally. GOP says it will fill Freeman Coliseum
Freeman Coliseum holds nearly 12,000 at capacity, but security arrangements are likely to reduce space if necessary.
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Texas childcare centers face soaring insurance costs as insurers leave the market
At a Texas House committee hearing in August, Tim Kaminski, president of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association, told lawmakers the cost of insuring his four facilities in Richmond, just southwest of Houston, had tripled....
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This Rice University professor has helped pick more than a dozen Nobel Prize winners
Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede spent years on the Nobel Committee for Chemistry. She left the role for a job at Rice — but still knew who this year’s winner was....
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Houston advocates break down Black voter fatigue
Many Black voters have done everything asked of them. They registered, studied the candidates, and showed up election after election. Now, with the Nov. 3 midterm weeks away, a growing number are asking whether it is worth doing again. Those who work closest with these voters say...
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Houston ISD loses roughly 9,000 students, more than twice its projection
The steep enrollment decline was more than twice what district leaders had prepared for in their budget, adding pressure to the district to navigate more state funding losses even after closing schools and cutting hundreds of staff positions....
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AT&T data breach settlement gets final approval: How much will customers get?
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
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The week in politics (Oct. 7, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And, in the latest edition of The Full Menu, Houston foodies talk about good places to get dishes with a comforting fall vibe....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3416: Flying on Mars
Episode: 3416 Viewing Mars from the Air. Today, flying on Mars.
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Houston family shares daughter's story after she was killed, boyfriend charged with murder
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a Houston area family is sharing the story of 27-year-old Abrianna Hall, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. The family hopes it will help others recognize the importance of checking in on their loved ones....
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Houston residents participate in National Night Out, meet with local law enforcement
National Night Out has been happening every year since 1984. It's a chance for people to get to know their neighbors and law officers who routinely patrol their neighborhoods....
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US military orders 2-day pause in Okinawa after Marine accused of murder
The U.S. military is implementing a two-day pause on its operations in Okinawa, Japan, following the arrest of a Marine who is accused of robbing and killing a local woman....
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ROCO Shows Its Serene and Wild Sides In Imaginative Opening To Its New Season — Classical Music Doesn’t Need To Be Traditional
From the serene environs of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church to the wildly imaginative scene at ARTECHOUSE Houston, ROCO launched its new musical season in Houston. Each year, the chamber orchestra is celebrated for its dynamic performances, pioneering spirit and commitment t...
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Houston’s Next Generation Of Museum Lifters Give MFAH’s Grand Gala an Unexpected Jolt Of Youthful Excitement
Amid the stalwart supporters of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Grand Gala Ball, we witnessed a new crop of faces in the elegant black-tie throng. Up and coming patrons, scions of Houston’s old guard and of respected newcomers added a breath of youthfulness to the more typically...
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Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism....
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Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Tennessee’s botched attempt
If executed, Howard would be the seventh man executed in Texas this year. Two more men are scheduled to be put to death in 2026.
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Woman says car damaged by falling debris at HCA ER in Montrose, now struggling to get answers
A Houston woman says she was left scrambling for answers after a piece of the building at HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Montrose fell onto her car while she was with her friend inside, who was receiving medical care. Esmeralda Ledezma said she was already on high alert that day because h...
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Isaias poised to become the Atlantic season’s first hurricane
Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) has strengthened to 50-mile-per-hour tropical storm moving east-northeast at 8 miles per hour. The latest forecast has the storm becoming a hurricane late tonight or early Thursday morning. The National Hurricane Center has Isaias reaching 110-mile-per-hour...
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Dry and comfortable now, but Houston’s humidity returns next week
Drier Air Moves In: Drier air is moving into Houston, bringing a welcome break from the humidity this week. With lower moisture levels, afternoons should feel noticeably more comfortable, with cooler mornings and less of that sticky Gulf Coast feel. Moisture could make a comeback...