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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3415: Dorothea Erxleben
Episode: 3415 Germany's first woman doctor has some hard advice for her fellow doctors. Today, a new look at Dorothea Erxleben.
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Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
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73-year-old Richmond-area man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting child
A 73-year-old Richmond-area man will spend life in prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton....
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Houston traffic alert: I-10 White Oak Bayou Project to cause long-term closure of HOV connector
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the I-10 White Oak Bayou Project will cause a long-term closure along I-10.
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Houston family doctor arrested by FBI Houston, indicted for fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims
A Houston family doctor has been arrested by FBI Houston, officials said.
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San Jacinto County Jail employee arrested on felony drug charges
A San Jacinto County Jail employee has been arrested and is facing felony drug charges, officials said.
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31-year-old career criminal wanted in Texas, 2 other states gets a get out of jail free card for recent charge
Veronica Jones, whose criminal history dates back to 2010, has been accused of threatening to shoot her cousin, shoot up his home and hit him with a shovel. Despite the new misdemeanor charge and outstanding warrants in three jurisdictions, a Harris County judge granted her a per...
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‘She would fight to the ends of the earth for her’: Family remembers woman allegedly killed by sister
The family of a 27-year-old Houston woman who was found shot to death inside her west Houston apartment says she was preparing to help her younger sister get back on her feet. Days later, that sister is now charged with capital murder in her death. Alaya Sadae Jones, 20, and her ...
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Viral World Cup fan Freddy set to attend Red River Rivalry game in Dallas
Freddy, the German soccer fan who went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for documenting his trip through the United States, is coming to North Texas for college football's Red River Rivalry game....
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How to overcome the max information paradox
In the early days of the internet and social media, experts believed that the world stood on the edge of an intellectual renaissance. With infinite information at our fingertips, people would become smarter, more politically aware, more historically literate and more civically en...
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Influencer culture hits a wall
I don’t ever recall watching a US Open and having matches stir up this much conversation, and it had nothing to do with the players themselves. During Naomi Osaka’s first-round match at the U.S. Open on Aug. 31, chair umpire Kader Nouni had to stop play, mid-point, during a Grand...
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Is apathy keeping Black voters from the polls? Experts disagree
Houston’s Black electorate is yet again in the spotlight ahead of the November elections, with experts weighing in on why eligible voters do not show up and the strategies that could turn out the vote. As the 2026 midterms approach, two civic leaders in Houston believe that the f...
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Gulf system getting better organized, but Houston should be in the clear
A tropical system is getting better organized in the Gulf and I wanted to give you a Monday evening update and, most importantly, explain what it could mean for Southeast Texas. Right now, Invest 92L has a 70% chance of becoming a tropical storm in the next two days and an 80% ch...
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Polk County school bus crash kills 2, including Winter Haven High School student: PCSO
A crash involving a Polk County school bus and three other vehicles left two people dead, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and sent multiple others to hospitals Monday morning, according to law enforcement....
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Harris County SWAT standoff ends: Man taken into custody after barricading inside home with 3-month-old infant
A standoff involving a barricaded suspect and a 3-month-old baby boy has ended safely, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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Terrance’s Take: Texans’ 0-4 start filled with frustration
Terrance’s Take: Texans’ 0-4 start comes with frustration, no easy answers Houston, now it’s time to panic. The Texans are truly in trouble, and despite a play or two being the difference between a 3-1 start and the 0-4 reality, the issue runs deeper than those handful of plays. ...
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Ready to hoop? The H-Town Classic is coming to Katy, Oct. 17-18
Houston’s youth basketball scene is gearing up for a weekend of competition, community, and plenty of fun at the first-ever H-Town Classic . The free, 3-on-3 tournament is bringing sport, kids, families, and neighborhoods together in at the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy. Team...
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Houston weather: Isolated showers possible, monitoring the Gulf for possible development
A flare-up of storms in the SW Gulf continues to get more organized and is now being called Invest 92L. The National Hurricane Center now gives this system a high 80% chance to develop into at least a tropical depression over the next week....
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More than 60 pounds of meth discovered hidden in van at Del Rio International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 64 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a van at the Del Rio port of entry.
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New York man charged after threatening to kill Rep. Mike Collins
A Buffalo, New York man was arrested for sending death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law.
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Understanding food insecurity and where to turn for help
For families struggling to keep food on the table, the problem often goes beyond the grocery bill. Brian Greene, president and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, says understanding the root causes of food insecurity is key to finding longer-term solutions for families facing the risin...
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Mayor Whitmire’s administration withdraws ‘immigration law enforcement’ related grant after secret application
The administration had quietly submitted the application without council approval despite fierce debate.
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Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
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‘I was really in shock’: North Houston neighbor knew woman killed, man accused in deadly shooting
For Patricia Flores, Monday morning’s deadly shooting hit especially close to home. Flores, who lives next door to the home on Lindale Street where a man and woman were killed, said she knew both victims, and the man police say was involved in the shooting. Houston police said th...
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Woman found dead in Eldridge/West Oaks area, possible suspect detained
Houston police are on the scene investigating after a woman was found dead in West Houston on Monday afternoon.
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3 years after getting full mouth dental implants, this Houston man’s smile is still sparkling
This year, Donald Toney and his wife Landa will celebrate 15 years of marriage. They’re also celebrating 3 years since Donald got his brand new smile at the Texas Dental Implant Center. After years of dealing with pain, embarrassment, and the inability to eat foods he loves, Dona...
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Lindale Street shooting: 2 dead in north Houston; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were found shot dead in front of a north Houston home on Monday morning.
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Houston doctor arrested after indictment alleges $20M COVID-19 Medicare fraud scheme
A Houston family doctor has been arrested after being federally indicted in connection with more than $20 million in allegedly fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims, the FBI said Monday. Dr. Joseph Montes was arrested by FBI Houston and appeared in federal court Monday morn...
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Rice University study finds income disparities in natural disaster preparedness
Nearly half of low-income households say they would be unprepared if natural disaster struck.
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Convicted sex offender sentenced again after serving prison time for same crimes
A Channelview man who was held on a $5 million bond as he faced child pornography and online solicitation of a minor charges, is headed back to a Texas prison for a 15-year sentence. Christopher Lakner, 34, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography as part of a plea agree...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 5, 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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Suspected jaywalker dies after exchanging fire with officer, NM State Police say
A New Mexico State Police officer shot and killed a suspected jaywalker who allegedly fired at him during a foot chase over the weekend.
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Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child
The lawsuit accuses the former HCSO deputy of allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old. The former deputy's attorney disputes the accusations....
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Channelview man gets 15 years in prison for possession of child pornography
A Channelview man who previously served time behind bars for online solicitation of a minor is headed back to prison for possession of child pornography, officials say....
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Hello Houston (October 5, 2026)
Today: We discuss the superintendent of Barbers Hill ISD’s unconventional strategy for growing the district’s finances, talk with Houston City Councilmember Tiffany Thomas, and hear the newest episode of “Texperts.” Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
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‘Operation Thunder Hole’ takes down woman, 'Colombian Lover' in $13M fraud scheme
A federal jury convicted a couple for orchestrating a $13 million fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from federal assistance programs.
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Houston mourns LePaul Warren, demands action against gun violence
LePaul Warren should have been playing in his homecoming football game. Instead, his family was planning his homegoing. The 17-year-old Westbury High School student-athlete was shot and killed Sept. 25 before school along Dryad Street near the campus. Just three days earlier, 15-...
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Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests
A recent study is linking voice disorders to an increased chance of developing cognitive impairment.
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Harris County judge candidates find common ground on flooding, Houston Health, at Sunday forum
Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer and Republican candidate Orlando Sanchez shared the stage at a forum organized by The Metropolitan Organization on Sunday, October 4....
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Harris County’s cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld
A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and four Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law judges to vacate a landmark settlement on misdemeanor bail reform in the county. U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal’s ruling preserves the 2019 ODonnell ...
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Texas toughened its mail theft law. A Houston-area woman is still waiting for her stolen $900
For Heidi Martin, the lights in her home are usually off. She counts every dollar. She watches her utility bills. She keeps her air conditioning above 80 degrees because, as she puts it, she cannot afford to run it much lower. Martin lives carefully because she has to. So, when i...
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Supreme Court’s new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case
The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate....
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An October surprise? Eyes on the Gulf as the 2026 Atlantic tropical season isn’t over yet
While it is getting long in the tooth, the 2026 Atlantic season isn’t over just yet! We’re kicking off the new work week with a cluster of storms in the Bay of Campache in the southern Gulf that now has a 70% chance of becoming the next named storm, “Isaias.” The “storm” hasn’t f...
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake QR code scam targeting residents
Fort Bend County residents are being warned about a scam involving fake QR codes that could put personal and financial information at risk. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert warning residents to be cautious before scanning QR codes, particularly those post...
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After recent spike in youth violence, Houston boxing gym starts free program
After two Houston teenagers were shot and killed near their high schools, 4 Corners Boxing Gym on the north side of the city, is stepping up to offer free youth boxing programming aimed at steering kids away from violence. The deaths of 15-year-old Royce Witchet and 17-year-old L...
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Woman shot and killed at west Houston apartment complex
The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at an Energy Corridor apartment complex. Officers got to the scene on Briar Forest Drive near Eldridge Parkway around 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon and found the woman with gunshot wound. The woman passed away at the scene. A...
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Tropical disturbance in Gulf has 90% chance of developing, NWS says
Southeast Texas is not expected to see much of an impact from the disturbance, as of Monday's forecast.
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Houston mother and man killed outside north Houston home; suspect arrested
An arrest has been made after a man and woman were found dead at a home Monday morning in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting was reported around 8:20 a.m. at a home in the 900 block of Lindale Street. Neighbors told police they heard gunshots ...