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Former Houston Rodeo lawyer pleads guilty to soliciting minor
Jeffrey Downing has been sentenced to five years of probation.
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Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
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Before the crack: How one $33 hose could save Houston homeowners thousands
Houston homeowners, you water your plants — but did you know you should also be watering the foundation of your home? Joe Winter wants you to start. “It seems crazy, right? Water your foundation,” Winter said. “You water your plants, you water your garden, you water your trees, b...
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Texas awarded $7.5 billion in federal funding for border security operations
Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.
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Houston shooting: Suspect arrested following weekend shooting in Northside/Northline area
An arrest has been made following a deadly weekend shooting that occurred in Houston's Northside/Northline area.
schools
Anonymous donors give $1.2 million to Houston Youth Symphony
HOUSTON — The Houston Youth Symphony has received two anonymous gifts totaling $1.2 million, providing significant new support for music education and youth development across the Greater Houston area. The gifts include a $1 million contribution dedicated to the organization’s lo...
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Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter
A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025....
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Houston shooting: METRO investigating shooting on bus in Upper Kirby area
An investigation is now underway following a shooting on a Houston METRO bus in the Upper Kirby area.
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University of Houston student-athlete accused of assaulting pregnant person
A University of Houston student-athlete has been arrested and charged with assaulting a pregnant person, according to court records.
safety
AVOID AREA: All northbound main lanes blocked on SH-249 at Cypresswood after concrete truck catches fire
A concrete truck caught fire during Friday afternoon’s rush hour, causing major traffic delays in northwest Houston. The flames were quickly extinguished, but cleanup and debris removal on northbound SH-249 at Cypresswood Road are expected to take hours. Drivers are asked to avoi...
business
The wait is over! Houston hot spot Burger Bodega has landed in Katy
Burger Bodega, the Houston-born smashburger spot known for its crispy-edged burgers, chopped cheese sandwiches and bodega-inspired vibes, is opening its Katy location Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant is located at 21904 Franz Road, and marks the brand’s first ...
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Salvador Dalí’s rare art comes to Houston thanks to Madame Christine Argillet, the last living link to the iconic artist
Salvador Dalí is one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century, known for his surreal imagery and unforgettable personality. Now, Houston art lovers have a chance to see a different side of the legendary artist through a collection with a deeply personal connection to ...
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‘The Music Man’ brings Broadway charm to the Hobby Center
Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Music Man marches into Houston with laughter, heart and the kind of show-stopping tunes that have delighted theatergoers for nearly seven decades. From the rollicking fanfare of “Seventy-Six Trombones” to the tend...
safety
Is car crime getting worse in the Greater Heights? Here’s what the HPD data shows
Many of you across the Greater Heights have been telling me you’re seeing more car thefts, break-ins and stolen vehicle parts in your neighborhoods. But is car crime actually increasing? To find out, I analyzed thousands of Houston Police Department crime reports from three ZIP c...
safety
Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires....
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19-year-old arrested for another's shooting death on I-45
19-year-old Eddie Lopez Jr. was arrested for the death of 19-year-old Rafael Martinez Jr.
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Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
safety
Man arrested after allegedly taking 1-year-old child from shopping cart at Walmart
A 50-year-old man was arrested after Tulsa police said he took a 1-year-old child from a shopping cart at a Walmart store.
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Gov. Abbott’s data center audit is underway. Here’s what ERCOT is asking.
ERCOT released the questions included in its community impact survey on Friday. It's also working to verify that large data centers looking to connect to the grid are ready to build....
schools
Spring High School student hit, killed by vehicle while crossing I-45 in north Harris County
Two Spring students were said to be crossing the freeway when one of them was hit by a vehicle.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 18, 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.
