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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 2026)
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Hello Houston (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health....
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The hobby economy and 'funflation': Why the cost of having fun is getting serious
Bank of America card data shows hobby spending rose 7.9% year over year in August, twice as fast as transaction growth.
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Puppy Nyla recovering after alleged abuse left her with multiple broken bones, authorities say
An 18-year-old man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after authorities say a puppy was rescued from a Humble home with multiple broken bones in various stages of healing. McKinley Bass, 18, recently surrendered to a court and is charged with third-degree felony cruelty to ...
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Texas insurance rule clarifies insurers can't deny coverage based only on roof age
Texas homeowners have new clarification on what insurance companies can and cannot consider when deciding whether to provide or renew a homeowners policy. The Texas Department of Insurance said insurance companies cannot deny or refuse to renew a homeowners insurance policy simply because a home ...
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Brazoria County sheriff’s son Austin Stallman dies after heatstroke during training
Austin Stallman, the son of Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman, has died after suffering a heatstroke during a training program in College Station two weeks ago, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The sheriff’s office announced Stallman’s death early Tuesday morn...
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NASA and Boeing are moving forward with a Starliner launch as soon as this year. Here’s why that matters
The organizations have committed to flying Starliner’s first official mission without a crew, with the expectation that a crewed flight could come in 2028. Starliner’s last flight was called a type-A mishap and left two astronauts in space....
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Stormy Weather Pattern: Tropical moisture increases flood risk late week
Spotty Showers Moving Through SE Texas Tuesday: A few scattered showers are moving north through SE Texas this afternoon. Showers are bringing mainly moderate rain but isolated pockets of heavy rain are also possible. Rain Chances This Week: Moisture from Pacific Hurricane Polo g...
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Galveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November
The proposed Bayshore Desalination Facility aims to help with water security in the region by removing salt and minerals from seawater to produce 24.5 million gallons of drinking water a day. However, residents and organizations have come forward with concerns about the proposed ...
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Houston man sentenced to federal prison for $3.5M Spring medical center arson
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced federal prison after planning an arson that destroyed a Spring medical facility and injured a firefighter, costing nearly $3.6 million....
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LIVE RADAR: Isolated showers moving into Houston area
Rain chances at the start of the week are low. Isolated showers and storms are possible Tuesday, but most of us will stay dry. Wednesday tracking spotty sea breeze showers but it is far from a wash out. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-ti...
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Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
The “Houston Freedom Act” would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s “lowest law-enforcement priority,” and it would also enshrine a departmental policy banning no-knock warrants....
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ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident....
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Man shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer
The officer who shot Wilber Garces Perez did not have a body-worn camera, according to court documents.
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Kentucky state trooper was shot and killed during routine traffic stop
A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop along Interstate 65, authorities said. A suspect was arrested nearly 100 miles away and is expected to face a murder charge....