News
On Wednesday's show: Plans for the transition to newly elected Democratic leadership in Texas are beginning to take shape. We discuss that and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we celebrate 100 years of Route 66....
Schools
Parents could be required to receive notice when their child’s public school goes without a full-time nurse under legislation filed by a Houston lawmaker ahead of the 2027 Texas legislative session. State Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Democrat, filed House Bill 133 , which would require school districts ...
Local
Scattered thunderstorms have moved on but some light drizzle will stick around through Wednesday’s morning commute. Fog will be fairly widespread today in the morning hours so plan ahead for some extra time on the wet roads as you head out. Early look: Veterans Day Forecast Very ...
safety
A woman was shot Tuesday night after two armed men forced their way into her east Houston apartment, police said. Officers were called about 11:18 p.m. to an upstairs apartment in the 12200 block of Fleming Drive. View this post on Instagram The 42-year-old woman was shot in the ...
News
Episode: 3431 Using direct air capture to pull CO2 out of Earth's atmosphere. Today, an old engineering problem with a very large sky.
Local
Hightower safety Cornelius “Champ” Anthony II is making his presence felt through a combination of speed, preparation, and playmaking ability. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound defender leads the Hurricanes with more than 92 tackles and four interceptions through Week 10, establishing himself as a key con...
Local
At the Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Texas, Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Dr. Richard Watkins, who retired at the rank of Army Captain, reflected on a complicated chapter of American history: The Vietnam War and Black soldiers’ experiences in it. Watkins’ words, plus those ...
business
Everybody wants to celebrate the Nov. 3 Democratic Blue Wave. The historic victories. The congressional seats flipped. The unexpected wins in states Democrats supposedly had no business winning. The national political realignment. But let’s call this thing what it really was: A B...
government
Years ago, Raamel Mitchell and his brother Melerick paddled out on bodyboards off the coast of Costa Rica. Wave after wave rolled past them. When his brother grumbled that they had not caught a thing, a lesson took root. Opportunities come in waves, and they do not wait. Mitchell...
schools
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has opened a new Sunrise Center on the Worthing High School campus. These centers were first established in the fall of 2023 to help HISD families and students access services like food, clothing, case management, health screenings, ...
parks
A shelter in place has been issued in Deer Park following a report of an odor from Lubrizol Deer Park.
Parks
Beneath a canopy of string lights laced across the live oak trees, Menil Park glowed from within as The Menil Collection hosted its sixth annual Party in the Park. A light breeze marked the triumphant arrival of autumn in Houston as co-chairs Tracy and Will Northington, Mary Morgan and Reed Steve...
Local
We reached week 9 of the NFL season and while the Texans sit 3-5 following Sunday’s road win over the Chargers they used their lone off day of the week giving back to families and fans across the Houston area. Soon the holiday season ramps up and Tuesday the Texans got a head sta...
Local
A San Antonio Democrat has filed a bill that, if passed, would fulfill Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s promise to send $1,500 checks to every Texas household.
safety
A bonding company says it cannot locate Ethan Ortiz, who was released on a $150,000 bond after police say he drove intoxicated and caused a crash that killed ICU nurse Joseph Perales Jr., despite being wanted in Wharton County for a probation violation....
