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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 9, 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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Hello Houston (October 9, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin, listen to this week’s “Tessa Takes On” with Bronze medalist Louie Hinchcliffe, and we showcase the “Call Me Mother Experience.” Plus, we share weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
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‘Where’s Ron?’ Galveston’s ‘Island Hero’ is forced to leave familiar spot after safety concerns
For 30 years, Ron Radler has sold cold water at the same median on Galveston Island. Recently, law enforcement asked him to move away from the median since it violates state traffic laws. Radler says business has since been a lot harder to come by.
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Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
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250 days in Congress: Christian Menefee plans to rebuild TX-18
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Atlantic season’s first hurricane, Isaias, set to slam into Central Gulf Coast Friday night
Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) has strengthened into a category three hurricane with winds packing 120 mph, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center has Isaias holding at 120-mile-per-hour winds Friday. Gulf water temperatures are record setting warm, and wind shear ...
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Major I-10 HOV connection to close for two years starting Friday evening
TxDOT recommends planning for an additional 15 to 30 minutes of travel time while traffic patterns adjust in the area.
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Warm and dry stretch continues for Houston as Isaias moves towards the NE Gulf Coast
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Paxton launches tipline for Talarico sightings as rival fights the flu
Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline Friday, asking supporters for sightings of his Democratic rival and state Rep. James Talarico....
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LIVE LOOK: Watch Hurricane Isaias approach the Gulf Coast from Orange Beach, Alabama
Hurricane Isaias is approaching the northern Gulf Coast, bringing strengthening winds, rough surf and dangerous conditions to coastal communities. Watch our live stream from Orange Beach, Alabama, where viewers can see the wind picking up and powerful waves crashing along the bea...
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14 Houston-area restaurants added to 2026 Michelin Guide
While no Houston-area restaurants received new Michelin stars this year, all six of last year’s honorees maintained their one-star status.
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Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
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Harris County constable pushes for universal policy, state action after Flock camera controversy
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Houston police responded to a man in a mental health crisis. ICE arrested him
Houston Public Media obtained records showing interactions between HPD and ICE during a mental health crisis, suicide attempt and domestic disturbances....
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Hurricane Isaias: Texas feeling impacts as major storm churns up Gulf
As monstrous Hurricane Isaias churns across the Gulf, the storm is stirring up problems along the Texas coast despite its distance from the state.