A mountain climb becomes a much bigger journey in “Uhuru,” a new dramedy at Houston’s Alley Theatre. Written by Gloria Majule and directed by Shariffa Ali, the production follows an unlikely group attempting a “Tanzanian-only” climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Along the way, the characters confront q...
business
If Tesla chooses Fort Bend County as the location for the new solar manufacturing facility, the company will be required to employ a minimum of 8,700-plus workers by the time the site is fully operational, in exchange for the tax break from the county....
News
Deputy Kenneth Lewis passed away two days after he was hit by a vehicle in late February.
schools
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement....
Local
Houston water customers continue to question unusually high bills, with some saying they struggle to get answers from the city’s Public Works Department. “Every time I have communicated with someone from the Public Works Department, it feels like a dead end and nobody will help,”...
government
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
safety
A student was taken into police custody after a firearm was found at Hogg Middle School on Friday morning, according to Houston ISD.
government
They’re too young to cast a ballot, but a group of young Latinas is hoping to convince their parents, grandparents and neighbors to head to the polls. And they’re doing so with quinceañera dresses, mariachis, food and even a game of lotería. The event, called “Quince to the Polls...
Local
Deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office have responded to a bank in Cypress after a reported aggravated robbery. The scene is at a PNC Bank located at 14213 Cypress Rose Hill Road. Right now, details are limited, and it is unclear how much was taken from the ban...
Local
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.
Local
The Harris Center, which operates the facility, cited state and federal confidentiality laws.
government
The general election is Nov. 3, and now is the time to make sure you’re familiar with your county’s polling locations and ballots. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, with early voting held Oct. 19–30. You will need to make sure you bring one of the sev...
schools
Alief ISD is considering significant changes to its schools, including possible campus closures and consolidations, as declining enrollment puts increasing pressure on district finances. The district has launched a School Optimization initiative to evaluate how its schools, progr...
