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Wes Anderson Makes an Emotional Houston Return In Push to Save an Endangered Historic Movie Palace — A Celebration For Preservation
Some places possess the improbable ability to convince us that beauty still matters — and draw someone like Wes Anderson home. For one luminous Friday night inside Houston’s Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center, nearly 500 people — filmmakers, preservationists, philanthropists, artist...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1605: The Rush to Height
Episode: 1605 The brief race to build very tall buildings: 1885 to 1931. Today, the brief day of the first skyscrapers.
US launches strikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deadly attacks
The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes on Iran on Saturday night, aiming to “swiftly punish” the nation’s Revolutionary Guard Corps for an attack on a Jordanian base that killed two American service members....
Man charged after fatal shooting in Sheldon-area home on Maritime Drive, HCSO says
A man is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Saturday evening in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called to a home in the 11100 block of Maritime Drive in the Sheldon area just after 6:30 p.m. Inve...
Taylor Farms recall: States where lettuce pulled over Cyclospora fears
Taylor Farms de Mexico’s statement detailing the recall on its products that contained iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to a Cyclospora outbreak lists what is included, as well as when and where those items were sold....
Houston Faces Mid-to-Upper 90s Heat This Weekend With Gulf Threats
A strong high-pressure system is pushing Houston temperatures into the mid-to-upper 90s this weekend, with tropical activity also developing in the Gulf....
Garlic powder recalled over bacterial contamination concerns
A popular garlic powder is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination, Canadian health officials announced this week.
Alvin ISD Removes Three Staff Over Special Education Misconduct Claims
Three Alvin ISD employees at Nolan Ryan Junior High are out after allegations of improper physical contact with special education students.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1604: Hydrogen
Episode: 1604 In which hydrogen balloons bind science to technology. Today, hydrogen — in 1783.
METRORail Train and Houston Fire Vehicle Collide Near Museum District
A METRORail train and a Houston Fire Department vehicle collided near the Museum District Thursday, injuring at least three passengers.
SE Houston Car Wash Shooting Leaves 1 Hospitalized, Suspect Fired at Deputy
A Friday shooting at a southeast Houston car wash sent one person to the hospital after a suspect fled and allegedly fired at a Harris County deputy.
Houston Faces Hot, Dry Weekend After Friday Rain Exits
A brief window of rain Friday gives way to a hotter, drier stretch across Houston and Harris County this weekend.
FDA Ties Taco Bell Lettuce to Cyclospora Cases Rising in Texas
The FDA has linked shredded iceberg lettuce at certain Taco Bell locations to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, with Texas cases climbing.
Dom Taylor, chef who won Netflix's 'Five Star Chef,' dies at 44
Chef Dom Taylor, known for his approach to celebrating Caribbean cuisine and winner of Netflix's "Five Star Chef," has died.
Fort Bend County District Clerk warns of jury duty scam surge: ‘That’s not the way it works’
Fort Bend County residents are being targeted by a jury duty scam that has spiked in recent days, prompting county officials to issue renewed warnings and urge victims to verify any claims before sending money.Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker said her office...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 17, 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.
Hello Houston (July 17, 2026)
Today: We talk with a divorce coach about how to navigate through the uncertainty of a divorce, preview the newest episode of “After the Flood,” hear the newest installment of InnerVIEWS featuring Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. James McDeavitt, and more....
Gov. Greg Abbott names Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state
Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
New rainbow flags coming to Montrose: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
‘That’s my hero’: Houstonians remember Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at funeral, days after ICE shooting
Hundreds of people attended the public visitation for Salgado Araujo, whose killing has galvanized much of Houston’s Latino community and prompted national questions over ICE’s use of force....
Flood threat continues Friday as rainfall moves to West Texas
At least two people died after extreme flooding hit the Hill Country late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Sean Teare on ICE shooting (July 17, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get the latest on dramatic flooding in the Hill Country. And Harris County D.A. Sean Teare discusses his office’s efforts to investigate last week’s shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent....
From Overlooked to Texas: How McKale Lee finally got her chance
McKale Lee was hardly a newcomer to the track world. Long before winning a UIL state championship, Lee had already established herself as a 10-time All-American and a four-time Junior Olympian. Yet without a trip to the UIL State Track and Field Championships, the senior remained...
Jay-Z, Lindsay Graham, World Cup in Telemundo
What the Carters remind us about legacy View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESSENCE (@essence) Jay-Z opened his Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary run at Yankee Stadium this month, the way a proud father would, by folding his family into the story he built. Beyoncé steppe...
Radical self-love: Antidote for anti-Blackness
The ledger of American social justice is heavily written in the blood-red ink of Black people, but the dividends have rarely been shared in kind. For generations, Black people in America have stood on the front lines of freedom, operating under the generous principle that fightin...
Patricia Jackson builds second act on faith and fresh beginnings
By the time Patricia Jackson lost the career she loved, she had already spent years unknowingly preparing for the next chapter. For more than eight years, Jackson worked in healthcare leadership, helping others and building a career she never expected to leave behind. But in Octo...
US Attorney Reveals ICE Made Prior Stop Attempt Before Fatal Houston Shooting
New details emerged Wednesday in the deadly Houston ICE shooting, with the top federal prosecutor for Texas disclosing agents had attempted a vehicle stop before the fatal confrontation....
Bay City Apartment Inspections Expose Structural Failures, Tenant Rights at Stak
Public inspection records from Bay City's Palm Village Apartments show structural problems and code violations — a warning sign for renters across Greater Houston....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 16, 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.
Hello Houston (July 16, 2026)
Today: We talk with James Beard Award-winning Houston chef Adrian Torres, learn more about the Democratic Socialist movement, and receive an update on the effort to save the Garden Oaks Theater. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions....
W.A. Parish coal plant leads region in cloud-forming pollution, researchers find
The study found that the coal plant creates tiny particles associated with respiratory illness.
As flooding returns to Hill Country, Texas lawmakers say new safety laws already making a difference
Nearly a year after deadly flooding prompted Texas lawmakers to overhaul the state's flood preparedness laws, officials say some of those changes are already helping. But many of the state's biggest flood mitigation projects remain years from completion....
Large swath of Texas facing torrential rain, dangerous flood risk likely to ‘break records’
Gov. Greg Abbott said South Central Texas should expect "life threatening catastrophic floods," through Thursday, mainly concentrated around the Nueces River Basin....
Rising Gas Prices Hit Houston Drivers Amid Iran Military Tensions
Houston-area drivers are paying more at the pump this week as U.S. military strikes on Iran push fuel costs higher across Harris County.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Findings in Fatal Katy Tesla Home Crash
Federal investigators released findings on a June Tesla crash in Katy that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila inside her home.
Harris County Rules Alejandro Corona Jr. Death a Homicide After Police Taser
Harris County's medical examiner classified the death of a 43-year-old Houston man as homicide after a police Taser deployment outside his east Houston home....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2618: Søren Kierkegaard
Episode: 2618 Søren Kierkegaard: Christian Existentialist. Today, an exit.
Cypress Kroger Shooting Leaves Multiple Victims, Suspect Detained
A domestic disturbance escalated into a shooting at a Cypress Kroger Tuesday night, leaving multiple people injured and one suspect in custody.
Houston Woman Ends 3-Month Cable Standoff With One TV Call
Linia Lee spent more than three months trying to get a downed cable removed from her Houston backyard. A call to KPRC2 fixed it in days.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 15, 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.
Two men in critical condition following Cypress Kroger shooting
In a press conference, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's office Cpt. Juan Flores told reporters Wednesday that the two men who were shot were in critical condition. One of them was the suspect, but Flores could not confirm the identity of either....
CBP Nabs Child Sex Assault Suspect at Brownsville Border Crossing
A 20-year-old wanted on a child sexual assault warrant was stopped at the Brownsville Port of Entry, showing how federal border screening catches fugitives....
Pasture Mealybug Hits 70 Texas Counties, Threatening Harris County Hay Supply
A destructive invasive insect has reached 70 Texas counties, putting pressure on hay producers who supply Greater Houston's livestock and equestrian operations....
Texas AG Probes LinkedIn Over Fake Job Listings Hurting Houston Workers
Texas is investigating LinkedIn over alleged 'ghost job' listings. Houston-area job seekers may be wasting time applying to positions that don't exist....
Black Maternal Mental Health Week Spotlights Houston's Postpartum Care Gaps
A national awareness week July 19-25 puts pressure on Houston-area providers to address higher rates of postpartum depression among Black mothers.
Congressional Field Hearing Set in Houston Over ICE Shooting Death
A federal field hearing is coming to Houston to examine the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, FOX 26 reports.
Teen Shot in Montrose Left in Critical Condition Monday Night
A 16-year-old was found shot and in critical condition in Houston's Montrose neighborhood Monday night, according to FOX 26 Houston.
Montgomery County Neighborhood Flooding Cuts Off Residents During Storm Season
Homeowners in a Montgomery County subdivision are stranded by recurring floodwaters, raising alarms as Greater Houston enters peak hurricane season.
Harris County Seeks Funds to Probe July 7 ICE Shooting Death
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis wants county money for an outside probe into the July 7 ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Harris County DA Demands Answers After ICE Fatally Shoots Houston Man
Harris County DA Sean Teare is pushing for a full investigation after a federal ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Canal Street.
Harris County Worker Dies After Falling Into Construction Shaft
A worker died Sunday near Sheldon after falling into a deep shaft at a construction site, the Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Houston Rapper Judy World Killed; Suspect Faces Manslaughter Charge
A suspect has been charged in the stabbing death of Houston rapper Judy World, a loss felt across the city's music community.
Two Dead in Eastex Freeway Crash, HPD Investigating Sunday Night
A fatal two-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway killed two people Sunday night, with HPD closing southbound lanes for an extended investigation.
Southeast Houston Man Killed by Girlfriend's Mother's Fiancé After Saturday Figh
A man was fatally shot Saturday night in southeast Houston after a fight involving his girlfriend's mother's fiancé, according to investigators.
Double Homicide in Southeast Houston Leaves Suspect at Large
Two people were found shot dead inside a southeast Houston home Sunday morning. Police are searching for a suspect.
Two Killed in Southeast Houston Home Sunday; Suspect at Large
Houston police are searching for a suspect after two people were found dead inside a southeast Houston residence early Sunday morning.
Vigil Mourns Lorenzo Salgado Araujo After Fatal ICE Shooting
Houston community members gathered Friday for a candlelight vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot Tuesday during an ICE enforcement operation....
CDC Investigates Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Now in 31 States
A parasitic intestinal illness has spread to at least 31 states. Harris County health officials urge Houston residents to stay alert.
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