Harris County DA says witness to ICE auto-pedestrian incident has been relocated by ICE
A DHS spokesperson said the incident is under an active internal investigation, and the ICE agent has been suspended.
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Houston officials tap former Trump aides for homelessness policy consulting
Whitmire, a Democrat, has leaned on Republicans in Austin and D.C. to secure funding for the city.
Houston, show us how you’re enjoying the fall temps with your Click2Pins
Houston, we know you’ve been waiting for cooler weather, and guess what? IT’S HERE! A cold front will move through Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing temperatures in the 50s to some areas around Houston. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb into the 70s, making for...
Execution livestream cancelled: 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.
Houston Texans arrive in London, keys to beating the Jaguars
What a week for the Houston Texans, and now the grind continues following that easy 26-3 win over the Titans. Are we seeing a team that’s breaking through, or are the real tests still to come? What happened in Nashville? The Texans offense rode QB C.J. Stroud once again, and has ...
Houston Black judges lead fight to save democracy
From courtrooms to polling places, Houston-area judicial leaders, like Judge Vanessa Gilmore, and justices of the peace Roderick Garner and Sharon Burney, say informed citizens and independent judges remain essential democratic safeguards. Courtesy Judge Vanessa Gilmore, Roderick...
Houston Cougars roll to exhibition win over Montana Tech at Fertitta Center
Are you ready for college basketball season? The new look Houston Cougars are off and running! Sophomore guard Chase McCarty scored 19 points to lead the University of Houston Men’s Basketball team to a 110-53 exhibition win over Montana Tech inside Fertitta Center on Thursday ev...
Check your pockets! This rare penny is worth $235K, and it’s on display in Houston
A penny worth an estimated $235,000 is now on display in Houston, and experts say it is one of the rarest coins in American history. U.S. Coins and Jewelry says it acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, one of an estimated 20 known to exist. The coin was held by a Houston-area fami...
Body reported in grassy area near Sheldon, Harris County officials investigate
Harris County authorities are investigating reports of a body found near Sheldon, northeast of Houston.
Flock camera oversight (Oct. 16, 2026)
On Friday's show: A report found gaps in oversight of Flock cameras in Harris County. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Stunning Houses In Bellaire, Montrose, Timbergrove, The Heights and More That Any Houston Home Lover Can Tour
Anyone can step inside some of the most beautifully designed houses in the greater Houston area during the American Institute of Architects Houston’s 2026 annual Home Tour. The self-guided tour, which is set to take place Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, showcases sev...
Willie Fritz and Conner Weigman Believe UH Can Push For a National Championship This Season — Why Is So Much Of Houston Still Sleeping On This Team
When Willie Fritz talks about winning a national championship at the University of Houston (something he first told PaperCity last Christmas Eve on his team’s Texas Bowl hotel arrival), it is not some longterm and abstract goal. He and quarterback Conner Weigman are talking about...
Reports: ICE agent in Houston operation placed on leave; wanted suspect died 9 years ago
FOX 26 has contacted other agencies and parties involved to confirm the reports.
Texans are playing in London! Looking for second win of the season
The Houston Texans will play the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Houston time for their first international game since 2019. Texans owners Cal & Hannah McNair, along with Texans legend Andre Johnson, are already overseas, pouring pints of beer to fa...
Houston construction industry faces labor shortages amid immigration enforcement
Houston’s construction industry is feeling the strain of a growing labor shortage, as immigration enforcement pushes workers off job sites and out of the state. Crews are on the job before sunrise on Houston’s Northside, framing new homes in one of the most active housing markets...
HCSO to conduct active shooter training Thursday night in the Wallisville area
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office plans to conduct an active shooter response training exercise on Thursday night around 10 p.m. HCSO’s Special Enforcement Bureau Tactical Division will be at Wildcat Electrical Supply on Wallisville Road. “We train for the unexpected so we’re pr...
Was ICE chasing a dead man? New report raises alarming questions about Houston operation
Federal immigration agents involved in an operation that left a Houston construction worker seriously injured were searching for a man whose family says died nearly nine years ago, according to a new report from The New York Times. The Times reported Wednesday that Jamie Jimenez,...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 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.
Hello Houston (October 15, 2026)
Today: We unpack Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, discuss the decline in HPD’s cite-and-release program, and break down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s investigation into pediatricians over childhood vaccines....
Houston-area lawmakers join Austin hearing on ICE use of force after shooting
Houston-area Democratic lawmakers joined fellow members of Congress in Austin Thursday for a hearing examining Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s use of force following the shooting of a Venezuelan man last month. U.S. Reps. Lizzie Fletcher, Sylvia Garcia and Al Green are expe...
Harris County constable deputy injured in wrong-way incident; woman charged
Officials say the suspect pinned the deputy between her vehicle and his patrol car.
Siempre Presente: Houston community gathers to honor lives impacted by immigration enforcement
Community leaders, immigration attorneys, and advocates united in Houston Wednesday to honor lives impacted by immigration enforcement at an event called Siempre Presente. The gathering, held at the TBH Center on South Jensen Drive, examined ICE’s presence and operations in Houst...
ICE officer placed on administrative leave after striking man with SUV in Houston
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who allegedly struck a man with an SUV in Houston has been placed on administrative leave as an internal investigation continues, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security official, NBC News says . The incident involv...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for review of Flock systems after recent ALPR report
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is requesting a closer look of the county's Flock camera system after a report was released from the Office of the County Administrator....
‘Fiber maxxing’ trend: Houston dietitian explains benefits and how to avoid side effects
You’ve heard of protein maxxing, but a new wellness trend is encouraging people to maximize something else in their diets: fiber. Known as “fiber maxxing,” the trend is gaining attention on social media as people look for ways to increase their fiber intake and improve their heal...
Astros’ next manager (Oct. 15, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We consider who might be a good fit to manage the Astros now that they're parting ways with Joe Espada. And we reflect on the history of Colt Stadium, the first home of Major League Baseball in Houston....
Dolly Parton Has Left Houston a Love Letter, and It Will Unfurl on a Special Symphony Weekend
“Everything is a song to me.”— Dolly Parton in 2024 The August death of Dolly Parton took many people by surprise. Millions were saddened at the loss of a bright light in the world, devastated that no one will ever hear that silvery bright voice, somewhere between girlish and ach...
Contractor electrocuted while working on power lines in Acres Home area
A contractor was killed while working on power lines in the Acres Home area of Houston on Wednesday afternoon.
Houston faces projected $88 million budget gap as property tax revenue forecast falls
Houston’s projected $88 million budget gap raises questions about property tax revenue, operational savings and funding for city services.
Houston weather: Warm, humid Thursday on the way, cold front expected on Friday
Afternoon highs Thursday will remain in the low 90s. Humidity is also elevated with feels-like temperatures near 100. Expect low rain chances Thursday along with a few showers with the front Friday....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 14, 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.
Houston has questions. ENOUGH gets answers.
Your electric bill goes up. Cameras are tracking cars across Houston. Data centers are moving into neighborhoods. Big projects are promised for years — but never seem to happen. You deserve to know why. ENOUGH digs deeper into the issues affecting your money, your safety, your ho...
Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager
Espada began his coaching career in the Marlins organization, working in the minors until moving to the big league club as the third base coach in 2010....
Houston cold front could bring a taste of fall this weekend: What to expect
Houston’s unending summerlike weather may finally get a break this weekend. A cold front is expected to approach SE Texas late Friday, potentially bringing our first real fall feel by Saturday. LATEST: Houston’s first “real” cold front blasts through Friday What’s pushing the col...
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles celebrate opening of new Houston housing facility for unhoused residents
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles were in Houston to mark the opening of the Knowles-Rowland House, a new permanent supportive housing facility built in partnership with Bread of Life, Inc. Bread of Life says the original center was built in 1999 with Tina Knowles-Lawson an...
Texas prosecutor says ICE officer appeared to intentionally strike a man with a vehicle in Houston
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer appeared to intentionally drive a vehicle into a man in Houston, breaking his leg, a Texas prosecutor said, warning an investigation by his office could result in criminal charges. Miguel Parra Hernandez, 48, underwent surgery fo...
‘He is our spiritual father’: Houston Catholics gather in prayer for Pope Leo XIV after lung cancer diagnosis
Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Leo XIV after the Vatican announced the 71-year-old pontiff has lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Here in Houston, members of the city’s oldest Catholic church are gathering in solidarity....
Houston travel: Fiber optic cable damage causing delays at Bush Intercontinental Airport
Travelers at Bush Intercontinental Airport may experience significant delays following damage to a fiber-optic line on Tuesday, according to Houston Airports....
I-10 HOV connector closure: METRO warns of longer commutes, changes to downtown bus stops
Commuters traveling between downtown Houston and the Katy and Cypress areas should prepare for longer trips following the closure of the I-10 Katy Freeway–Downtown HOV connector....
Man struck by ICE SUV in Harris County: What we know and how other cases compare
What security footage shows, what ICE and Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s attorney say, and how the Harris County incident compares with other ICE encounters in 2026....
Houston Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026
The Houston Sports Hall of Fame will formally induct the Class of 2026 in a ceremony Tuesday night. Brian Ching, Billy Wagner, and J.J. Watt are the three athletes who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the event. The event will begin on the red carpet where inductees, gue...
Is the historic Grand Galvez really haunted? Houston Life explores one of Galveston’s spookiest hotels
With its rich history, elegant architecture and eerie legends, the Grand Galvez has become a popular destination for visitors curious about the paranormal. But are the ghost stories just legends, or could there be something more? Houston Life sent photojournalist Enrique Ramirez ...
Houston’s Own Charlie’s Angel, Dolly Parton Love and Pink Everywhere Bring the Razzle Dazzle To a $1.2 Million Affair
A sea of pink in decor and fashion swept over Houston’s Post Oak Hotel ballroom as the annual Razzle Dazzle luncheon benefiting Memorial Hermann’s breast cancer initiatives reordered the color palette. On this day pink was decidedly primary. After all, October is Breast Cancer Aw...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 13, 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.
Contemporary Texas Artists Make a Striking Statement at Houston’s Opera Gallery — Paintings That Leave an Impression
The pink in Mark Flood’s Two Fawns arrives before the damage. Lace spreads across a dark reddish ground, gathering into floral medallions, scalloped edges and threads that seem to have outlived whatever held them together. The eye follows a pattern until it breaks, then picks it ...
Hello Houston (October 13, 2026)
Today: We break down the latest U.S. Supreme Court cases, listen to the newest edition of “Five Simple Questions” with Houston singer Brandon J. Marks, and talk with author Dr. Arelia R. Johnson about equity, language, and leadership....
What are your rights if unmarked ICE agents target you?
After an unmarked vehicle ran over a man in Houston this past weekend, Houston Matters asks a civil rights attorney about the rights of citizens and non-citizens alike in these situations....
Woman hospitalized after four dogs attack her near Lake Livingston, owner cited for failing to vaccinate
A 35-year-old mother of four faces a lengthy recovery after deputies say four dogs attacked her Sunday evening in the Quailcrest Drive area near Lake Livingston. The woman, who goes by Cassie, is receiving treatment at a Houston hospital. Her father told KPRC 2 she has undergone ...
Beyonce, Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland celebrate Knowles-Rowland House in Houston
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for the Knowles-Rowland House in Houston. The project transforms the former Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth into permanent supportive housing for people who have experienced chronic homelessnes...
Houston Dynamo Legends Brian Ching & Wade Barrett celebrate Ching’s legacy ahead of big honors
Houston soccer fans have a big reason to celebrate as Dynamo legend Brian Ching prepares to receive two major honors recognizing his impact on the sport and the city. Ching joined Houston Life alongside former Dynamo teammate and captain Wade Barrett to reflect on his career, the...
Jaguars LT Anton Harrison to have arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss weeks, maybe months
Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee when the team returns from London and will miss at least four games. The Jaguars (4-1) placed Harrison on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for Sunday's game against Houston (1-...
Roadwork near Bush Airport expected to cause traffic delays through Friday
Travelers heading to George Bush Intercontinental Airport could face traffic delays this week as construction work reduces the number of lanes available near the airport. The roadwork started on Monday at 10 p.m. and will continue through Friday, according to the Houston Airport ...
Mother demands justice after 17-year-old son shot, killed inside northeast Harris County apartment
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed inside an apartment in northeast Harris County Sunday evening.
2 convicted felons accused of indecent acts with children after judges end probation unsatisfactorily
Two Harris County men now accused of indecency with a child had their probation unsatisfactorily terminated twice, even after prosecutors asked judges to revoke their probation and send them to prison....