Harris County D.A. says witnesses to deadly ICE shooting could go in front of grand jury 'very soon'
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has confirmed he intends to get several witnesses in front of a grand jury “very soon."
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Naked DoorDash driver caught on camera delivering food to northeast Houston home
A northeast Houston father says he was stunned after checking his Ring camera and seeing the DoorDash driver who had just delivered his food standing outside his home completely naked....
President Trump arrives in Houston for private fundraiser on Thursday night, NASA event scheduled for Friday
President Donald J. Trump has arrived in Houston for a private fundraiser on Thursday evening ahead of a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Companion Energy volunteers pamper pets at Houston Humane Society ahead of Clear The Shelters
Companion Energy recently spent the morning at the Houston Humane Society giving every animal a little extra love and care so they can look and feel their best for this weekend’s Clear the Shelters event, one of the biggest adoption days of the year. Volunteers started the day by...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 27, 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 (August 27, 2026)
Today: Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gives us an update on the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, we talk with the hosts of the Houston-based podcast, “Bottom of the Barrel,” and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”...
Houston Food Bank answers demands as food insecurity is on the rise
As the largest Feeding America food bank in the nation by distribution, the Houston Food Bank serves as a vital lifeline across 18 Southeast Texas counties....
Houston to begin water shutoffs for thousands of delinquent customers
Beginning September 8, the City of Houston says it will begin disconnecting water service for customers who are 90 days or more behind on their bills and owe more than $500. Houston Public Works Director Randy Macchi says notices are already going out to customers who could be at...
14-year-old riding e-scooter hit by vehicle in Klein, hospitalized
A teen was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Klein on Wednesday, according to Harris County authorities.
Black women in Houston grapple with DOGE-era job cuts
Landy Watley’s career felt secure right up until it wasn’t. Landy Watley, a former National Endowment for the Humanities employee, lost her job in 2025 and is still looking for full-time opportunities. Credit: Landy Watley She held a doctorate and worked at the National Endowment...
The Narrative Project builds new youth justice model
Jacob Newsome grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward, raised by a single mother and shaped by a childhood of trauma he later spent years unpacking in therapy. Now he’s trying to offer that same kind of healing to some of Harris County’s most vulnerable teenagers – the youth locked insid...
Houston-area mother shot 5 times, daughter injured in northeast Houston shooting
A Houston mother who was shot five times while driving with her daughter is speaking out about the terrifying experience.
Houston’s brutal heat breaks as rain makes a comeback
For the first time in seven days, we’re not under a heat advisory, and I’m not expecting temperatures to reach 100 degrees on Thursday. It will still be hot, it’s August in Houston, after all but the worst of the excessive heat looks to be behind us for now. Thursday’s forecast: ...
Residents at northeast Houston apartment complex without power for more than a day
Residents at a Humble apartment complex say they were without electricity for more than a day, leaving some concerned about the heat, spoiled food and medication that needs to stay refrigerated....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 26, 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.
Man who witnessed Houston ICE shooting released from detention after judge's order
One of the men who witnessed the deadly ICE shooting in Houston was released from custody on Wednesday following an order from a federal judge.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy temporarily reassigned after alleged ICE coordination
Joceline Penaloza Magana was allegedly detained by a sheriff's office deputy last week when her vehicle partially blocked an intersection at Westheimer Rd. and State Highway 6....
U.S. Attorney on potentially prosecuting Houston ICE shooting: ‘We’ll follow the law … But I back the blue’
In an all-encompassing interview, the new U.S Attorney for the Southern District of Texas said his office will follow the law when deciding whether or not to prosecute — including whether or not the ICE agent who pulled the trigger has qualified immunity....
Houston to confirm ‘no intention’ to annex Woodlands under $50 million agreement
The Woodlands Township would pay the city of Houston $50 million over the next three years to forestall the prospect of annexation.
President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Yordan Alvarez hits go-ahead triple in 8th inning as Astros outlast Yankees 9-7
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 5 and lined a go-ahead triple in the eighth inning off Brent Headrick as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night. Yainer Diaz hit a pair of solo homers, including a tying shot to the short porch in right field off Headrick’s fas...
Houston Dynamo FC announce Club Legend Brian Ching as inductee into Ring of Honor
Houston Dynamo FC have named Club legend and three-time MLS Cup champion Brian Ching as the inaugural inductee to the Houston Dynamo Ring of Honor, which will recognize former Dynamo players, staff and executives that have made a significant impact on the Club and the city of Hou...
2 Newsletter: Houston remembers life and legacy of Country music icon, Dolly Parton
Hello, Houston.☀️ I hope you’re having a great morning. If you’ve been on social media or watching TV, you’ve heard by now that Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, has died at the age of 80 years old. Dolly, who is known for being much more than just a country artist, will ...
The week in politics (Aug. 26, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And We learn how the concept of cohousing works by visiting a new, a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End....
‘She opened doors in my life’: Houston-raised singer remembers Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is being remembered not only for the songs that made her a country music icon, but also for the lives she touched along the way. For Houston area-raised country singer Mary Sarah, that impact began when she was just a teenager. “I had the honor of meeting Miss Dolly ...
Houston rancher sees sales triple after President Trump's beef import announcement
Texas ranchers are pushing back against a new White House plan aimed at lowering beef prices.
From RodeoHouston to the silver screen: How Dolly Parton touched Texas
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon whose voice and spirit spanned generations, died Tuesday at 80 years old. The Associated Press reported Parton, known for timeless hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee. Just last Friday, she told Peo...
Houston weather: More triple digit heat on the way for Wednesday
Highs reach the upper 90s to low 100s through Wednesday with heat index values climbing above 105°. A Heat Advisory remains in effect Tuesday and has been extended through 7 p.m. Wednesday....
Time Mission lands in Houston, bringing a new kind of social gaming adventure
Time Mission has officially landed at Marq’E Entertainment Center, bringing a fast-paced, interactive gaming adventure to Houston that gets everyone involved. Think part escape room, part game show and part physical challenge — with a little time travel thrown in! Time Mission is...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 25, 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 heat this week: Triple-digit temperatures and dangerous feels like temps continue
More heat, humidity and triple-digit temps: We hit 102° again on Monday afternoon, marking the fifth time this week and the sixth time this summer that Houston has reached the century mark. And we’re not done yet... Combined with Houston’s humidity, afternoon heat index values wi...
Houston ICE shooting: Second witness ordered to be released within the next 48 hours
A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja from custody after granting his petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Second witness to fatal Houston ICE shooting released from federal custody
Daniel Tirado Pantoja was officially released from ICE detention Wednesday morning, according to his legal team. The U.S. Attorney’s office is expected to appeal that decision....
Kam Franklin steps into the spotlight with her first solo album, ‘Land of the Neon Sun’
You know Kam Franklin’s voice from the acclaimed Gulf Coast soul band The Suffers. Now, the Houston singer-songwriter is stepping into a new chapter with her first full-length solo album, “Land of the Neon Sun,” arriving Friday, Aug. 28. The 12-song album puts Franklin’s own stor...
City funds for Beryl repair (Aug. 25, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We get details on a new city program to help homeowners whose property was damaged in the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. And we look back at historic leaders in Houston’s history and consider why some are beloved, some are controversial, and why those sentime...
The Turkey Leg Hut is back: Here’s where Houston fans can get it
Turkey Leg Hut is making a comeback in Houston, this time through a new partnership with Harold’s Chicken & Sports Bar on Washington Avenue. The Houston food staple will return for a series of Sunday pop-ups beginning Sept. 6, with the events planned every Sunday throughout footb...
Terrance’s Take: TSU, PV breaking from Labor Day Classic tradition
This weekend is the official kickoff of the college football season. For Texas Southern and Prairie View football, we know what that means — or what it used to mean. After the initial game in 1985, the Labor Day Classic had been one of the most enduring Houston traditions as the ...
Houston poet Deonte Scott turns pain into immersive art show
Deonte Scott is turning nearly two decades of his own poetry into something people can walk through. On August 29, he will debut “The Wall Speaks,” an immersive spoken-word, music, and visual art experience at MATCH, Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, where his poems are pair...
J.J. Watt returns to Texans practice, believes Houston has Super Bowl potential
The Houston Texans hit the field Monday morning in their final workout before travelling to Charlotte this week and a familiar face was on the sidelines watching most of practice. Texans legend J.J Watt stopping through Houston as part of his preparation for the upcoming NFL seas...
Houston weather: Heat advisory extended through Tuesday
A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 24, 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-area postal workers accused of stealing nearly $24 million in checks
In court documents, federal prosecutors allege three Houston-area mail carriers were recruited to find and steal checks they handled in their United States Postal Service duties and sell them for profit. In total, five were indicted....
3 Houston USPS mail carriers, 2 others accused of check theft scheme
Two Houston residents and three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers are facing federal charges after allegedly participating in a scheme to steal checks from mail routes and sell them, according to federal court documents....
Rented an apartment between 2018 and 2025? How to check whether you may qualify for the RealPage settlement
Houston renters who lived in certain apartment communities between 2018 and 2025 may be eligible to submit a claim as part of a proposed nationwide settlement involving apartment owners and property managers accused of participating in a scheme that inflated rents. The proposed s...