Today: We talk about the controversy surrounding the delayed release of Texas' maternal mortality report, podcast host Jackson Gatlin takes on “Five Simple Questions,” and we hear the newest episodes of “InnerVIEWS” and “Texperts.”
government
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote....
government
In Conroe, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton called a vote for his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, “a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats across the country are putting forward.” Talarico is expected in the Houston area on Wedneday....
safety
White smoke was seen coming from a north Houston home Tuesday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. SKY 2 was overhead around 4:44 p.m. as Houston firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The fire was reported at 4:14 p.m. at a home in the 4700 block of Shar...
government
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
schools
A brochure showing up in homes across Texas is sparking a heated debate — and raising serious questions about who sent it and why. The mailer is addressed to children in the household, claims to be from something called the “Texas Transgender Student Union” and includes resource ...
government
Rising grocery prices are putting pressure on household budgets. For Houston-area voters, the question is what elected leaders can do to help—and what to look for when choosing who represents them. RELATED: Texas election guide 2026: Dates, voting requirements and Houston-area co...
Local
Herbs can do more than add flavor to your favorite dishes. Ro Jones and Stephanie Calloway of the Herb Society of America’s South Texas Unit joined Houston Life to share how herbs can be incorporated into everyday skincare routines. The duo demonstrated how to prepare herbal oils...
Local
The 2026 Houston Rockets season will begin with a home game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. After traveling to Macao for two games against the Mavericks to start the preseason schedule, Kevin Durant and the Rockets are eager to get the season...
safety
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service....
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.
News
Reports of heavy smoke from flaring are being seen at a chemical plant in Brazoria County on Tuesday after a mechanical issue.
News
Online retailer Temu has agreed to implement new data security and product safety standards as a part of a $3 million settlement with the State of Texas....
