Hello Houston (September 23, 2026)
Today: We receive an update on the latest plans for the Astrodome, discuss the potentially unsafe E. coli levels found in some of Houston’s waterways, learn about the Houston Bulls hockey team, and more.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 quarantines in Houston’s Johnson Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launch
The four-person crew is isolating in Houston ahead of potentially launching next week. They will travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 26....
safety
Body found near I-45 and I-10 close to downtown Houston
Houston police confirm a body was discovered near where I-45 and I-10 intersect, close to downtown. Police say the call came in at approximately 1:45 p.m. Authorities say a 911 call came from an individual who reported finding a body near American Statesmanship Park. Very limited...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 23, 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.
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Florida man throws cash out window while leading Pearland police on chase
Two men from Florida have been arrested after Pearland police investigated suspicious ATM activity and ultimately were led on a chase. The Pearland Police Department says it happened on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at approximately 6 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a bank in the 99...
government
Texas voters still believe in the state. They’re less confident about its future
Texans say they still believe in the Lone Star State, but are becoming more worried about its future, according to a new poll.
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Texas City PD to present report on flock cameras, after two possible instances of misuse
Texas City commissioners are expected to hear a presentation Wednesday evening about the police department’s use of Flock license plate reader cameras, weeks after the department identified two instances of possible misuse of the system. The Texas City Police Department has used ...
schools
Boy, 14, in custody after deadly shooting of Spring ISD Westfield High School student
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody following the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday....
government
Got a mail ballot application with Gov. Abbott’s name on it? Here’s what it means
Jake McCarron opened his mail and found a letter bearing Gov. Greg Abbott’s name. Inside was an application to vote by mail. His first reaction? “Confusion.” “Why would Governor Abbott be endorsing mail-in voting when he’s a supporter of the president who’s against mail- in votin...
parks
Camp For All expands to $61M second location in Chappell Hill
Camp For All is expanding from Burton, Texas to a second location in Chappell Hill, Texas, sitting on nearly 380 acres and includes 20 accessible cabins....
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Jason Landry, missing since 2020, identified after remains found
Human remains discovered in Caldwell County have been identified as Jason Landry, a 21-year-old Texas State University student who vanished in December 2020 following a car crash, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced. DNA testing performed by the University of North Texas ...
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Houston Police seeking tips on fatal 2025 Third Ward fire
James Haggerty was found dead during a house fire in Summer 2025. Anyone with information can contact Houston Police.
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Houston weather: Making a run at record heat Wednesday and spying the real first fall front next week!
Wednesday Forecast: More late summer heat for our mid-week forecast as highs once again will push to near 97-98, which is right near the record for today (97 - 2023). Rain chances will be very minor today as we’re pulling a drier air from the east and northeast. With dewpoints in...