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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 29, 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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Houston is looking at some showers this weekend but not a washout for Halloween night!
Thursday’s forecast: Drier air moved in Thursday making it feel more comfortable! Dry air will stick around through the evening before moisture streams back on Friday. We did see some morning rain near College Station and Columbus but the rain chances continue to decrease through...
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Texas AG’s office sues Harris County Clerk for allegedly running ‘racially discriminatory advertisements’
Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office....
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Here’s how several Houston groups are helping voters get to the polls and understand their rights
Getting out to vote can take more than finding a polling place. For some Houstonians, transportation is a challenge. Others may need help understanding their voting rights or simply a reminder that an election is approaching. Several organizations across the Houston area are work...
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USDA announces $472.5 million food purchases to aid food assistance programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and -raised agricultural products for charitable food networks and other nutrition assistance programs. The Agricultural Marketing Service purchases will include $165.5 million in dairy pr...
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Young Black voters in Houston defy labels
When Evan Robinson cast his first ballot in the 2024 presidential election, poll workers rang a bell to celebrate a first-time voter. Two years later, the Texas Southern University student urges classmates to vote in every race, but he won’t pledge loyalty to a party. Robinson, v...
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Hello Houston (October 29, 2026)
Today: We investigate the mysterious transgender advocacy pamphlets and texts that were sent across Texas, discuss a controversial campaign ad in Fort Bend County, and learn about a mobile health unit designed to provide care to women in rural communities....
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Fall Back, But Should We? The Science Behind the Time Change
Earlier this week, I listened to my friend and colleague Emily Gracey’s podcast, Atmosphere . I enjoy her podcast because she explores weather and science from a unique perspective, and I always come away having learned something new. This week’s episode, Daylight Saving Time: Th...
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Questions over your vote? League of Women Voters Houston’s phone bank is back at KPRC 2 on Election Day
With Harris County leading the nation with one of the longest ballots this election cycle, the amount of information out there on the issues and the candidates can be overwhelming. The League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH) has been distributing its Harris County Voter Guide , ...
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Landry’s Chef Series: Celebrate the Holidays at Mastro’s Houston
Mastro’s Houston, located in Uptown near the Galleria, is rolling out holiday hospitality with its full dining menu, private rooms for parties and special seasonal offerings. Area Executive Chef Michael Colbert joined Houston Life to share why Mastro’s is a favorite destination f...
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El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action
El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools....
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Texas phone outage impacting multiple county non-emergency lines, 911 unaffected
A statewide telecommunications problem is making it tough for some Texas residents to connect with local county offices and dispatch lines.