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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit. The 36-year-old Altuve reached the milestone with a hit to center field against Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, becoming the second playe...
safety
Teens allegedly emptied a gun magazine near Parklane Park in Pasadena while livestreaming the incident online.
parks
A Houston trail project years in the making is now one step closer to becoming reality, and residents along the proposed route have mixed feelings about what’s coming. Arthur Storey Park already draws steady foot traffic on its existing trail. Soon, that path could connect to a n...
Local
The weather in the Houston area will be unsettled for the rest of the week.
schools
A Cy-Fair ISD mother says she’s still shaken after showing up to pick up her 7-year-old daughter — only to be told her child wasn’t there. Rataja Pruitt says her second-grader, Eli’sa, was mistakenly placed on a school bus instead of her assigned after-school program at Tipps Ele...
business
Houston, it’s time to make that holiday shopping list. The 46th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is returning to Reliant Center, Nov. 12-15, bringing four days of holiday shopping, festive finds, and plenty of reasons to start checking names off your gift list. With more t...
News
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities....
schools
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
schools
A Westfield High School staff member has been removed from campus and placed on administrative leave following allegations involving off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD. The district said it recently received information about the alleged conduct and took action to remove...
safety
A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants....
safety
A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass....
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.
schools
The Việt Cultural Fest is returning to Houston for its fifth year, and this time, there’s a new addition to the celebration: student robotics. The festival, which has grown into the largest Vietnamese festival in Texas, is expected to draw 10,000 or more people on Sept. 12. Along...
schools
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has requested legislators double the money behind the state’s private school voucher program to $2 billion. More than 100,000 students sit on the waitlist, but critics argue there is little evidence vouchers are delivering on their promises to justi...
Local
Fall is almost here, and if you’re ready to give your front porch a pumpkin-filled makeover without doing all the heavy lifting, The Perfect Pumpkins is here to help! The Houston-based concierge pumpkin delivery service brings the beauty of fall right to your front door, creating...
safety
A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
Local
Today: We discuss how President Trump’s pick to lead the FDA could impact women’s health, talk with three-time Olympian and gold medalist Dominique Dawes, and learn about the upcoming Việt Cultural Fest. Plus, we debut “On the Marquee.”...
Local
Across the two lawsuits, the nine defendants are accused of fraudulently stealing at least 10 properties. Kamin accused the defendants of forging paperwork to acquire property deeds....
News
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday....
government
The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network.
government
Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions....
safety
Police are searching for two suspects who were allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a man at a northwest Houston hotel.
safety
The shooting occurred on May 18 in Galveston. According to police, an officer fired his gun during the traffic stop, injuring the driver of the vehicle. The driver was brought to the UTMB Emergency Department, where he later died....
News
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies....
schools
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
schools
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...
safety
An 18-wheeler crashed into a bus shelter along the I-10 frontage road near Mercury Drive Wednesday morning, according to METRO and Houston TranStar. The crash happened on IH-10 at Mercury Drive and involved a heavy truck. METRO said the 18-wheeler struck a bus shelter. One person...
Local
A Houston man is currently wanted after he allegedly exposed himself in the women’s clothing section at a Walmart in the Houston area over the weekend. Jeremiah Bernard Ellis, 36, has been charged with indecent exposure. Records show he also has a 2008 indecent exposure convictio...
News
A dog supplement brand is recalling two of their supplements after tests showed they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
News
In-N-Out, which operates in 10 states, said it recently altered two ingredients. Here's what to know.
Local
Archway Gallery in Montrose is featuring a new exhibit titled "Heartstrings" by Houston artist and former nurse Catherine Rodgers. A portion of sales from the artwork and prints sold online will directly support HeartGift Houston to fund surgical procedures for children born with...
schools
We first met Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks after he won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble and began raising his first show heifer. Now, with the school year back in session, Marks is juggling early mornings, classes, FFA responsibilities, and livestoc...
News
As the Republican National Committee gathers in Dallas, Republican donors and political experts explain why Texas raises so much money.
News
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled....
News
Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case are speaking publicly for the first time about the highly publicized murder trial that ended in a mistrial last week....
News
In 2005, Southeast Texas witnessed one of the worst-executed mass evacuations in American history. Have disaster response agencies learned their lesson?...
News
The Marshals Service says the operation focused on children reported missing through sex trafficking, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, runaways “and other forms of endangerment."...
government
They will still need to finalize a proposed $3.1 billion budget and take a final vote on the tax rate next week before the county's next fiscal year begins Oct. 1....
government
The Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention begins in Dallas as Trump and GOP leaders rally voters, while Democrats prepare their own counterprogramming ahead of November....
safety
Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area....
News
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we consider the challenges and importance of communicating with the public about science....
Local
Hello, Houston.☀️ Hope you’re having an amazing week so far. Let’s get into some news of the day. So, I’m sure you all have been hearing about the Flock cameras and all of the chaos, not just in Houston, but in several surrounding counties regarding their use. On Tuesday, we lear...
News
There’s a new No. 1 in Texas, and it’s a title no college football fan base actually wants. A new statewide poll asked Texans which college football fan base they consider the “most obnoxious,” and the answer came down to one of the state’s biggest rivalries. Texas A&M fans took ...
parks
Your dog may finally have a cookie order of their own. Girl Scouts of the USA is shaking up its cookie lineup for 2027 with two brand-new treats, including one made specifically for your four-legged best friend. The Girl Scouts announced Tuesday that Patch Pals and Girl Scout Spa...
safety
A man in his 50s was shot to death Tuesday night at a northwest Houston hotel, according to police. Houston police officers were called around 10 p.m. Sept. 8 to the HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof, located at 5959 Guhn Road, following reports of a shooting. Investigators said the ...
News
Episode: 2927 Dual Inheritance Theory: How our Genes and our Culture are co-evolving. Today, let’s talk about cultural complexity.
government
We have been sold a dangerous lie wrapped in a glossy, high-tech bow: The myth that artificial intelligence (AI) is our inevitable, objective savior. From Silicon Valley boardrooms to neighborhood schools, we are told that leaning into AI will make our lives more efficient, our d...
Local
The high 90s are not uncommon during Houston summers. While most commercial spaces have air conditioning, several residential buildings do not. But that is about to change. Now, every landlord is required to provide and maintain working air conditioning in every unit. The decisio...
government
Texas’ 15-member State Board of Education has approved a controversial overhaul of the state’s high school social studies curriculum that Muslim Texans and civil liberties advocates say presents Islam in a discriminatory and historically distorted way. The new standards require s...
schools
For nearly four decades, Nate Griffin has been a fixture in Houston sports, covering everything from professional franchises and major college programs to HBCU athletics and Friday night high school football. Griffin is celebrating 14 years as the morning sports anchor and report...
Local
Roughly 6.8 million African Americans have a diagnosed mental illness – more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia combined. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, Blacks are 20% more likely to face mental he...
Local
Despite having no criminal history, Eriberto Sandoval was released after posting $300 on a $3,000 bond, even though prosecutors requested a $50,000 bond over allegations he repeatedly contacted and threatened his ex-girlfriend....
Local
The giant Roaming Gnomes are coming. City Place, the mixed-use land in the shadow of The Woodlands that’s home to the ExxonMobil headquarters, will be getting a major dose of whimsy with the arrival of these gnomes. It’s part of a large-scale public art installation, created by S...
business
The promotional event for Wednesday’s match between the Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake is “Service Industry Night,” where the team, along with sponsor Raising Cane’s, spotlights restaurant, bar, and hospitality workers in the Houston area. For Houston Dynamo Head Coach Ben Ols...
safety
A Galveston Police Department officer has received a "no bill" following a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier in the year.
Local
Live radar this Wednesday: Thursday’s Forecast: Scattered showers and storms are expected again for Thursday. Storms start along the coast in the morning and move inland in the afternoon. Tropical moisture is moving in from the Gulf, so some areas have the potential for heavy rai...
News
15-year-old Jaeden was last seen Tuesday night in a neighborhood off Barker Cypress Road and Keith Harrow Boulevard.
