The week in politics (Aug. 19, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we contemplate what Houston might've been like if Texas had been allowed to split into five separate states.
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Storms along the coast this weekend, smaller chance of rain in Houston
Saturday’s forecast: There has been a big change to our weekend forecast. There does not look like there is going to be much rain north of I-10. Most of the storms will fall along our coastline. Keep your backup plan just in case but I lowered rain chances to 30% for Houston this...
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Eye drops recall: Bottles sold under several brand names may not be sterile, FDA says
Eye drops and other eye treatments sold under nine different brand names have been recalled because they may not be sterile.
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1 dead, 1 in critical condition after brothers exchange gunfire in southwest Houston
One man is dead and another is hospitalized after an argument between brothers led to an exchange of gunfire, Houston police said.
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Shooting in southeast Houston leads to SWAT standoff
The SWAT team responded to a home in southeast Houston early Saturday morning after authorities said a man was shot in a garage.
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Man shot in stomach at southeast Houston home, SWAT team responds
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the stomach at a home in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department . HPD said they received a call around 4:10 a.m. Saturday reporting a shooting in the 6500 block of Fairway Drive. At the scene, HPD Lt. Pulid...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1637: Natural Magic
Episode: 1637 In which science and magic struggle to become separate pursuits. Today, let’s practice Natural Magic.
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Thieves targeting valuable CPC modules inside Houston semi-trucks
A Houston truck dealer is warning other truck owners after he says thieves have repeatedly targeted semi-trucks to steal valuable computer modules, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage....
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Bellaire High School staph outbreak: What parents, students need to know now
The lights were on at Delmar Stadium Friday night, but the stands were empty. No Bellaire Cardinals or Lamar Texans took the field after Bellaire High School confirmed several students had been diagnosed with staph infections. Bellaire notified parents by email earlier this week ...
parks
Video captures heated Houston hit-and-run; law enforcement warns against confronting drivers
A heated parking lot confrontation captured on camera after a Sept. 18 hit-and-run near College Avenue and I-45 has prompted local law enforcement to issue critical safety warnings for Houston drivers....
schools
DOJ: Former Texas Southern adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
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Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk
A popular electric balloon pump sold at Dollar Tree is being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.
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Afternoon storms possible Saturday and Sunday in Houston
Saturday’s forecast: The focus for organized widespread heavy rain has dissipated, but the tropical moisture remains in place. With the heating of the day we’ll get scattered heavy rain developing Saturday afternoon. There is also a chance of heavy rain moving along the coast Sat...