The week in politics (Oct. 28, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and discuss local Halloween festivities.
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Saying these words wrong? These 15 pronunciations have Americans second-guessing themselves
Worcestershire sauce, gyro, dachshund … wait, how do you actually say those? If you’ve ever confidently ordered a bowl of pho, talked about your favorite niche hobby or tried to pronounce açaí at a smoothie shop, you might want to give this list a look. A new analysis of online s...
safety
Houston shooting: Man shot in park by unknown suspect near Spotts Park
Houston police are searching for the suspect who allegedly shot a man in the park in the Washington Corridor late Tuesday night.
Local
Cheerios is getting a big upgrade that cereal lovers have been asking for
Houston cereal lovers, your morning routine is about to get a little easier, and you may finally be able to retire that bag clip. Cheerios is teaming up with Ziploc to introduce new packaging designed to keep cereal fresh longer without the struggle of folding, rolling or clippin...
Local
Heads up Houston: Light rain is making streets wet through early afternoon
This week’s Pattern: Humidity, rain and thunderstorms return to southeast Texas this week. Rain is possible six out of the next nine days in Houston, including parts of the upcoming Halloween weekend. Wednesday’s forecast: We’ve had a string of dry weather with low humidity. Howe...
parks
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3427: The Battery That Rusts
Episode: 3427 Batteries which can use iron oxidation to store and discharge electricity. Today, we examine how a process of nature can be harnessed to store energy in the modern world....
government
University of Houston poll: Talarico leading Paxton, Republicans leading statewide races
A new survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs finds Texas’s marquee November races tightly contested, with Democrat James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race. The poll surveyed 2,000 likely voters between Oct. 10...
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You can only pick ONE R&B front man. Who’s leading your group?
Let’s get one thing straight: This is not a conversation for the weak. Imagine you’re putting together the greatest R&B group of all time. You’ve got the harmonies, the choreography, the matching outfits and a record deal waiting on the table. But there’s one catch. You can only ...
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Linebacker David Umah’s production is demanding attention
During the 2025-2026 season, David Umah made his presence felt as a junior linebacker at Alief Hastings, earning second-team all-district honors after recording 61 tackles, three sacks, and 13 tackles for loss. Now a senior, Umah is proving that performance was no fluke. Through ...
safety
Stop calling Katie Zacharia a DEI hire
Recently, former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was asked where she passed the bar exam and replied, “When I moved to China.” Three days later, she was fired from her position. Online, she earned the nickname DEI hire. I understand the joke. The Trump administration s...
government
AI video of Black voters sparks outrage in Ft. Bend
An AI-generated campaign video featuring Black residents praising Republican Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has sparked accusations of racial exploitation and political deception, raising questions about whether the people featured knowingly agreed to have their images and vo...
government
Fort Bend ISD apologizes after security guards remove election signs and poll workers from voting site
Fort Bend ISD is apologizing after security guards at a polling location inside James Bowie Middle School removed election signs and told poll workers and supporters to leave, even though they were not violating any rules. The district says the guards went too far and will no lon...