West side growth (Sept. 18, 2026)
On Friday's show: We examine why Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, and other western parts of Greater Houston keep growing. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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safety
Man fatally shot at Houston bus stop on West Cavalcade, police say
An adult man was killed in a shooting early Friday morning at a bus stop in north Houston, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of West Cavalcade Street. Authorities said a vehicle stopped near the bus stop, someone inside fired at the ...
Local
Humidity takes a break for a hot but dry Friday forecast for Houston
You are going to love the way it feels Friday: The rain has moved out and the dry air from the northeast is on the way. The dry air mass will lower the humidity Friday afternoon and night. It will still be hot with high temperatures climbing to the mid-90s, but there won’t be muc...
government
2 Newsletter: Harris County approves largest property tax hike in county history
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Harris County’s largest property-tax increase in history is now approved, with the average homeowner expected to pay about $190 more a year—and the debate is far from over. County commissioners are defending the hike, while Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling t...
safety
Swerving van leads police to $2.65 million in stolen US silver coins
Authorities announced the end of a high-profile case involving a “major investment scheme” in the U.S. and millions of dollars worth of U.S. silver coins....
business
Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant....
parks
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1630: Creating Nature
Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.
schools
Nimitz looks to turn playoff streak into District Championship
For five straight seasons, Nimitz has found a way to extend its season. Last year, the Cougars continued that tradition by finishing in a three-way tie for first place in 6A Region II District 14, earning another playoff berth. It marked the program’s longest postseason streak si...
News
Skip ‘By Any Means’ by any means
By Any Means is a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster with a huge advertising and PR machine behind it to drive up ticket sales. Additionally, the movie boasts a star-studded cast, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, and Mark Wahlberg. By Any Means is des...