Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 17, 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.
More from The Piney Point
View all news →
safety
Crash involving 2 big rigs, 3 cars and motorcycle shuts down intersection, Baytown PD says
Images show the traffic mess created by a crash involving a variety of vehicles off of I-10 in Baytown on Thursday afternoon.
government
Sugar Land adopts 3.6% property tax increase, adding about $59 a year for median homeowner
Sugar Land homeowners were originally facing a property tax increase of about $96 a year — more than 6% — before City Council approved a lower tax rate this week....
News
Chicago's Morning MVPs
A brotherhood of men, most of them 50 years old and older, who gather before dawn every morning with one goal in mind: stay active, stay healthy, and
News
Texas A&M AgriLife finds widespread drought is impacting crop yield in Texas
Hot and dry conditions have left 93% of Texas in some level of drought, according to a new article by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
government
Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
News
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Local
Former hospital worker who set hidden cameras pleads guilty, gets 4 years in prison: DA's office
Over a year after hidden cameras were discovered at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the former employee responsible is facing prison time....
News
What we know about 7 women linked to investigation at Horsch home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood
Several women have been linked to the ongoing investigation centered around a 44-year-old and his late father and their home in Philadelphia's Olney section....
safety
Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash to face murder charges, prosecutor says
The driver of an SUV who slammed into a Los Angeles bus will face murder charges, the district attorney said Thursday.
News
Ben Chavez brings his “Golden Era” to the stage with “Last Day, County Fair”
Ben Chavez has performed on Broadway, toured the country and entertained audiences from behind the piano. Now, the singer-songwriter is putting his own story in the spotlight — with original music, heartfelt storytelling and, naturally, a little glitter. Chavez’s concept album “L...
News
Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football defensive coordinator amid investigation into program
Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, will officially leave the program on Oct. 27.
safety
Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash charged with murder, prosecutor says
An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said Thursday as they charged her with murder. It was a tragedy compounded by the subsequent fatal crash ...