Houston’s anthem (Sept. 14, 2026)
On Monday's show: The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Galveston County from using a new precinct map in the November election. And we consider what words and themes should be included in a Houston anthem.
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WNBA Finals' afternoon tip-off time sparks uproar
The Dream and the Valkyries are playing an afternoon game scheduled around an NBA game.
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A fresh manicure, some tight Wranglers and her longtime friend by her side. How Martha Plimpton dove in to her role on "The Lowdown." The series is streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+...
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Disappointed by Trump, dubious of Talarico: This Rio Grande Valley health official mulls his midterm vote
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. McALLEN — Dr. Ivan Melendez was among the 110,000 voters in Hidalgo County who voted for Donald Trump in ...
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Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
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Spring homeowner’s meteorite to go on display at Houston Museum of Natural Science
A mysterious boom rattled homes across Southeast Texas on March 21. In Spring, it left a hole in Sherrie James’ roof — and a space rock near her daughter’s bed. Now, visitors can see the meteorite for themselves. The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s new exhibit, Fall To Earth ...
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Giant cinnamon bun baker wants customers to share the joy
Meet Lizzy Koury of Loser's Eating House, the NYC bakery whose giant cinnamon roll is making waves across social media.
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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says
The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder i...
safety
Man accused of Colorado demonstration attack to change plea to federal hate crime charges
An Egyptian man is scheduled to change his not guilty plea to federal hate crime and other charges Thursday for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year. Mohamed Soliman is already serving life in prison after pleading guilty to state charges l...
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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Criticism of Democrat Abdul E...
business
DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
DoorDash has offered $17B to Instacart to supercharge its grocery-delivery business.
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Youth softball org issues lifetime bans for individuals involved in melee at Sugar Land tournament
A youth softball organization said it has cut ties with all individuals involved in a melee during a girls' softball game in Sugar Land this past weekend....
safety
Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash
Families desperately searched for missing loved ones Thursday, more than 24 hours after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, killing at least 69 and injuring dozens of others. “I have my father, and I don’t know where he is. I hope to find him, oh my Lord," said César...