U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.
safety
A third suspect was arrested on murder charges in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black mother of four whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson....
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From smart glasses to concerns over rouge AI agents, this Texas Standard special takes a look at this new tech frontier — and a glimpse at what may be over the horizon....
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Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on. Leo, who dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting hum...
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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.
schools
The 17-year-old accused of killing LePaul Warren outside Westbury High School on Friday will be held without bond at least for the next few weeks. Westbury High School students return after senior is shot dead Travoris Hines, 17, is charged with murder. He is expected to return t...
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Disney+ and Hulu's "Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger" doc features Liam and Noel Gallagher first joint interview in 20 years plus, unseen performances.
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An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization....
government
Today: We break down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, sociologist Harel Shapira talks about his new book “Basic Pistol,” and we discuss a new study that looks at how proximity to food influences our eating habits....
parks
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets....
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Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
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At the United Nations this week, President Trump described Mexico as an "epicenter" of cartel violence and reasserted that its government must reclaim territory controlled by criminal groups....
parks
Camp Mystic is proposing to sell its nearly 725-acre Hill Country property as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, more than a year after deadly flooding killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp owner Dick Eastland....
