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Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Houstonians face dangerous heat this weekend with heat illness warnings. What to know and do right now
Meteorologists say the combination of heat and moisture will make outdoor conditions feel significantly hotter, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for anyone spending extended time outside.“I learned a few things myself out in the heat today,” a reporter noted while cove...
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Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight
Qantas plans to launch a nonstop flights in 2027 using a specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft.
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“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
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‘Still standing today’: Galveston’s Reedy Chapel keeps 161-year tradition alive on Juneteenth
The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865.
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Houston fans cheer for U.S. World Cup team despite heat advisory
Hundreds of fans visited the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown to cheer for the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday. Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in the sun....
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2 former Galveston correctional officers arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with inmates
Criminal charges were filed against Kenneth McDaniel Jr. and Kamron Kirk after two separate female inmates accused them of sexual assault in March.
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Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts....
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Supreme Court of Texas denies appeal in case challenging Harris County’s 2024 elections conduct
Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that Hotze lacked standing to sue....
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Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
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Bald eagle released near Houston after three months of medical care following injury
The eagle was found with a traumatic head injury in March near the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac.
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Mountains added to the Houston skyline on World Cup broadcast: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Netherlands soccer fans brave heat for glimpse of iconic Dutch Orange Bus ahead of World Cup match in Houston
The bus, which made a pit stop Thursday in Fort Bend County, will lead a pregame march from Rice University to NRG Stadium on Saturday morning for the group-stage match between the Netherlands and Sweden....
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They’re leaving Congress with nothing to lose, spelling potential trouble for Trump
A trio of Senate Republicans, including Texas' John Cornyn, are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate his agenda if they choose....
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‘An important voice for the Latino community’: 2026 LULAC Convention highlights issues affecting Latinos
This year's League of United Latin American Citizens national convention is taking place in Texas.
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Juneteenth: How news of the Emancipation Proclamation spread through the South
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves....
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The first Juneteenth celebrations (June 19, 2026)
On Friday's show: While Juneteenth had its origins in Galveston, a local researcher has uncovered evidence that the first celebrations of the occasion took place in Houston. And a new book celebrates the stories and legacy of Houston’s former Negro hospital....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1590: The Great Wall of China
Episode: 1590 The Great Wall of China — a long and checquered history. Today, a 2300-year-old wall.
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Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
As Janeese Lewis George paves a path to the mayor's office in Washington, D.C., she's told voters they could have it all.Her unapologetically expansive, left-wing agenda includes subsidized or even free childcare, increased down payment assistance for homebuyers and community res...
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Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards
The state's grid operators are trying to sort through a backlog of data centers and other large energy consumers looking to connect to the grid.
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Salt from Tropical Storm Arthur triggers power problems for thousands in Galveston
City of Galveston officials said the outages happened after CenterPoint equipment was impacted by salt from Tropical Storm Arthur. Officials said crews might need to turn off power to upgrade or repair their equipment from the storm, but customers will be notified ahead of time....
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Toad takeover: Why millions of tiny toadlets appear in Houston during the summer
Gulf Coast toads typically turn out in large numbers following heavy rain, like the region experienced earlier this week.
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Two Trump judicial nominees to the Southern District of Texas advance to full Senate for confirmation votes
If John Marck and Arthur “Rob” Jones are confirmed to the bench, it would cut the number of judicial vacancies in the Houston-based district in half. The district far exceeds the national average in terms of the average caseload per sitting judge....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 18, 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.
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Report heading to Texas leaders cites Camp Mystic emergency planning failures before 2025 flood
A new investigative report paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic's preparedness before last year's historic July 4 floods, which killed 25 campers and two counselors. The 115-page report will now be used by the Texas Legislature to guide future policy changes....
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Hello Houston (June 18, 2026)
Today: We take a closer look at what Juneteenth means to us in modern times, share tips on how to prevent summer learning loss, and listen to a conversation with Texas pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions....
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FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness.
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Congo’s Cinderella story: How its World Cup tie in Houston was really a win for the Congolese diaspora
Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one for the history books....
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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
The justices, in a unanimous decision, sided with a man who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment....
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Steamy weather moves into Houston in wake of tropical storm
A heat advisory has been issued for the Houston and Galveston area between 11 a.m. Thursday and 10 p.m. Saturday, with expected heat indices between 107 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit or 41 and 46 degrees Celsius....
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The Texas GOP wants closed primaries. Here’s what that would mean for voters
Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries.
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Lawsuit claims Big Bend area border wall could lead to ‘deadly’ flooding risk
Officials in the small West Texas border city of Presidio are asking a federal judge to temporarily block border wall construction, arguing the plan would leave locals vulnerable to "deadly" flash flooding....
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Intense heat after Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18, 2026)
On Thursday's show: Greater Houston may have dodged a bullet in terms of widespread flooding when Tropical Storm Arthur bypassed our region on its way to Louisiana, but it has left with us some extreme heat....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2606 More Beautiful Books
Episode: 2606 More Beautiful Books: revisiting books by the foot. Today, the measure of a book.
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Fort Bend County to conduct aerial mosquito spraying amid public health emergency
Fort Bend County officials will conduct aerial mosquito spraying next week as part of an emergency effort to reduce mosquito populations and help protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses.According to Fort Bend County Health and Human Services, aerial spraying is scheduled ...
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Houston bayous spared from significant flooding amid bouts of heavy rain, tropical storm
After several days of rainy weather, the Houston region will be under a heat advisory on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service....
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Ronaldo fever hits Houston as Portugal plays its first World Cup match in the city
Portugal and its 41-year-old star, who is trying to become the first player to score goals in six different World Cup tournaments, will play at NRG Stadium again next week....
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Houston City Council approves new pedestrian, bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown
The shared-use trail and bridge, estimated to cost $22.5 million, will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area....
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Mosquito population surge prompts public health emergency in Fort Bend County
The public health emergency was declared on Tuesday as Fort Bend County health officials are reporting "extraordinary mosquito populations" and activity that are well-above normal seasonal levels....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 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.
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