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The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.
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.
State officials have identified cancer clusters in the neighborhoods near a former wood preservation facility.
Lawmakers began filing legislation for the 90th Texas Legislature on Monday. Proposals so far include bills to legalize recreational marijuana, repeal school vouchers, change immigration enforcement policies and place new restrictions on data centers.
Today: We discuss the newly redeveloped Terminal B North at IAH, talk with the President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, and learn about the Next Gen Lens podcast. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa could appoint at least two new commissioners to lead the state’s top environmental agency. Plus, a new Democrat on the Texas Railroad Commission could be a deciding vote.
Police said the cause of the crash remains under investigation. It was raining at the time of the crash, and authorities said the roadway was wet.
Conservative social media accounts are using federal voter registration figures to question Democrats' sweeping victories. But the data doesn't show evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Houston Matters examines how last week's historic election results in Texas could change oil and gas policy in the state and how it all could affect the economy here.
FBI Houston is responding to an alleged homicide that occurred on the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which docked in Galveston on Monday.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will change the department's general orders ahead of Gina Hinojosa's takeover of the governor's office.
Beginning Dec. 11, a new federal ban on hemp-derived THC products will make drinkable hemp illegal to sell in Texas.
Texas Dems may craft a state “trigger bill” to activate Medicaid expansion if Congress repeals costly Trump administration restrictions.
On Monday's show: We discuss how the election results might affect the Houston economy. And we consider how state government might operate once powers are split between the political parties.
Episode: 3429 A tale of three ships: Titanic, Olympic, and Britannic. Today, Titanic's sisters.
Episode: 3428 The End of the Password. Today, a secret we may no longer need to remember.
Episode: 1653 Aeolian harps, transmission wires, and vortex wakes. Today, the Aeolian harp.
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.
Today: We hear this week’s edition of “Tessa Takes On,” Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt discusses what’s next for the Republican Party following the midterms, and we talk with “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” comedian Alonzo Bodden.
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state's bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate.
Texas' governor-elect has pledged to replace the state's top public education official when she takes office in January. Here's why.
Thursday’s groundbreaking event marks the start of a two-year, $15 million preservation project to prevent the century-old landmark from further deterioration.
Johnson will be the first Democratic Texas Attorney General since Dan Morales, who was in office from 1991-1999.
HPD's interactions with ICE posed a political conundrum to Whitmire over the past year.
Cesar Espinosa from the civil rights nonprofit FIEL Houston and immigration attorney Ruby Powers consider how the midterm election results might affect immigration policy and ICE enforcement in Houston and Texas as a whole.
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.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is scheduled to speak at 9 a.m. on Friday to discuss a Houston Police Department policy change.
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003.
Associations that represent the oil and gas industry are calling on Jon Rosenthal, the first Democrat on the commission in three decades, to govern fairly and predictably.
On Friday's show: We continue to discuss what this week's dramatic election results could mean for various issues on the minds of Houstonians as we consider how immigration policy and enforcement might be affected.
Episode: 1652 Justus von Liebig and the first R&D laboratory. Today, we create the first research laboratory.
Former Republican state Rep. Ernset Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Here other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
Madden will play a key role in leading up Hinojosa's transition team as she settles into the position, serving as the team's executive director.
The move comes after voters rejected the city’s use of Flock cameras in Tuesday’s election. Fifty-four percent of voters rejected the use of the cameras, while 46% of voters chose to keep the cameras in place.
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.
Nearly a dozen city residents spoke at city hall this week, alleging that the demolition began without proper permitting.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday as part of a historic nation-wide sweep by Democrats.
Today: We talk with newly elected Harris County Judge Letitia Plummer, discuss the state of the Texas Republican party following the midterms, and we talk about Houston trial attorney Tony Buzbee's new book. Plus, “Current Obsessions.”
Jackie Anderson of the Houston Federation of Teachers and Bob Sanborn of Children at Risk discuss what Tuesday’s dramatic election results could mean for public education, from state takeovers of local school districts, to curriculum, and beyond.
Texas Republicans blamed each other, Trump and a failure to improve the lives of Texans after decades of one-party control of all statewide offices.
Current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access.
Texas' flagship public university has seen major changes under state Republican leadership. What happens once Democrats take over?
Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority.
A majority of justices on the Texas Supreme Court will be women for the first time ever, including the chief justice.
Local foodies discuss their favorite places to get pizza around Houston.
Republican state senators will still hold a majority in the Capitol’s upper chamber. They have the ability to significantly weaken the role of the lieutenant governor.
Beyond Hinojosa and Talarico, Democrats are sending a host of elected public school advocates and educators to the state capitol next year.
Two years after Donald Trump flipped longtime Democratic strongholds in the Rio Grande Valley, the region swung back toward Democrats in an election that will bring Texas its first Latina governor.
On Thursday's show: We consider the implications the election results could have for the future of education in Greater Houston, from the HISD takeover, to vouchers, and beyond. And local foodies discuss their favorite pizza places.
Episode: 2647 The Give and Take of Internet Shopping. Today, getting to know you.
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.
Musk, whose company SpaceX relocated its headquarters to Texas, had publicly stated the company left California for its politics. He may not do the same in Texas, but his bully pulpit is a bit smaller in a democratic Lone Star State.
A proposition on November ballots asked voters whether they thought the League City Police Department should continue using automated license plate reader cameras for law enforcement purposes. 54% of voters rejected the use of the cameras, while 46% of voters chose to keep the cameras in place.
Of the five districts Texas house republicans pushed to create new boundaries more favorable to the GOP, just one worked out in their favor.
Today: We break down the results of last night’s election, talk with actor Ryan Stajmiger about the national tour of "Beetlejuice the Musical," and artist Rashaad Newsome discusses his new documentary. Plus, we hear listeners’ reactions to the election results.
At James Talarico's election night party at the Long Center, supporters who'd spent decades working for a Democratic breakthrough struggled to put emotions into words.
Latino and rural voters, the Iran war and tariffs likely played a huge role in swaying the historic midterms in Democrats' favor.
Tucker and his Republican opponent, Nate Sheets, ran to replace longtime Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
Several of the county's top elected leaders were on the ballot this week. Voters also selected a new Harris County Judge to lead the nation's third largest county.
Election results mean Democrats won the majority on Fort Bend County Commissioners Court after candidates took three of the five seats on Nov. 3.
On Wednesday's show: We devote the entire hour to examining the historic wins for Democrats in Texas and across the nation in the 2026 midterm election and discuss how it all might affect our region.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick conceded the race in a statement late Tuesday night.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick conceded the race in a statement late Tuesday night.
Democrat Nathan Johnson won the race for Texas attorney general, riding a blue wave that saw a sweep for Democrats in all the statewide races on the ballot.
Dexter McCoy, the outgoing Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner, leads in the race for Fort Bend County judge against current judge Daniel Wong, according to unofficial election results as of Tuesday night.
Episode: 3428 The end of the password. Today, a secret we may no longer need to remember.
The three-member Railroad Commission of Texas regulates the state’s massive oil and gas industry, overseeing everything from pipeline safety to natural gas rates.
Mark Henry has served four terms as Galveston County Judge, touting his work to decrease property taxes and earning a perfect bond rating in the county.
Plummer is the first African American to be elected Harris County judge.
Democrats held early leads in several major Texas races Tuesday night, including U.S. Senate and governor. Here's where statewide contests stand.
Gina Hinojosa has defeated Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas governor's race, a stunning outcome that ends three decades of Republican control in Texas and makes her the first Latina to ever lead the state.
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has taken an early lead over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as votes are counted in Texas. Abbott is seeking his fourth term in office.
Follow live 2026 Texas general election results for statewide and Harris County races, including the U.S. Senate contest between James Talarico and Ken Paxton and the Texas governor’s race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa. See vote totals and election results for Harris County Judge candidates Letitia Plummer and…
Follow live 2026 Texas general election results for statewide and Harris County races, including the U.S. Senate contest between James Talarico and Ken Paxton and the Texas governor’s race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa. See vote totals and election results for Harris County Judge candidates Letitia Plummer and…
Follow 2026 general election results in Texas, Harris County and across the United States with interactive election maps and real-time vote totals. Explore a precinct-by-precinct map of the Harris County U.S. Senate race, track statewide Texas election results and see how the results are shaping control of the U.S…
The measure came after an increase in enforcement of misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Gutierrez’s lead could amount to an upset after Texas House Republicans redrew the district to be friendlier to conservative candidates. Republican candidate Alex Mealer, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, had held a six-point lead in the polls leading up to the election.
Menefee was first elected to represent the 18th District in a special election in January, held several months after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's sudden death in March 2025.
He's the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Texas since 1988. He led a blue wave that broke GOP dominance of statewide offices for the first time since 1994.
Polls in Harris County and across Texas are open until 7 p.m. Voters who arrive in line before 7 p.m. will be able to remain in line and cast their ballot.
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.
Today: We break down Election Day, discuss how to navigate family courts without an attorney, and talk with Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis. Plus, Houston civil attorney and content creator Erika Harrison takes on “Five Simple Questions.”
The former Tarrant County Young Republicans chair resigned after announcing she would vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race.
The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
On Tuesday's show: As voters head to the polls on Election Day, we check in with reporters at polling places around the city, remind you what you should do if you have to file a provisional ballot, and give you a last-minute voter’s guide.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide on Election Day. As long as voters get in line before 7 p.m., they will be allowed to vote.
Episode: 2763 The legacy of Steve Jobs, who simplified computers and computing devices. Today, the man who made it simple.
The state’s largest county saw protracted lawsuits and legislation after the last midterm election.
Over 271,000 Fort Bend County residents cast a ballot in early voting from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.
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.
Hardcastle was elected as the District 6 city council member in May to represent the western portion of Galveston Island. His term expires in 2028.
Today: We discuss the rising cases of misinformation spreading across digital platforms during election cycles, break down the key races in Texas ahead of Election Day, and talk with Houston filmmaker Keyatta Crews. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”
Mario Morales is accused of striking Miguel Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle while on patrol as an ICE agent. A grand jury indicted Morales Friday morning. His lawyer argues the indictment is “political prosecution.”
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico spoke as more than 1.8 million voters cast ballots early across Greater Houston -- close to a quarter of the early voting total for Texas.
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A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come in.
The Learjet 60, bound for the Bahamas, crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon.