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From the bleachers to the ballot box, a community weighs a changing Texas
Published: October 23, 2026 22:33
At a Deer Park High School football game outside Houston, voters grapple with rising costs, immigration and shifting political loyalties as Democrats mount competitive challenges in two of Texas’ highest-profile races.
Fort Bend County approves $10B Tesla deal with 10-year tax break tied to 8,700 jobs
Published: October 23, 2026 21:50
If Tesla chooses Fort Bend County as the location for the new solar manufacturing facility, the company will be required to employ a minimum of 8,700-plus workers by the time the site is fully operational, in exchange for the tax break from the county.
Texas Midterms: Who’s Winning the Battle for Voters?
Published: October 23, 2026 20:44
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 23, 2026)
Published: October 23, 2026 20:00
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.
A man died at Houston’s new homeless service center. The operator won’t answer questions about his death
Published: October 23, 2026 19:57
The Harris Center, which operates the facility, cited state and federal confidentiality laws.
Hello Houston (October 23, 2026)
Published: October 23, 2026 18:24
Today: We recap last night’s Harris County Judge Debate, talk with PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger, and hear the latest installments of “Tessa Takes On” and “InnerVIEWS.” Plus, we share a rundown of weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”
The Galleria is getting rid of free parking starting in November
Published: October 23, 2026 18:05
The Galleria is the largest shopping center in Texas, and houses 13,000 parking spaces across seven garages.
Mysterious transgender mailers: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Published: October 23, 2026 16:00
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.
Talarico, Hinojosa lead among Latinos, fall short among rural voters, according to new poll
Published: October 23, 2026 14:27
The poll, conducted by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, found most rural voters believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction, while a majority of Latino voters felt the opposite.
West Texas DA opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailers
Published: October 23, 2026 13:02
The pamphlets appear to be an attempt to anger voters ahead of the midterm elections, GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner said.
Funeral set for Dallas man who died in ICE custody in Laredo as family asks for justice
Published: October 23, 2026 12:58
Emilio Andrade Covarrubias will be laid to rest not far from the Dallas home he lived in with his family for decades. The Mexican government is calling for an "exhaustive" investigation into his death at the Rio Grande Processing Center.
Finding Shackleton’s ship (Oct. 23, 2026)
Published: October 23, 2026 11:00
On Friday's show: We recap the Harris County Judge debate. And maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound details his 2022 expedition that led to the discovery of "Endurance," explorer Ernest Shackleton's wooden ship that was lost in 1915 during an expedition to…
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1645: Pi
Published: October 23, 2026 05:01
Episode: 1645 Figuring out the value of Pi. Today, let’s talk about π — and not the kind you eat.
Harris County Judge candidates face off in debate over ICE, Flock cameras, and the future of the Astrodome
Published: October 23, 2026 02:51
In a debate presented by Houston Public Media, both candidates agreed that Harris County should branch out and expand their relationships with other elected bodies — but they differed in how that looks in practice.
Fort Bend tax assessor federally indicted for allegedly using county funds to pay for her mother’s caretaker
Published: October 22, 2026 21:48
Carmen Turner allegedly hired two tax clerks with county funds, only to employ them as caregivers for her 81-year-old mother. She’s also accused of hiring the father of her adult son for a full-time job in Fort Bend, when prosecutors said he was working in…
Attorney urges Galveston residents to call for police accountability after fatal shooting
Published: October 22, 2026 21:00
The call for action comes months after a Galveston police officer fatally shot Randy Martin, 47, during a traffic stop in May. The attorney representing Martin's family said they plan to file a lawsuit against the city and police department in the next few…
New advocacy group calls for Big Bend border security fund in lieu of wall
Published: October 22, 2026 20:29
The group shared with Marfa Public Radio a letter that it plans to send to elected officials on Friday, including Gov. Greg Abbott and members of the U.S. House from Texas.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 22, 2026)
Published: October 22, 2026 20:00
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.
TCEQ closes online permitting system, after watchdogs accuse agency of violating data center pause
Published: October 22, 2026 18:57
Watchdog groups Public Citizen and FracTracker said the agency approved stormwater permits related to data centers. The TCEQ says it hasn't violated the governor's pause on data center permits.
Hello Houston (October 22, 2026)
Published: October 22, 2026 18:45
Today: We spotlight the Harris County Judge debate that Houston Public Media is hosting tonight, break down the elections for the Texas State Board of Education, and unpack NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. Plus, “Current Obsessions.”
Former Fort Bend County constable deputy indicted for theft, tampering
Published: October 22, 2026 18:28
In March, Lister ran in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Treasurer and placed fourth among five candidates.
This company pioneered transplants with genetically modified pig organs. Now they’ve opened a Houston office
Published: October 22, 2026 16:17
The company’s third such facility will focus on commercial production for genetically modified organs, if and when United Therapeutics receives federal approval for its xeno-organs.
Austin Democrat Vikki Goodwin sees hope in ‘unprecedented’ race against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Published: October 22, 2026 15:26
Polls show the West Austin Democrat is neck-and-neck with the incumbent Republican.
HCSO investigating crash involving ICE agent Thursday morning
Published: October 22, 2026 14:05
ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE operations, did not immediately respond to a request for more details.
‘There’s no way to stop them’: How campaigns and PACs get away with nonstop texting
Published: October 22, 2026 12:47
Both parties purchase data to build a voter file with info like cell phone numbers. That means there's almost no way to stop the texts.
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
Published: October 22, 2026 12:43
The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.
‘Forever chemicals’ in bayous (Oct. 22, 2026)
Published: October 22, 2026 11:00
On Thursday's show: A new report says so-called "forever chemicals" are turning up in Houston's bayous. Then, we discuss plans to refurbish the Imperial Sugar Char House in Sugar Land. And we catch up with writer Bryan Washington.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3424: Anne Nott Brigman
Published: October 22, 2026 05:01
Episode: 3424 Anne Brigman brings a wild new dimension to the early years of photography. Today, Anne Brigman's photographs.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let Big Bend border wall construction continue
Published: October 21, 2026 23:06
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction on border walls and other barriers across the Big Bend region of West Texas to continue. The request comes after a federal district judge blocked the construction amid an ongoing…
Talarico presses anticorruption agenda, targeting both Paxton and Elon Musk
Published: October 21, 2026 21:20
Democratic state Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, speaking at the University of Houston, blasted Musk for pouring nearly $190 million into the campaign of his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 21, 2026)
Published: October 21, 2026 20:07
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.
Hello Houston (October 21, 2026)
Published: October 21, 2026 19:31
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith, learn about a learning event for inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss the award-winning Houston-produced film JYOTI. Plus, we hear this week’s “On The Marquee.”
Provisional ballots in Texas: What voters should know if they’re not on a poll’s registration list
Published: October 21, 2026 19:02
If a voter’s eligibility is uncertain, they can still cast what’s called a provisional ballot. Here’s how they qualify — and how officials ultimately decide whether they’re counted.Complete sentence summary goes here.
Shepherd ISD reports chickenpox outbreak at high school
Published: October 21, 2026 16:36
According to the Mayo Clinic, chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and can spread easily among unvaccinated people. The chickenpox vaccine is the safest way to prevent the illness.
Sugar Land City Council approves $15M revitalization efforts for historical Imperial Sugar Char House landmark
Published: October 21, 2026 16:13
The city’s investment means advancing extensive preservation work on the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a historic city landmark, while preparing the site for future redevelopment work.
False pamphlets causing backlash and confusion, Texas transgender rights group says
Published: October 21, 2026 13:06
The mailers, sent by an organization formed last month in Wyoming, implicate a Texas transgender rights group that says it was not involved.
The week in politics (Oct. 21, 2026)
Published: October 21, 2026 11:00
On Wednesday's show: We preview this week's debate between candidates for Harris County Judge. And we discuss the latest developments in politics.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3423: Protocols Throughout History
Published: October 21, 2026 05:01
Episode: 3423 Protocols: From diplomatic procedures to computer communications standards. Today, we examine how protocols have shaped communication throughout the evolution of humans as well as that of the machines they create.
Paxton looks to seal the deal with Houston-area voters, saying control of U.S. Senate is at stake
Published: October 20, 2026 21:56
In Conroe, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton called a vote for his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, “a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats across the country are putting forward.” Talarico is expected in the…
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 20, 2026)
Published: October 20, 2026 20:30
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.
Hello Houston (October 20, 2026)
Published: October 20, 2026 20:18
Today: We talk about the controversy surrounding the delayed release of Texas' maternal mortality report, podcast host Jackson Gatlin takes on “Five Simple Questions,” and we hear the newest episodes of “InnerVIEWS” and “Texperts.”
‘Bexar County is the future:’ Why both parties are making San Antonio a top priority in this election
Published: October 20, 2026 18:23
Voters in Bexar County could hold the reins to state's direction. Getting people to the poles concerns both parties, as political leaders nationwide watch.
Texas is lobbying for the new U.S. Space Academy. Taxpayers could foot a $100 million bill
Published: October 20, 2026 18:00
There’s bipartisan momentum from Texas officials to make the Lone Star State the home of the U.S. Space Academy. A state commission suggested spending up to $100 million in taxpayer money to secure the selection.
Candidates for Texas agriculture commissioner spar over eligibility for office
Published: October 20, 2026 16:49
The legal qualifications for agriculture commissioner — and whether either candidate meets them — have taken a front seat in the race between Republican Nate Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker.
Harris County crushes midterm first-day early voter turnout record
Published: October 20, 2026 16:20
During the 2018 midterm election, 855,711 people cast a ballot in Harris County across the entire early voting period.
Nine State Board of Education seats are on the ballot this fall, including 4 in the Greater Houston Area
Published: October 20, 2026 13:52
The state board of education is one of the most influential bodies shaping education across the state. The board sets curriculum and chooses instructional materials for all public school classrooms and in recent years has been scrutinized for its…
Dallas man who died in Laredo ICE facility was lawful permanent resident
Published: October 20, 2026 13:09
ICE said Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias obtained his legal status fraudulently because he failed to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft. His daughter disputes that.
As early voting begins in Texas, Gov. Abbott’s challenger Gina Hinojosa sues over Musk emails
Published: October 20, 2026 13:06
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor wants to inspect unredacted communications involving Gov. Greg Abbott's office and Elon Musk's companies based in the state.
Effect of AI on literacy (Oct. 20 2026)
Published: October 20, 2026 11:00
On Tuesday's show: HISD used taxpayer funds to develop new curriculum. We learn why it is now sharing it with other districts for free. And we discuss how the use of AI might affect the future of reading and literacy.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3422: Women Soldiers
Published: October 20, 2026 05:01
Episode: 3422 Women soldiers in the Civil War. How did that work? Today, woman soldiers in the Civil War.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 19, 2026)
Published: October 19, 2026 20:00
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.
Hello Houston (October 19, 2026)
Published: October 19, 2026 19:19
Today: We break down this year’s race for Texas Railroad Commissioner, learn about a new program aimed at addressing domestic violence, and discuss the importance of workplace inclusion. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”
Meet the 6 candidates vying for Fort Bend County’s top seats
Published: October 19, 2026 19:17
Six candidates are competing for three key county leadership seats in races that could shape the future of the diverse, largely suburban and growing county outside of Houston.
As Texans vote in competitive midterms, could Trump intervene in the election?
Published: October 19, 2026 18:31
The president has left open the possibility of declaring a national security emergency ahead of the midterms. Here's what federal officials can — and can't — legally do.
Italian court will not extradite Lee Gilley to Harris County for capital murder charge, attorney says
Published: October 19, 2026 18:18
While the Italian court said it would not extradite Gilley for capital murder, if would extradite him if his charge was reduced to murder.
200 supporters rally for Hinojosa as Abbott is expected to campaign in Houston-area this week
Published: October 19, 2026 13:32
Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa rallies with supporters the day before the state of early voting. The race has tightened in recent weeks. Governor Greg Abbott is also expected to spend time in the southeast Texas this week.
Migrant found dead at Laredo ICE facility
Published: October 19, 2026 13:07
The death was confirmed by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, who said the 56-year-old Mexican national was found unresponsive in his cell. He’s the seventh person in Texas to die while detained by ICE this year.
Airman dies in rappelling accident at Alamodome before UTSA-Navy game
Published: October 19, 2026 13:02
An Air Force service member died after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters during a pregame ceremony ahead of Saturday's UTSA-Navy football game.
ICE incident under scrutiny (Oct. 19, 2026)
Published: October 19, 2026 11:00
On Monday's show: When ICE agents ran into a man with a vehicle in Houston, the man they were targeting had actually been dead for several years, according to the man's family. We discuss that development in this latest incident involving ICE under…
Where to vote early in Harris County for 2026 midterm election
Published: October 19, 2026 11:00
Voters in Harris County can cast ballots at any polling location within their jurisdiction, regardless of where they live.
Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Published: October 19, 2026 11:00
Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3421: Wigwam Burners
Published: October 19, 2026 05:01
Episode: 3421 Wigwam burners and the dying breath of the mighty Douglas Fir tree. Today, wigwam burners.
Talarico holds slight edge over Paxton in U.S. Senate race on cusp of election, poll shows
Published: October 19, 2026 04:00
The latest survey by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton by two percentage points among likely voters, just within the margin of error.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1644: Hufeland on Infants
Published: October 18, 2026 05:01
Episode: 1644 An 18th-century doctor helps great-grandmother raise grandpa. Today, we raise a nineteenth-century child.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1643: Athanasius Kircher
Published: October 17, 2026 05:01
Episode: 1643 In which Athanasius Kircher softens the 17th-C scientific revolution. Today, — after Galileo.
Cold front brings fall temperatures, wind advisory to Houston region
Published: October 16, 2026 21:54
This weekend is expected to bring the area’s coldest temperatures since May.
15,000 Texas voter registrations caught up in backlog after another state software error
Published: October 16, 2026 21:37
Counties must now process affected voter registrations before Monday, when Texans can start voting early in the midterm elections.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 16, 2026)
Published: October 16, 2026 21:05
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.
Hello Houston (October 16, 2026)
Published: October 16, 2026 20:37
Today: We learn about the Houston Chronicle’s endorsement process, reflect on the MTV era with former VJs Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman, and talk with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare. Plus, TT On The Mic joins this week’s “Tessa Takes On.”
Barbara Bush donated to super PAC supporting James Talarico for U.S. Senate
Published: October 16, 2026 20:04
The daughter of former President George W. Bush donated $2,500 to Lone Star Rising PAC, according to the political action committee's FEC report for the third quarter of 2026.
Harris County DA says witness to ICE auto-pedestrian incident has been relocated by ICE
Published: October 16, 2026 19:23
A DHS spokesperson said the incident is under an active internal investigation, and the ICE agent has been suspended.
Houston officials tap former Trump aides for homelessness policy consulting
Published: October 16, 2026 19:23
Whitmire, a Democrat, has leaned on Republicans in Austin and D.C. to secure funding for the city.
Execution livestream cancelled: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Published: October 16, 2026 16:00
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.
Scandal, ICE Raids and Paxton’s Problems
Published: October 16, 2026 15:22
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
Border wall ‘man camps’ have rapidly spread across the Big Bend with little state oversight.
Published: October 16, 2026 13:46
An investigation by Marfa Public Radio reveals the state's response to those complaints has been hindered by the Trump administration's move to bypass federal laws for the $7 billion project.
Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton
Published: October 16, 2026 13:04
The world’s wealthiest man transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves with ads boosting Paxton.
More than $500 million has been spent on advertising in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Published: October 16, 2026 12:45
With a tight race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, “the money is just pouring in.”
Flock camera oversight (Oct. 16, 2026)
Published: October 16, 2026 11:00
On Friday's show: A report found gaps in oversight of Flock cameras in Harris County. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1642: Halley’s Comet
Published: October 16, 2026 05:01
Episode: 1642 Reflections upon Halley’s, and other, Comets. Today, a comet approaches.