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Deadly crash shuts down I-10 East Freeway in Channelview
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (242+ words) Two people were killed Tuesday after a crash involving at least three vehicles shut down eastbound lanes of I-10 East Freeway in Channelview. Two people were killed Tuesday after a major crash shut down the eastbound lanes of the East Freeway…...
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (536+ words) With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it’s not a crystal ball. This is about the time of…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 13, 2026)
14+ hour, 37+ min ago (229+ words) 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. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today’s edition…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3419: A Better Spacesuit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (106+ words) Episode: 3419 NASA’s 21st Century Space Suit. Today, building a better spacesuit. Episode: 3419 NASA's 21st Century Space Suit. Today, building a better spacesuit. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast…...
Client Challenge
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (24+ words) Voters this fall will vote on whether Houston police should deprioritize enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and ban police from carrying out no-knock warrants....
Will Houston still be part of the Michelin Guide going forward? We could soon find out
1+ day, 13+ min ago (167+ words) HOUSTON — Houston’s deal to be part of the Michelin Guide Texas — the renowned compilation of the state’s finest restaurants as well as the best bangs for the buck — is set to expire, and negotiations are underway to determine what comes…...
Perseverance Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (407+ words) Updated on: October 13, 2026 / 9:02 AM EDT / CBS News NASA's Perseverance rover set an otherworldly driving record this week, traveling the farthest of any vehicle ever on the surface of another planet. The space agency said its rover, which has been exploring…...
Poll: Democratic candidates lead Republicans among likely Harris County voters in top statewide races
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (633+ words) The poll shows state Rep. James Talarico leading Attorney General Ken Paxton among likely Harris County voters in the U.S. Senate race by 22 percentage points, while state Rep. Gina Hinojosa leads Gov. Greg Abbott among likely county voters in the Texas…...
ICE, policing, & civil rights (Oct. 13, 2026)
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (314+ words) On Tuesday's show: We discuss how federal agents identify themselves and the tactics they use with immigrants and U.S. citizens. And we visit a new robotics program at Galveston College. Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online…...
Houston gas prices fall as hurricanes, global tensions cloud future outlook
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (409+ words) The Shell gas pumps on 11639 Katy Freeway shows $3.89 per gallon in May. Houston gas prices fell 5.8 cents this week, but hurricanes and global politics could keep fuel costs volatile in Texas and beyond. The possibilities for hurricanes and the continued…...