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Liberty County correctional officer fired following inmate’s escape from hospital
55+ min ago (352+ words) The search for Yorlan Rafael Reyes, the 31-year-old inmate who escaped July 18, remained active as of Thursday. A Liberty County Jail correctional officer has been terminated following an internal investigation into the escape of an inmate from a Houston-area hospital…...
Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (581+ words) The news comes as two key Republicans, including Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department’s deal with President Trump. President Trump says he is willing to pull Todd Blanche‘s nomination for…...
Hello Houston (July 30, 2026)
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (201+ words) Today: We learn about the creation of a synthetic cell, talk with Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis about the county’s budget, hear a conversation with Houstonian playwright Cris Eli Blak, and more. Next, we talk with University of Minnesota…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 30, 2026)
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (236+ 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 Houston Heights celebrates White Linen Night’s 20th anniversary this Saturday
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (251+ words) This year’s ticketed celebration on West 19th Street will span from Ashland to Yale streets and feature live music, food and drinks and an artisan market. The annual summertime block party in Houston’s Heights neighborhood is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend....
A former FOX 26 reported just landed an unexpected new job in Houston
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (502+ words) Former FOX 26 reporter Sherman Desselle has joined CenterPoint Energy as a senior corporate media specialist. A former Houston TV reporter has landed a new role outside the newsroom, at one of the region's most closely watched companies. Weeks after leaving…...
Texas could send a record four GOP women to Congress — if they make it through November
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (1304+ words) Despite sending more Republicans to Congress than any other state, Texas has elected only five GOP women to the U.S. House in its history. Redistricting and retirements could change things. WASHINGTON — Since it joined the Union, Texas has sent just five…...
Big Ten & SEC Preview: Will Oregon & Texas Reign Supreme?
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (138+ words) FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2026 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and comp... Big Ten & SEC Preview: Will Oregon & Texas Reign Supreme? Big Ten & SEC…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2623: Thomas Carlyle’s Past and Present
1+ week, 3+ day ago (127+ words) Episode: 2623 Thomas Carlyle and the Working of Free Markets. Today, economic salvation. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Have a News Tip?...
Part of historic Texas cattle ranch sold for sprawling business park
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (676+ words) Another piece of Texas' ranching history is giving way to development. A portion of the historic Harris Ranch in Denton is set to become a 53-acre business park, marking the latest transformation of longtime ranchland across North Texas as rapid…...