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Hello Houston " The Commuter Cut (May 18, 2026)
43+ min ago (228+ words) In today's edition of "," Ernie and guest host Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison talk with Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee, who discusses the. .. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please…...
Simi Valley wildfire prompts evacuations in California
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (24+ words) A wildfire in California's Simi Valley forced evacuations Monday. CBS Los Angeles had on the ground coverage. Simi Valley wildfire prompts evacuations in California...
Hello Houston (May 18, 2026)
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (198+ words) Today: We talk with Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee, discuss independent journalism with "Democracy Now!" host Amy Goodman, learn about World Bee Day, and more. On today's Hello Houston, we're joined by Chris Canetti,…...
"Dear David": Celebrating our pets
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (56+ words) In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares two inspiring stories of everyday Americans: a former journalist founded an organization to help pet owners grieve their loss and a retiring meteorologist is celebrated for helping shelter animals…...
What's the required minimum distribution from a $200, 000 retirement account?
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (271+ words) Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 12: 35 PM EDT / CBS News Saving an adequate amount of money for retirement can be both challenging and time-consuming. Once the funds are safely secured in a 401(k) or traditional IRA, though, retirees will need to move on to…...
Eye Opener: Violent storms slam Midwest, spawning powerful tornadoes
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (44+ words) Storms rip across parts of the Midwest, spawning more than a dozen powerful tornadoes. Plus, two fighter jets collide at an air show in Idaho. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Eye Opener: Violent storms slam…...
How to get your job ads more exposure
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (438+ words) May 18, 2026 / 1: 02 PM EDT / CBS News Find out how Zip Recruiter can help you target the right candidates now. If you're struggling to attract the right candidates for your open roles, here's how to improve the reach and performance of your…...
Here are the key races in Texas' May primary runoff election
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (562+ words) Texas voters will return to the polls this week for primary runoff elections that will decide several high-profile statewide and local races ahead of November's general election. The May 26 runoff election comes after several candidates failed to receive more than…...
At Ouisie's Table, a 30-year employee keeps the Houston classic alive
45+ min ago (825+ words) Ouisie's Table sous chef Bridgette Hopkins prepares shrimp and cheese grits. Ouisie's Table opened near Rice Village53 years ago. It closed in the late '80s following the death of owner Elouise Adams Jones' only child, and reopened in 1995 at its current location…...
U. S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (133+ words) The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U. S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak. Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 12: 07 PM EDT / CBS News The Trump administration announced…...