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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (1087+ words) Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border…...
Hello Houston??? The Commuter Cut (August 19, 2026)
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (229+ words) In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we find out why many of Texas's biggest cities are currently facing mounting budget deficits with Joshua Fechter, an urban affairs reporter for The Texas... To embed this piece of audio in your…...
Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (190+ words) Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more. On today's Hello Houston, we discuss why many of the…...
Houston could string together its longest run of 100-degree days since 2024
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (511+ words) Houston could hit 100 degrees Wednesday as a stretch of triple-digit heat threatens to become the city's longest since August 2024. Highs around 100 to 102 degrees are expected across much of the area, with mostly sunny skies and little chance for rain. Slightly…...
Banker Ben Love helped shape Houston's industry, culture
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (909+ words) This article originally appeared in the Chronicle on Aug 2, 2016. It is being republished as part of the Chronicle 125 project. If you're driving in Houston, you'll pass buildings emblazoned with names like Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, each connecting…...
Houston City Council may waive its own rules to offer NRG an $11M tax break for a new power plant
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (675+ words) The city of Houston may chip in a projected $11 million in tax incentives for a new natural gas power plant to be built and operated by NRG Energy. NRG Energy awarded $370M taxpayer-funded loan to build natural gas power plant in…...
A surrogate traveled to Texas to give birth. What are the state’s surrogacy laws?
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (619+ words) A surrogate who traveled to Texas to give birth is now at the center of a legal battle with the couple she carried the baby for. McKenna West, who lives in Alaska, was carrying a baby for a California couple…...
'Texans are mad and fed up': Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa on more data centers
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (51+ words) Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas governor, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the growing backlash against data centers in the state, her campaign, why she's calling out Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, and more. 'Texans are mad and…...
North Texas city nearly claims No. 1 hottest ZIP code of 2026
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (316+ words) People have been flocking to the Lone Star State in 2026, more so than anywhere else in the nation. Whether they're looking for a fresh start or embracing that Texas summertime heat, who's to say. Either way, Texas has seen a…...
Big changes hit North Texas TV stations as meteorologists make moves
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (517+ words) Meteorologists Drew Davis and Ryann Jones are taking on new roles at North Texas TV stations. Two North Texas TV stations are shaking up their on-air lineups, with one meteorologist returning home to a station he once interned for and…...