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Whitmire???s financial integrity director admits to 15-hour workweeks for $127,000 salary, defends his work
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (453+ words) Chris Brown said the salary was appropriate because he had three decades of relevant experience, including leading significant reforms to the city’s finances. At a tense city council meeting on Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire's financial integrity advisor, for the…...
Houston-area man wins Fourth Amendment case against Bexar sheriff
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (446+ words) A Houston-area man, who won his Fourth Amendment case against the Bexar County sheriff’s office, spoke to reporters on Tuesday at the federal courthouse, urging others to use his court victory to battle for their constitutional rights too. Alek Schott,…...
The advantages of being an undocumented immigrant who???s white
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (270+ words) Former Houstonian Katya Suvorova tells her story of coming to the United States with her mother undocumented and learning that her mother was a mail-order bride in her memoir, “Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter.” The experiences of undocumented immigrants in this country…...
Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (1721+ words) State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes. These days, property taxes are just about the only thing Jane Lindsley is saving money on. For the…...
Hasan Piker to speak at UT Austin Wednesday
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (342+ words) The far-left Twitch streamer is coming to the Forty Acres. The journey here hasn’t been a smooth one. Controversial Twitch streamer and self-described socialist Hasan Piker is set to speak at UT Austin Wednesday at an event hosted by UT’s…...
The week in politics (Sept. 30, 2026)
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (252+ words) On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we learn how the Trinity River has shaped the politics, economy, and environment of Texas and Houston. Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can…...
Houston gas prices rise nearly 4 cents as national average dips
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (230+ words) Houston drivers are paying more at the pump this week, with average gas prices rising nearly four cents per gallon even as the national average declined slightly, according to GasBuddy. Why your Houston energy bill may be higher in September,…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3413: Finishing a Pilot???s Story
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (108+ words) Episode: 3413 Finishing a pilot’s story. Today, finishing a pilot's story. Episode: 3413 Finishing a pilot's story. Today, finishing a pilot’s story. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast…...
Houston chef and restaurant owner Ryan Tapp dies at 37
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (239+ words) Houston chef, restaurateur and social media personality Ryan Tapp died Sunday at 37, according to the Houston Police Department. According to a Houston Police Department spokesperson, officers were called to Nola's Chicken & Waffles, where they found a body a little after…...
Six suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (217+ words) The defendants face multiple charges, including murder, theft of drugs, armed robbery and illegal modification of a firearm. Six alleged Houston gang members will continue to be held in federal detention following a lengthy hearing on Tuesday. FBI Houston announced…...