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Perseverance Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world
31+ 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
13+ hour, 30+ min 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)
10+ hour, 11+ min 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…...
Texas appeals order requiring prison air conditioning, saying it puts operations at risk
23+ min ago (881+ words) TDCJ, which estimates climate control will cost $1.5 billion, said the federal judge’s order imposes “chaos and confusion” on the country’s largest prison system. Lawyers for Texas have appealed a federal judge's order requiring all state lockups to be climate controlled…...
Houston forecast calls for Tuesday rain before weekend cold front
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (477+ words) This weather radar model for 5 p.m. Tuesday shows where storms could slow down evening commutes across Southeast Texas. Tuesday could bring one of Houston’s last chances for a few downpours before drier but still warm weather takes hold — even as a…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3418: King and Mboya
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (117+ words) Episode: 3418 Martin Luther King Jr., Tom Mboya, and their joint legacy. Today, two talks. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Take our…...
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism program
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (849+ words) For years, 7-year-old Israel Solis couldn’t communicate with the world around him. Born with autism and nonverbal, he would bite and scratch himself in frustration when someone couldn’t understand his needs. Therapy through a state-subsidized program gave him a voice:…...
Incident on Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster leaves 1 dead, several injured, police say
13+ hour, 34+ min ago (286+ words) October 12, 2026 / 6:39 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta One guest has died and several others are injured after an incident on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coasters on Monday, officials have confirmed. The Cobb County Police Department said the incident happened…...
Bankruptcy judge lifts pause on wrongful death lawsuits against Camp Mystic
1+ day, 31+ min ago (394+ words) The lawsuits were paused after the camp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in June. A federal bankruptcy judge ruled Friday that wrongful death lawsuits against Camp Mystic may resume on Nov. 9, lifting a pause that was put on the claims…...
James Talarico returns to campaign trail at ACL festival after illness spurred GOP calls for “proof of life”
1+ day, 23+ min ago (557+ words) His showing at ACL was his first public appearance since Sept. 30, when he called in virtually to an event with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. After a nine-day illness-induced absence from the campaign trail, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico re-emerged Friday…...