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13+ hour, 23+ min ago (24+ words) Voters this fall will vote on whether Houston police should deprioritize enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and ban police from carrying out no-knock warrants....
Will Houston still be part of the Michelin Guide going forward? We could soon find out
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (167+ words) HOUSTON — Houston’s deal to be part of the Michelin Guide Texas — the renowned compilation of the state’s finest restaurants as well as the best bangs for the buck — is set to expire, and negotiations are underway to determine what comes…...
Perseverance Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world
8+ hour, 20+ 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
21+ hour, 18+ 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)
18+ hour 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…...
Houston gas prices fall as hurricanes, global tensions cloud future outlook
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (409+ words) The Shell gas pumps on 11639 Katy Freeway shows $3.89 per gallon in May. Houston gas prices fell 5.8 cents this week, but hurricanes and global politics could keep fuel costs volatile in Texas and beyond. The possibilities for hurricanes and the continued…...
Houston forecast calls for Tuesday rain before weekend cold front
12+ hour, 23+ 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, 1+ day 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, 15+ 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
21+ hour, 23+ 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…...