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Texas oil, gas production increases slightly in third quarter as Iran War uncertainty remains
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (390+ words) Survey respondents said it’s hard to make long term plans as oil prices continue to fluctuate. Texas oil and gas companies reported increased activity in the third quarter but remain uncertain about the impacts of the Iran War, according to…...
Hello Houston??? The Commuter Cut (September 30, 2026)
16+ min ago (213+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...
Urban Meyer Says He’d Suspend Texas’ Colin Simmons for Vulgar Celebration
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (470+ words) Sep 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT This past weekend, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns went to Knoxville, Tennessee, and defeated the Volunteers in a hard-fought battle, 20-17. During the matchup, Texas defensive end Colin Simmons sacked Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon, then opted for an…...
Paxton worries about drop in polling numbers after midterm GOP convention in leaked audio
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (509+ words) The audio was initially leaked to and confirmed by The New York Times. A senior advisor to Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Paxton calls the audio “manipulated nonsense” but does not deny Paxton was the speaker. In leaked…...
Whitmire???s financial integrity director admits to 15-hour workweeks for $127,000 salary, defends his work
4+ 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…...
The advantages of being an undocumented immigrant who???s white
4+ 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…...
Is fluoride in Texas water worth it? State launches major new review
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (447+ words) Texas is taking a closer look at what goes into public drinking water. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced Tuesday that his office is launching a review of fluoridation in public drinking water, including what Texans spend on it, what research…...
Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab
7+ hour, 52+ 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
7+ hour, 59+ 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)
1+ day, 2+ hour 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…...