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Hello Houston (August 24, 2026)
48+ min ago (209+ words) Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more. On today's Hello…...
Some Texas conservatives are breaking ranks and pledging to vote Democrat
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (74+ words) TEMPLE, Texas - Twyla Lowry plans to do something this November she could not have imagined doing even a few months ago: She’s going to vote for a Democrat. That would be Gina Hinojosa, running to... Some Texas conservatives are breaking…...
Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (1197+ words) Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction. HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents filed into the courtroom. The commissioners…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3403: Telephone in 1904
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (141+ words) Episode: 3403 An old book about telephones reminds of a time before our technologies were not “black boxed.” Today, we look under the hood. Episode: 3403 An old book about telephones reminds of a time before our technologies were not "black boxed....
Another Flock camera found cut down in Houston as fight over surveillance escalates
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (568+ words) Another Flock camera was found sawed off in Houston on Saturday, the latest incident of vandalism against the cameras amid a growing backlash both in Houston and nationwide. The license-plate camera, still attached to the top half of a pole,…...
Investment expert explains what is driving Wall Street firms to Texas | Fox News Video
21+ hour, 4+ min ago (105+ words) Rastegar Property founder and CEO Ari Rastegar reacts to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley expanding their footprint in Texas. This friendly business climate supports over 3.5 million small businesses. Investment expert explains what is driving Wall Street firms to Texas Rastegar…...
Houston Won 'Worst Road Rage City in America.' Here's What Your Insurance Won't Cover.
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (278+ words) Houston didn't win an award this week. It topped a new ranking of the worst cities in America for road rage, and by the next morning the story had done its lap around local news: a shocking statistic, a scary…...
Exclusive: ABC lawsuit says FCC singled out Houston's ABC13 over James Talarico interview
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1081+ words) When ABC took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission over the early review of its broadcast licenses, it thrust Houston's ABC affiliate, KTRK/ABC13, into the spotlight. In its lawsuit, filed in federal court last Tuesday, the TV…...
How long will Houston stay this hot? Here's what weather models say.
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (519+ words) Over the past seven days, Houston's average high temperature has been 99.7 degrees, which ranks as the hottest seven-day stretch the city has seen since 2024. And with high pressure expected to linger over Texas from Sunday and into the first half…...
Houston high school football: 10 district games to circle on the calendar
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (218+ words) When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24Where: Pridgeon Stadium, Houston Poorman's Popcorn Rating: 🍿🍿🍿🍿 (4.3/5) Cypress Ranch defensive lineman Amari Vickerson and the Mustangs are aiming for a second straight district title. (Courtesy of Cypress Ranch Football) When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25Where: Cy-Fair FCU Stadium, Cypress…...