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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office was told to release trade mission documents. Most are redacted
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (1396+ words) Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office was instructed by Texas officials to release documents related to a recent trade mission that was conducted to garner business prospects and foreign investments in the county, which includes the fourth-largest city in the…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1553: In Vacuo
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (122+ words) Episode: 1553 Galileo, Torricelli, von Guericke, and the idea of a vacuum." Today, we invent vacuum. Episode: 1553 Galileo, Torricelli, von Guericke, and the idea of a vacuum. Today, we invent vacuum. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please…...
Around the moon and back to Houston: Artemis II crew comes home to Space City
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (491+ words) The four crew members returned to Houston on Saturday after their historic lunar mission ended Friday. Speaking publicly for the first time since their return, the astronauts grew visibly emotional. Two weeks ago, four NASA astronauts left from Ellington Airport…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1552: Global Warming Again
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (129+ words) Episode: 1552 The ocean - the wild card in global warming." Today, we wonder how things are"really"heating up. Episode: 1552 The ocean " the wild card in global warming. Today, we wonder how things are really heating up. To embed this piece…...
Hello Houston " The Commuter Cut (April 10, 2026)
2+ day ago (221+ 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…...
Judge blocks new state rules that ban sale of smokable hemp
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (376+ words) A Travis County judge agreed with plaintiffs that the some of the rules that took effect March 31 were causing irreparable harm. Smokable hemp products can be sold in Texas again " at least for now. A Travis County judge granted a…...
Texas Supreme Court blocks judge's ruling to remove Fort Bend commissioner candidate from runoff ballot
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (469+ words) The state's highest court on Thursday granted temporary relief to Brittanye Lashay Morris after a judge in Fort Bend County ordered that she be removed from the May 26 runoff ballot and replaced by Nicole Roberts, who placed third in the…...
Ken Paxton says he will "absolutely stop" ordinance limiting coordination between HPD and ICE
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (661+ words) The Texas Attorney General " a candidate for the U. S. Senate " criticized the city of Houston over a policy prohibiting police officers from detaining people or prolonging traffic stops due to civil immigration warrants. He raised the spectre of removing elected officials…...
Houston police union walks back pledge to not endorse Mayor Whitmire after HPD-ICE policy change
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (514+ words) After saying the politically powerful group would withhold endorsements from Whitmire and several city council members, the union president softened his stance. As he seeks a second term, Houston Mayor John Whitmire could regain the support of the Houston Police…...
Texans are taking a closer look at food labels after SNAP rules change
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1039+ words) Candy and sweetened drinks are no longer eligible for purchases through the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Residents are navigating what that means at the checkout counter. Allen knew this change was coming. She just didn't expect it to apply…...