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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (1319+ words) Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement. Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating wit, she was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2977: Thomas Jefferson and the Maison Carr??e
1+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Episode: 2977 Thomas Jefferson, the Maison Carrée, and the Virginia State Capitol. Today, Thomas Jefferson in love. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity…...
Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
1+ day, 15+ hour 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, 1+ day 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....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1619: A Theatre of Machines
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (119+ words) Episode: 1619 Theatre of Machines -- forerunners of engineering handbooks. Today, the first handbooks. Episode: 1619 Theatre of Machines — forerunners of engineering handbooks. Today, the first handbooks. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1618: Existence and Uniqueness
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (134+ words) Episode: 1618 Today we wonder whether something other than one solution exists. Today, the forgotten lecture in your math course. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines…...
West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (430+ words) Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year. In west Houston, a pilot program moving homeless people from the streets into hotels gained an additional $180,000 from local officials as…...
Texas could get more control over Head Start. What would that mean for childcare?
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (788+ words) The federal government is considering giving states more power over Head Start. Providers in Texas worry that will lower childcare standards. Two-year-old Terriona Horton sits with two classmates squishing pink Play-Doh at American Care Academy in South Dallas. She has…...
Hello Houston??? The Commuter Cut (August 19, 2026)
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (229+ words) In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we find out why many of Texas's biggest cities are currently facing mounting budget deficits with Joshua Fechter, an urban affairs reporter for The Texas... To embed this piece of audio in your…...
Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (190+ words) Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more. On today's Hello Houston, we discuss why many of the…...