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Democrats recruit popular Houston content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (836+ words) Democrats are seeking to build a network of local influencers and social media superstars to better engage Latino voters in Texas after many of them gravitated toward Republicans two years ago. WASHINGTON " An evening rally to boost Democratic turnout for…...
UT regents could change how controversial topics are taught
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (331+ words) The University of Texas System Board of Regents this week will consider how controversial topics are taught. It's a move driven by conservative new laws that critics say target LGBTQ+ students and DEI programs. University of Texas regents on Thursday…...
AI enters the race: How Texas primary candidates are using it in 2026 ads
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (1322+ words) As Texas voters head into the 2026 primary, candidates are using artificial intelligence to mock opponents and sharpen attacks. Texas voters heading to the polls for the 2026 primary are encountering a campaign trail shaped by artificial intelligence, as candidates use the…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2559: Going, Going, Gone!
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (80+ words) Episode: 2559 Going, Going, Gone! A look at auctions." Today, going, going, gone! Episode: 2559 Going, Going, Gone! A look at auctions. Today, going, going, gone! To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is…...
Rain poured through NRG Stadium during monster truck rally due to roof-replacement construction
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (210+ words) In the span of ten minutes, NRG Park saw as much as four-tenths of an inch of rain during a Monster Jam event on Saturday. Some monster truck rally-goers inside NRG Stadium felt it firsthand when rain poured through the…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (February 18, 2026)
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (150+ 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. For our busy Houston commuters, we have " The Commuter Cut " a special 40-minute version of our…...
NRG Energy to expand power plant complex in northeast Harris County
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (444+ words) The company plans to build another natural gas facility that will power about 110,000 homes once it is completed. NRG Energy, Inc. has plans to build a new gas plant in Harris County that will power about 110,000 homes per year. The…...
Hello Houston (February 18, 2026)
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (180+ words) Today: We look at FEMA's updated floodplain maps for Harris County, hear the newest installment of "Friends of Frank," talk with playwright James Anthony Tyler, and much more. On today's Hello Houston, Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of Harris County…...
GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (861+ words) All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement. At a debate that hit all the major GOP talking points, the four…...
Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1583+ words) Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House. Ten years ago, Steve Toth tried to pull off a coup…...