5+ hour, 54+ min ago (78+ words) Episode: 1480 Streamlining and the American public." Today, we talk about streamlining. Episode: 1480 Streamlining and the American public. Today, we talk about streamlining. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago (563+ words) The Richmond Republican, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement with days left before the deadline for candidates to file for the 2026 primaries. U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, announced on Saturday that he won't seek reelection to his Houston-area district, becoming the sixth Republican in Texas' congressional delegation to announce his retirement this cycle. Shortly after Nehls revealed his decision, his twin brother, Trever Nehls, announced his bid for the House seat, vowing to "follow in Troy's footsteps and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump." Trever Nehls, a former Fort Bend County constable, previously ran to succeed his brother as sheriff of the county, losing a tight race in 2020 as Troy Nehls was elected to Congress. He was also narrowly defeated in his run for Fort Bend County judge in 2022. Troy Nehls, 57, is in his third term representing Texas…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (84+ words) Episode: 1479 The riddle of more grandparents than people." Today, you and I are kin. Episode: 1479 The riddle of more grandparents than people. Today, you and I are kin. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1378+ words) A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why. Melissa Fabian opened Simply Nourished Market & Mercantile four years ago in Mason City, Iowa. Shoppers can find organic produce and grass-fed lamb from nearby farms and bakeware made across the border in Minnesota at the brick-and-mortar shop. "We are built upon the backbone of supporting local first," Fabian said. "So, when you walk into our store, you're really going to see a variety of Iowa and Midwest products." But 2025 has been a tough year for Fabian and other small business owners. "We've definitely seen a downturn in customers walking through our door," Fabian said. A national survey from nonprofit Main Street America found that 45% of the nearly 1,300 small business…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (229+ words) On Friday's show: We revisit conversations we've had over the years with actors Sean Astin, Joe Pantoliano, Cheech Marin, and Howie Mandel who came to Houston to talk about issues other than their careers (but we also talk plenty about that). On Friday's show: We revisit conversations we've had over the years with actors Sean Astin, Joe Pantoliano, Cheech Marin, and Howie Mandel who came to Houston to talk about issues other than their careers (but we also talk plenty about that). On Friday's show: Famous actors are all around in New York and Los Angeles. It's a bit of a bigger deal when they roll through Houston. And when they do, it's usually not to promote a television show or film. The motivation is usually something else entirely. On this special edition of Houston Matters, we revisit conversations with…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (700+ words) The artwork, which will be displayed at Moody Gardens and other locations on the island, was created to increase awareness about plastic pollution in the ocean. When artist Evan McClimans saw broken garbage bins, a discarded kayak and blue bottle caps that littered Galveston's beaches, he didn't see it as trash. He saw a vision. McClimans transformed the waste bins into what now looks like bird feathers, the kayak came to resemble sand and the bottle caps were made into what looks like ocean water. After four months of creating, McClimans finished his work of art. He'd pieced together thousands of pieces of marine debris from Galveston to create a 7-foot sculpture of a reddish egret, the official bird of Galveston and a threatened species nicknamed "Gerde of the Gulf." "It's been a lot of blood, sweat and tears on…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (92+ words) Episode: 1478 A sneak preview of the Statue of Liberty." Today, a sneak preview of the Statue of Liberty. Episode: 1478 A sneak preview of the Statue of Liberty. Today, a sneak preview of the Statue of Liberty. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (74+ words) Episode: 2538 Engineering Cheese Through the Millenia." Today, say "cheese." Episode: 2538 Engineering Cheese Through the Millenia. Today, say "cheese." To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (229+ words) Wilfredo Sequeiros, 60, has multiple active criminal cases against him in Harris County, most of which involve alleged sex crimes against children, according to county court records. A former schoolteacher in Houston and Klein accused of sexually assaulting multiple children was arrested in Peru and brought back to the United States, according to Harris County law enforcement. Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton said in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon that Sequeiros, who is also identified as "Wilbert" in some court records, was an elementary school teacher and soccer coach who allegedly sexually assaulted at least seven male and female children between the ages of 7 and 10. The post alleges that Sequeiros, while out of jail on bond, fled to Peru. U.S. Marshals, Peruvian authorities, INTERPOL, and the Department of Justice's Office of International Affairs collaborated with detectives from the constable's office to…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago (406+ words) Hello Houston is live! Join the conversation: Email | Call/Text | Listen An AI researcher at Rice University cautions, "If the service is free, you are the product." Whether you're ready or not, it's the time of year to start looking at holiday shopping deals. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, and there are lots of flash sales on websites like Amazon. Now, companies like Google are using artificial intelligence to enhance online shopping for consumers in Houston and beyond. Google's "Buy for Me" feature uses AI to monitor those deals to determine the best time to make a purchase. If you allow it to, Google will even make the purchase for you. "So, you're just setting the price, and AI does all that deal hunting for you," said Jala Tucker, a trends expert at Google. "You…...