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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office was told to release trade mission documents. Most are redacted

The documents that were released about Hidalgo’s trip in October last year -- as part of an economic development delegation to Taiwan and Japan -- offer little detail about the outgoing county judge’s schedule, costs and partnerships secured from the trade mission.

5h agoby Sarah Grunau
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Around the moon and back to Houston: Artemis II crew comes home to Space City

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.

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Ken Paxton says he will ‘absolutely stop’ ordinance limiting coordination between HPD and ICE

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 from office.

1d agoby Dominic Anthony Walsh
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Texas education board gives preliminary OK to required reading list that includes Bible material

The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism.

1d agoby Jaden Edison, Texas Tribune
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HPD’s cooperation with ICE: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

2d agoby Michael Hagerty
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Interra Capital buys distressed Greenway Plaza in Houston

A local private equity firm bought a major, long-distressed Houston office complex. Interra Capital Group purchased Greenway Plaza, a 54-acre mixed-use campus out of receivership, public records show. The sale price was not disclosed. In 2013, the property sold for $950 million. The 11-building camp

2d agoby Isaiah Mitchell
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Houston police union walks back pledge to not endorse Mayor Whitmire after HPD-ICE policy change

After saying the politically powerful group would withhold endorsements from Whitmire and several city council members, the union president softened his stance.

2d agoby Dominic Anthony Walsh
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Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of Harris County man who has been on death row for 47 years

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.

2d agoby Alex Nguyen, Texas Tribune
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Texans are taking a closer look at food labels after SNAP rules change

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.

2d agoby Olivia Aldridge, KUT
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1551: Inventing the Piano

Episode: 1551 In which Gary Larson tells us the piano was invented earlier than we thought. oday, a lesson in invention from the Far Side.

2d agoby Dr. John Lienhard
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‘We need new blood’: Texas voters look for leadership changes, fresh faces this election year

Some vocal Texas voters say they want to get rid of politicians who've served the state for decades. Much of that sentiment can be boiled down to a preference for younger candidates with new energy — or even older ones who buck long-held status quo.

3d agoby Blaise Gainey, Texas Newsroom
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Hello Houston (April 9, 2026)

Today: We discuss food insecurity in the Houston area, learn about the Houston Symphony’s 2026 – 27 Season, and explore the rich traditions behind Greek Easter. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions.

3d agoby Garrett Bohlmann
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2026 Atlantic hurricane season predicted to be less active than average

This year’s hurricane season is expected to have about 75% of the activity compared to the average amount of activity from 1991-2020, according to researchers.

3d agoby Kyle McClenagan
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Houston attorney who criticized judge over viral video doesn’t appear in court as requested

Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron had ordered attorney James Stafford to appear in court after Stafford called out the judge's behavior in an email.

3d agoby Kyle McClenagan
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Splendora teacher charged with making false report after assault claim found to be a hoax, authorities say

Splendora High School, north of Houston, had been placed into a secure hold after a teacher allegedly claimed she had been assaulted. Investigators believe it to be a hoax.

3d agoby Michael Adkison
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Dan Patrick says Republicans will ‘have a tough time’ holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.

3d agoby Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune
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Political oversight reaches Texas college classrooms, with Texas Tech and A&M at the forefront

Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, in a bid to appease concerns from Republican lawmakers that they're indoctrinating students with what they consider to be liberal ideas.

3d agoby Camille Phillips, TPR
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Limiting HPD’s cooperation with ICE (April 9, 2026)

On Thursday's show: Houston City Council has approved limits on HPD's cooperation with ICE agents. Councilmember Alejandra Salinas joins us to discuss the details and why she supported the measure.

3d agoby Michael Hagerty
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Whitmire loses Houston Police Officers’ Union endorsement after vote to limit ICE coordination

The mayor’s support for a measure limiting HPD coordination with ICE blew up his relationship with a staunch ally. The politically powerful police union will not endorse Whitmire for a second term, according to its president.

4d agoby Dominic Anthony Walsh
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Dry, warm winter leaves Houston and most of Texas in a drought

Despite recent rainfall, all of Harris County is experiencing a moderate drought. Nearly 89% of the state has similar or worse drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

4d agoby Kyle McClenagan
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