Galveston correctional officers on unpaid leave following sexual assault allegations
Two correctional officers are on leave as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice investigates two sexual assault accusations made by female inmates.
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‘This isn’t over’: Families of ‘Texas Killing Fields’ victims speak out following new charges
A 61-year-old Bacliff man is facing charges for his alleged connection with two murders that are part of a decades-old case in the Houston area.
City of Houston could rename César Chávez Boulevard in honor of Dolores Huerta
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Chávez, the late civil rights and labor activist who has been accused of sexually assaulting...
Trump signs a new executive order on voting. Experts say he lacks the authority
Trump's executive order seeks to create lists of U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote in each state and instruct the U.S. Postal Service to send mai...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 2, 2026)
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.
Hello Houston (April 2, 2026)
Today: We discuss the impact of ultra-processed foods on heart health, talk with PGA Hall of Fame member Jim McLean about his new book, share our late...
Here's how you can keep up with the Artemis II mission around the clock
Did the historic Artemis II launch give you space fever? You can keep up with the moon mission at all hours of the day with NASA’s livestream.
Houston FBI office warns about scam using fake federal agents
The Houston office released photos obtained by the Chicago field office of two people accused of impersonating FBI agents. The FBI is asking the publi...
Artemis II shoots toward the moon, making crucial maneuver to leave the Earth’s orbit
The translunar injection burn, one of the most critical moments in the Artemis II mission, sends the four astronauts on a course to go around the moon...
Historic Artemis II launch to moon inspires awe at packed Space Center Houston
Hundreds gathered Wednesday night at Space Center Houston, close to where NASA will manage the 10-day mission, to watch four astronauts begin their jo...
DR Congo and Sweden secure spots to play in Houston during 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Sweden both qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday and will play group-stage matches at NRG Stadium in June.
Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving
The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legall...
Historic Artemis II launch to moon inspires awe at packed Space Center Houston
Hundreds gathered Wednesday night at Space Center Houston, close to where NASA will manage the 10-day mission, to watch four astronauts begin their jo...
Artemis II launches (April 2, 2026)
On Thursday's show: NASA's historic Artemis II mission launched successfully. We learn what's next for the mission. And we consider the experiences of...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2576: Screw Caps for Wine
Episode: 2576 Are screw caps good for wine? Today, a turn of the screw.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 1, 2026)
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.
Contract expires between Memorial Hermann and BCBSTX, affecting insurance coverage for Houston-area patients
According to Memorial Hermann, some patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas policies may be eligible for in-network rates if they have certain c...
Artemis II launches as NASA shoots for the moon in historic mission
The mission marks the first time in more than 50 years that humans are attempting to travel to the moon.
Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn't — born a citizen
At issue is President Trump's challenge to a constitutional provision that has long been interpreted to guarantee American citizenship to every child ...
AI-aligned super PACs are pouring millions into Texas congressional races
Groups funded by artificial intelligence industry leaders have spent more than $2.8 million in the state, mostly on U.S. House GOP candidates who favo...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2687: What Lives Within Us
Episode: 2687 Getting to know the organisms that live on and in the human body. Today, what lives within us.
After decades, grand jury indicts Galveston County man in notorious ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
61-year-old James Dolphs Elmore Jr. faces charges for manslaughter and felony tampering with evidence in the death of Laura Miller, as well as an addi...
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded
A U.S. District Court judge found that President Trump's executive ordering the defunding of NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (March 31, 2026)
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.
Here’s how to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch to the moon
NASA is planning to launch four astronauts to the moon on Wednesday evening. Houston Public Media will cover the historic launch.
Hello Houston (March 31, 2026)
Today: We celebrate the show’s first anniversary by talking with guests from our first show, including City Controller Chris Hollins and Houston comed...
Trump says he’ll order TSA agents to be paid amid shutdown, potentially bringing relief to Houston airport
ICE agents, who were deployed to Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this week, began checking IDs and assisting TSA officers with logistics before ...