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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 21, 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.
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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Moved recently? You may still be able to vote in Texas with a limited ballot
Election Day is quickly approaching, but Texans who recently moved and haven’t updated their voter registration may still have an opportunity to vote. Under Texas election law, eligible voters who moved from one county to another can cast what’s known as a limited ballot , allowi...
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Hello Houston (October 21, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith, learn about a learning event for inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss the award-winning Houston-produced film JYOTI. Plus, we hear this week’s “On The Marquee.”...
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Provisional ballots in Texas: What voters should know if they’re not on a poll’s registration list
If a voter’s eligibility is uncertain, they can still cast what’s called a provisional ballot. Here’s how they qualify — and how officials ultimately decide whether they’re counted.Complete sentence summary goes here....
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LIVE: Heavy police presence at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Humble as crime scene investigated
Humble police are investigating a crime scene at an Academy Sports + Outdoors store Wednesday, according to the Police Department. The active scene is in the store’s parking lot along FM 1960. Residents are being asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route while the invest...
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Talarico vs. Paxton: How the candidates differ on schools and education
Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library rest...
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Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
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One of the deadliest US roads runs through Houston. Fixes planned for 2028
Ten pedestrians were killed along Westheimer Road in a single year. According to federal and state crash data, the deadly 3.8-mile stretch between the West Loop and Fondren Road makes Westheimer one of the most dangerous pedestrian corridors in the United States. That road change...
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Who is running for the Texas Legislature? Greater Houston's 2026 House and Senate races
Greater Houston voters will help decide who writes Texas laws when they head to the polls in November. The ballot includes races for the Texas House and Senate — the lawmakers who vote on the state budget and legislation affecting public schools, property taxes, public safety and...
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Philippines-based American pleads guilty in Texas to stealing money, benefits from U.S. veterans
Robert Wayne Boling Jr. pleaded guilty in Texas federal court for conspiring to steal money and military benefits from thousands of U.S. veterans.
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Did redistricting change your congressional district? How to check the 2026 Texas map
If your congressional race looks unfamiliar this year, the explanation may be a new district boundary rather than a change to your voter registration. Texas voter guide 2026: What to know before the Nov. 3 election The Texas Legislative Council identifies PlanC2333 as the congres...
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Who is running in Texas in November? A guide to the 2026 ballot
Texas voters will choose a U.S. senator, a governor and other state leaders in the Nov. 3 election, along with representatives in Congress and candidates for judicial, legislative and local offices. Texas voter guide 2026: What to know before the Nov. 3 election Looking for Texas...
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Warmer days are coming for Houston but no runaway heat for the weekend!
Work week warm-up: Each day, morning and afternoon temperatures will rise by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with humidity. It will sta...
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Trespassing student found with knife on Tomball ISD campus
Officials say a Tomball West student was found with a knife at Tomball High School.