The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1639: Flying to the Edge of Air
Episode: 1639 Helios, NASA’s high-flying almost-satellite. Today, let us ride Helios’ golden chariot.
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Dillon Parkes Is Building the Public Record of Internet Censorship
The Texas founder of Voidly has assembled a global observatory, a probe network, a VPN, an encrypted messenger, agent email and a marketplace for AI agents. Every claim it makes points back to evidence anyone can check.
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AI agents can pay. voidpay is building what lets them hire.
x402 gives software a native way to pay. voidpay is building what lets agents privately hire for a result: sealed work, a rule fixed before the job starts, completion checked by machine, and payment that settles from the buyer's wallet when the rule passes.
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Houston crime: 2 brothers arrested following September road rage shooting on West Loop South
Two brothers have been arrested and charged in connection with a road rage shooting in September.
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250 days in Congress: Christian Menefee plans to rebuild TX-18
In his first 250 days, U.S. Representative Christian Menefee says he has addressed constituent case backlog, filed legislation, and focused on affordability and funding for the 18th Congressional District. It has been eight months since Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, asked Menefee to raise h...
Baytown mother pushes for 'Andrew’s Law' after 16-year-old son killed at school
A Baytown mother is pushing for new legislation in Texas after her 16-year-old son was killed at school last year. Andrew Meismer was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate with a pair of scissors during a fight over a vape pen inside Sterling High School in December 2025. Now, his mother, Reb...
Washington County crash: 3 dead, 3 critically injured in head-on crash on State Highway 105
Three people are dead, and three others were injured in a head-on crash on State Highway 105 in Washington County.
10 things that just make sense at HBCUs
As someone who went to a PWI (Hook ’em Horns!), I know I technically don’t get to claim the full HBCU experience. But my children went to HBCUs. My money went to HBCUs. And now I’m in graduate school at an HBCU myself. So at this point, I feel qualified to speak on a few things. HBCUs aren’t simp...
Nearly 1 in 4 Third Ward voters in ‘suspense’; still able to vote
The word “suspense” can sound alarming, especially now that the Oct. 5 registration deadline has passed. But if you’re one of the more than 300,000 Harris County voters on the suspense list, you can still vote. In fact, election officials are urging voters on the list to show up and cast their ba...
Isaias strengthens to strong Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, forecasted to become Cat. 3 on Friday
Hurricane Isaias has become a strong Category 2 storm as it moves north across the Gulf.
A Pussycat Dolls Star, Miss Universe and a Project Runway Alum Team Up to Help Operation Smile Soar In Houston
Operation Smile soared on star power as a very merry throng celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Houston Smile Gala, which raised more than $750,000 for the international medical humanitarian organization. Pussycat Dolls star and Operation Smile Ambassador Carmit Bachar, Miss Universe 2022 and ...
Breaking Bond: Repeat theft defendant Richard Herrin pleads guilty, walks free
Richard Herrin, a repeat felony theft defendant previously featured in a FOX 26 Breaking Bond report, pleaded guilty Tuesday and walked out of court after a judge sentenced him under a provision allowing him to serve his time in county jail, instead of state jail.
Dallas man faces 8 years in prison for unauthorized airport drone flights
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Man killed in Independence Heights-area shooting; suspect on the run
Police say a 70-year-old man was found shot at the scene following an alleged shootout.
Texas roofing company ordered to pay $500K to victims it scammed
A North Texas roofing company has been ordered to pay back multiple people who the company scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said Thursday.
Teen McDonald's employee killed in stabbing in Cypress, 16-year-old co-worker charged
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County.
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Disability Rights Texas outlines next steps after judge orders Klein ISD to allow monitoring access
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) says it plans to enter Klein ISD schools and speak with students and staff after a federal judge ruled the district violated federal law by restricting the organization’s monitoring access.
Houston’s $48 million homelessness plan raises questions about permanent housing
For residents living near 419 Emancipation, the debate over Houston’s homelessness response is about more than what happens inside the facility. It’s about what happens after people leave. Mark Anthony Rodriguez, who lives and owns businesses in the area, said residents have seen people experienc...
Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down Flock camera system
Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones says all 61 Flock cameras have been shut off and covered following concerns raised by residents.
Houston weather: Continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias
Beautiful weather continues across the Houston area with mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and warm afternoons.
Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed
Hegseth, speaking to the conservative TV outlet Real America’s Voice News on Wednesday, said, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”
AI firm AMAX agrees to $2.48 million settlement over ineligible PPP loan10h ago
Texas among top 10 hardest-working states in America, study finds11h ago
What Christa Pike said when she woke up Tuesday
Christa Pike was "angry and confused about everything" after waking up in a hospital bed days after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.
Pasadena mayor backs police leadership as five lieutenants clarify lawsuit over assistant chief appointment
Pasadena Mayor Thomas Schoenbein is defending the city’s police leadership as five department lieutenants push back against what their attorney says are mischaracterizations of a lawsuit challenging the appointment of Assistant Police Chief James Holt. In a statement, Schoenbein said Interim Poli...
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.
The Dirty Side of a Hurricane: Where the Worst Weather Happens
Hurricane Isaias will impact the central Gulf Coast, giving us in Houston a chance to understand an important hurricane concept: the clean side versus the dirty side of a storm. First, here’s the latest on the storm. As of Thursday afternoon, Isaias is a Category 1 hurricane with 85-mile-per-hour...
Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday.
Get a First Look Inside One of studioMET Architects’ Stunning Houses Before Its Featured on the AIA Houston Home Tour This Fall12h ago
More than 60 Flock cameras to be decommissioned in Harris County, commissioner says12h ago
3 new Texas restaurants receive Michelin Stars
Three new Texas restaurants received a Michelin Star on Thursday, including Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, while several other North Texas establishments earned Bib Gourmand and recommended distinctions.
844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Group caught on video biking through crowded Galleria mall
Local police leaders warned that such social media trends could escalate into larger "teen takeovers" and urged better parental discipline.
Man accused of killing 5-year-old in road rage incident will stay in jail throughout his trial
Prosecutors argued Porter should be denied bail because of his record of missing multiple court dates for previous misdemeanor offenses in the 2000s.
HIGHLIGHTS: Protests, interruptions and key moments from Trump’s San Antonio rally
President Donald Trump’s visit to San Antonio on Wednesday brought repeated interruptions from protesters, demonstrations outside Freeman Coliseum and a campaign push for Texas Republicans ahead of the November election. Trump urged voters to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton an...
Texas home, auto insurance rates trending down, state officials say13h ago
Person dead after being shot in chest in Houston's Independence Heights area13h ago
A.J. Armstrong hearing set for October 27 after Texas court clears way
Antonio ‘A.J.’ Armstrong is scheduled to return to court later this month as his attorneys continue their effort to challenge his 2023 murder conviction. A hearing in Armstrong’s case is scheduled for October 27. It comes after the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas rejected the state’s attempt t...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 8, 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.
Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Houston allergy sufferers, here’s what is making you sneeze!
Have you been reaching for the Kleenex box more often this week? Well, you aren’t the only one; Ambrosia pollen also known as ragweed is running high! Ragweed season starts in August, but southeast Texas typically peaks in September and October. Ragweed pollen will continue to show on pollen repo...
Hello Houston (October 8, 2026)
Today: We learn about the effort to restore the Bastrop Promenade in Houston's East Downtown, discuss Farmer’s Markets in the Houston area, and talk with long-time Houston-based comedian Andy Huggins. Plus, this week’s “HPM In Focus.”
Blue Origin picks Hutto for new aerospace manufacturing site15h ago
Iowa city council opens meeting with a ‘Hail Satan’ satanic prayer15h ago
Galveston Wharves Board approves lease for $250M LNG facility on Pelican Island
Power LNG plans to develop a $250 million facility capable of producing about 400,000 gallons of liquefied natural gas per day. Liquefied natural gas would primarily fuel cruise ships coming in and out of the region.
Landry’s Chef Series: Fall flavors land at Morton’s The Steakhouse
Houston, meet fall at Morton’s The Steakhouse. The Landry’s Chef Series returns to Houston Life with concept chef Daniel Drucker, who’s bringing Morton’s seasonal menu and a studio demo of the restaurant’s new Spiced Pumpkin Torte. Fall flavors on the menu Morton’s — with locations downtown and a...
Ex-federal employee pleads guilty to $194M fraud scheme
A former federal employee pleaded guilty for allegedly using his high-level security access to siphon over $100 million in government funds, using the stolen money to buy gold bullion, luxury real estate, and high-end vehicles.
Man accused of killing his roommate in Katy
Officials believe one roommate shot the other during an argument on Wednesday afternoon.
Hurricane Isaias: Why Houston and Southeast Texas will avoid the worst
Anytime you hear the sentence, “There is a hurricane in the Gulf ...”, most of us will immediately look to see if we will, as many times before, have to start gathering supplies and literally batten down the hatches. This week, though, SE Texas will be merely a distant observer of what is brewing...
Home, auto insurance rates trending down for many Texans16h ago
Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll16h agoHouston restaurants earn new honors in 2026 Michelin Guide Texas
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Texas senators discuss tightening school library book law
During Wednesday’s Texas Senate Education Committee meeting, lawmakers hinted at possibly strengthening a law designed to give parents more control over library materials.
Houston man allegedly bit off father-in-law’s finger during altercation
A Houston man was arrested after allegedly biting off a piece of his father-in-law's finger during an altercation, according to court records.
Former news anchor sentenced for murdering her mother last Halloween
A former television news anchor has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing her mother in Kansas on Halloween.
UPDATED BLOG: KPRC 2 tracks Hurricane Isaias as storm approaches Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it moves toward the Gulf Coast, with the Alabama and Florida coasts potentially seeing impacts Friday evening. KPRC 2’s reporter Sandy Torres and photojournalist Heikki Mustonen will head to Pensacola ahead of the storm where they will track preparati...
Nashville courthouse shooting leaves armed man dead, authorities say
A security officer fatally shot a man armed with a pistol and knife Thursday near the entrance of a federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said.
Houston Kicker Jonathan Dimas Earned Big 12 Special Teams Honor
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