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View allGalveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November
The proposed Bayshore Desalination Facility aims to help with water security in the region by removing salt and minerals from seawater to produce 24.5 million gallons of drinking water a day. However, residents and organizations have come forward with concerns about the proposed plant's environmental impact.
Gov. Abbott warns of potential flash flooding across Texas this week
Heavy rain is expected to move east this week, raising the risk of flash flooding in West, North and Central Texas.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 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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All in Local AIHello Houston (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health.
Houston police fatally shoot man charged with indecency with a child during arrest attempt
The shooting occurred at a Houston-area dog daycare in the 9600 block of Yupondale Drive where the man was allegedly employed.
Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
The “Houston Freedom Act” would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s “lowest law-enforcement priority,” and it would also enshrine a departmental policy banning no-knock warrants.
ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident.
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All in Business of AIICE officer shoots, injures man in Austin, officials say
The shooting in Austin, which injured Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, came more than two months after an ICE officer fatally shot a man in Houston.
Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.
Feds reimburse Texas for $7.5 billion in border spending, ending delay
The grant program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law in July 2025.
T-Squared: Erin Thornton establishes the John Thornton Founding Fund
Her $1 million gift — including a $500k match — honors Tribune Founder John Thornton's vision, and asks the next generation to see themselves as founders too.