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View allEnvironmental activist raises concerns about proposed Galveston LNG facility
The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees approved a lease and development agreement with Power LNG on Oct. 8.
Execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be live-streamed, Trump says
The firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan is set for Dec. 3.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 15, 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 (October 15, 2026)
Today: We unpack Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, discuss the decline in HPD’s cite-and-release program, and break down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s investigation into pediatricians over childhood vaccines.
How to vote in the November 2026 midterm election in the Houston area
Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19 and runs until Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3.
How wild cotton on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula could improve crops worldwide
Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world's dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.
Talarico says he doesn’t support abolishing ICE but criticizes their work under Trump as “secret police”
The comment is a break with a faction of Democrats, including ones in Texas, who have called for overhauling or abolishing ICE. As recently as February, Talarico had said he wanted to “tear down this secret police force.”
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All in Business of AIIn race to lead Texas agriculture department, Sheets and Tucker clash on data centers, credentials
The race to be the state’s first new agriculture commissioner in more than a decade has turned personal as both men have challenged each other’s ties to farm land.
Outspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet
The race for Texas’ powerful second-in-command role pits a third-term GOP kingmaker against a state lawmaker who is riding the political tailwind felt by Democrats up and down the ballot.
Report: Texas hospitals could offer more financial help before sending patients big bills
The report also found most nonprofit facilities in Texas — which has a higher rate of medical debt than most states — will not offer refunds to patients who are later found to qualify for free care.
Talarico raises $64 million in third quarter, more than any U.S. Senate candidate
The Democratic U.S. Senate nominee says he’s raised more than $134 million over the past year.