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200 supporters rally for Hinojosa as Abbott is expected to campaign in Houston-area this week
Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa rallies with supporters the day before the state of early voting. The race has tightened in recent weeks. Governor Greg Abbott is also expected to spend time in the southeast Texas this week.
Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Airman dies in rappelling accident at Alamodome before UTSA-Navy game
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View allAs Texans vote in competitive midterms, could Trump intervene in the election?
The president has left open the possibility of declaring a national security emergency ahead of the midterms. Here's what federal officials can — and can't — legally do.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts endorsements from 12 Democratic sheriffs from border counties in final early voting push
The promotion of cross-partisan support was notable for a governor who has embraced his right flank, but who is now facing his most competitive reelection bid yet.
Greg Abbott raked in $9 million from data center-related donors as he called for regulations
About $4.9 million of the haul came from donors who develop, own or operate data centers, a Tribune analysis found. The other share of the donations came from people and groups with indirect financial ties.
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All in Local AIHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 19, 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 (October 19, 2026)
Today: We break down this year’s race for Texas Railroad Commissioner, learn about a new program aimed at addressing domestic violence, and discuss the importance of workplace inclusion. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”
ICE incident under scrutiny (Oct. 19, 2026)
On Monday's show: When ICE agents ran into a man with a vehicle in Houston, the man they were targeting had actually been dead for several years, according to the man's family. We discuss that development in this latest incident involving ICE under scrutiny.
Italian court will not extradite Lee Gilley to Harris County for capital murder charge, attorney says
While the Italian court said it would not extradite Gilley for capital murder, if would extradite him if his charge was reduced to murder.
Business of AI
All in Business of AIHakeem Jeffries to campaign in Texas on behalf of Bexar County congressional candidate Johnny Garcia
Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, is running in one of the five districts Republicans redrew last year with the intention of flipping.
Texas man seeks to have armed robbery conviction tossed over no-warrant Flock camera search
Defense lawyers asked a federal appeals court to void the conviction, arguing the cameras give police more power than the Constitution allows.
For Texas schoolchildren, minor misbehavior can mean criminal charges
More students ages 10 to 13 are ending up in the justice system after vaping, making threats and lashing out at school.
In Senate race, Paxton and Talarico each promise relief from rising energy costs in Texas
The candidates are miles apart on climate, but both are making affordability a central issue as Texans grapple with spiking prices.