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Today: We discuss the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University, find out what rising diesel prices could mean for consumers, and we talk with Grammy-winning musician and composer Don Was. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”
Houston-area man wins Fourth Amendment case against Bexar sheriff
The case included controversial roadside surveillance cameras.
In Galveston, demand for affordable Cooling is high, but resources are few
Nearly 600 households in Galveston lack any air conditioning, and many others struggle to afford to use it.
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All in Local AINew details emerge in Texas Rangers’ investigation of fatal Galveston police shooting
The Galveston Police Department recently released in-car and body camera footage from the May shooting that killed Randy Martin. Martin's family is now considering taking legal action against the City of Galveston.
Paxton worries about drop in polling numbers after midterm GOP convention in leaked audio
The audio was initially leaked to and confirmed by The New York Times. A senior advisor to Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton calls the audio “manipulated nonsense” but does not deny Paxton was the speaker.
Six suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing
The defendants face multiple charges, including murder, theft of drugs, armed robbery and illegal modification of a firearm.
Suspect arrested in ‘credible’ plot to attack Texas Capitol on Thursday, DPS says
The threat was initiated by one main suspect and several co-conspirators, according to a memo sent to members of the Texas Senate. Texas DPS officials said it worked with the FBI and local law enforcement to arrest the main suspect around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
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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.