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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3424: Anne Nott Brigman
Episode: 3424 Anne Brigman brings a wild new dimension to the early years of photography. Today, Anne Brigman's photographs.
AG’s office sides with community in the fight over public access to an East Texas waterway
False pamphlets causing backlash and confusion, Texas transgender rights group says
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View allFEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response
Disaster recovery experts say FEMA individual assistance funds are critical for residents to cover short-term costs. Gov. Greg Abbott is considering an appeal.
Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in San Antonio smuggling deaths of 53 migrants
Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco received a 30-year prison sentence in a San Antonio migrant smuggling case that left 53 people dead.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 21, 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 21, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith, learn about a learning event for inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss the award-winning Houston-produced film JYOTI. Plus, we hear this week’s “On The Marquee.”
Provisional ballots in Texas: What voters should know if they’re not on a poll’s registration list
If a voter’s eligibility is uncertain, they can still cast what’s called a provisional ballot. Here’s how they qualify — and how officials ultimately decide whether they’re counted.Complete sentence summary goes here.
Shepherd ISD reports chickenpox outbreak at high school
According to the Mayo Clinic, chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and can spread easily among unvaccinated people. The chickenpox vaccine is the safest way to prevent the illness.
Sugar Land City Council approves $15M revitalization efforts for historical Imperial Sugar Char House landmark
The city’s investment means advancing extensive preservation work on the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a historic city landmark, while preparing the site for future redevelopment work.
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All in Business of AIMore than $350M in foster care reforms, oversight, enough to end court monitoring, state tells court
“Substantial” compliance to federal court-ordered improvements should be enough to end 15-year-old lawsuit, state argues
Texans didn’t know their neighborhood was built near an abandoned oil well spreading toxic fumes
As new neighborhoods are built in Texas, residents don’t always know they are living on top of old oilfields.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines issues series of “executive orders,” raising questions about his office’s authority
The authority to issue executive orders traditionally belongs to the chief executive, like the governor or a county judge.
Texas environmental agency shuts down online permit filing system after data center controversy
Texas environmental officials disabled an online filing system after watchdog groups raised concerns about the agency issuing permits related to data centers.