Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the first day of school at HISD and other education developments, including how changes in special education at the district might affect parents and students.
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Trill Burgers opens 4th Houston location on Westheimer with late-night drive-thru
Trill Burgers, the Houston-born burger concept co-founded by rapper and entrepreneur Bun B, is opening its fourth Houston-area location Friday at 7616 Westheimer Road — just west of the Galleria. The new spot marks a milestone for the brand: it’s the first Trill Burgers location ...
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Sources confirm third person testified before grand jury in Salgado Araujo investigation
Sources confirm at least three people have now gone before a Harris County grand jury to determine if a crime was committed in the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo earlier this year....
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10700 Bauman Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10700 Bauman Road about 8:10 a.m. today (Sept. 23). The identity of the deceased female, 66, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Divis...
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How Houston buyers can overcome today’s housing affordability challenges
Buying a home has become more difficult for many Houstonians as higher interest rates, property taxes and insurance costs push monthly payments higher. Harris County approves largest property tax hike in county history. Here’s what homeowners could pay DeAnna Green, CEO and real ...
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Houston ISD considers selling closed neighborhood schools. The list of people who are helping decide is confidential
Natasha Johnson remembers her grandfather walking her to Burrus Elementary School on the north side of Houston every morning. The daily drop-off is a tradition she repeated at Burrus with her daughter, grandchildren and – until this year – her great grandson. For the first time s...
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Teen boy dies after a reported shooting outside Spring ISD high school
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there was no active threat to the community, though investigators are still searching for the perpetrator involved in the shooting....
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Student dies after being shot near Westfield High School
Authorities confirm a 15-year-old student has died after being shot near Westfield High School Tuesday. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened off Ella Boulevard, near the high school. Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in...
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Investigation into Male’s Death at 12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 12400 Greenspoint Drive about 12:25 a.m. today (Sept. 22). The identity and cause of death of the male, 60, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divisi...
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Investigation into Male’s Death at 3800 Searle Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 3800 Searle Street about 2:15 p.m. on Monday (September 21). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants ...
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Harris County leaders urge Texans to check if voter registration is on ‘suspense’ list
With the deadline to register to vote less than two weeks away, election officials are also urging Texans to check whether their registration is on the suspense list. Harris County’s voter registrar said there are roughly 300,000 voters in the county on the suspense list. The imp...
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Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
The deadline to register to vote in the November election is fast approaching. For those registering by mail, their application must be postmarked by the October 5 deadline or turned in at a Harris County Tax Office. Even for those already registered, Harris County leaders urged ...
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“Stay alert” and don’t fall for payment-app scams
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash App. Officials say scammers send unexpected money to someone they don’t know, then claim the payment was made by mistake and ask the recipient to...