Tag: Local
Two more bodies found in Houston bayous, bringing yearly total to 33 | Houston Public Media
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Houston police recovered two dead bodies Monday from two different local bayous. Their discovery means there have been 33 bayou-related deaths...
Houston city officials spar over using $30 million from stormwater fund for building demolition | Houston Public Media
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposal to allocate tens of millions of dollars from the city's stormwater fund for building demolitions was...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott backs firefighters union president Marty Lancton for Harris County Judge | Houston Public Media
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In his efforts to turn Harris County red, Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Houston firefighters union leader Marty Lancton for...
Letting go of Houston’s past (Dec. 19, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Friday’s show: Every Houstonian has something they miss, but should we still be missing it? As the year wraps up, we're asking which...
Who enforces Texas’ new parental rights law? Houston judge raises question while weighing legal challenge | Houston Public Media
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and others were in a federal court Thursday in Houston, seeking a preliminary injunction that...
Houston leaders, colleagues and peers remember former Education Secretary Rod Paige | Houston Public Media
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Former U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige was remembered as a staunch advocate for children and their education during his funeral on...
Rod Paige made indelible marks on education in Houston and beyond. The reforms he championed remain contested | Houston Public Media
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Rod Paige, the former Houston ISD superintendent and U.S. education secretary under President George W. Bush, will be laid to rest Thursday...
Three dogs killed a man in Katy, police say. Their owners could face felony charges | Houston Public Media
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Three dogs attacked and killed a 62-year-old man in Katy on Monday, authorities said. Their owners could face up to...
Three Houston-area high schools to play for football state championships in 2025 | Houston Public Media
Three high school football teams from the Houston area will play for state championships on Saturday.
Two of the local teams have a history of...
Harris Co. employee pay (Dec. 15, 2025) | Houston Public Media
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