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LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign | Houston Public Media
Arlington Mayor Jim Ross stood under the June sun and delivered an impassioned speech in front of a crowd awash in rainbows and glitter.
"You...
SNAP freeze ends as food banks talk lingering financial ‘ripple effect’
Texans face premium hike as tax credits expire The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford...
Fire engulfs former power plant in Galveston County, police say | Houston Public Media
Bacliff Volunteer Fire Department via Facebook
A fire at a decommissioned power plant in Galveston County early Sunday prompted a response from multiple emergency services...
Houston mayor defends HPD coordination with ICE after pushback from council member | Houston Public Media
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Mayor John Whitmire defended the Houston Police Department's coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the city council...
Round Rock deadly shooting believed to be case of domestic violence: police
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Investigators have identified the victim and suspect in a deadly shooting Thursday night in Round Rock....
Harris County’s new worksite standards policy will provide rest breaks in high temperatures | Houston Public Media
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Harris County’s new worksite safety policy, aimed at establishing better standards for construction projects, will make it easier to...
Texas A&M system approves new policy that could limit ‘race or gender ideology’ courses | Houston Public Media
Courses at Texas A&M University System schools that advocate "race or gender ideology or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity" will only...
Hello Houston (November 12, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On today's Hello Houston, we're joined by Dr. Michael Nikolaou from the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering and reservoir engineer Muhammad Haseeb...
The week in politics (Nov. 12, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Wednesday’s show: The federal government shutdown could end as soon as tonight. Did it accomplish anything? We consider that question and what the...
Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its immigrant legal defense fund | Houston Public Media
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Monday against Harris County after its commissioners recently drew backlash for renewing...
