Episodes

  • Houston: Houston faces life-threatening flooding from prolonged rain | June 16

    Houston: Houston faces life-threatening flooding from prolonged rain | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Houston faces life-threatening flooding risks due to prolonged heavy rain, with emergency teams activated and a flash flood watch in effect. Officials warn drivers to avoid vulnerable roads highlighted in Click2Houston's flood map as Governor Abbott declares a disaster emergency for 101 Texas counties.
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    1 min
  • Houston News Today — June 15

    Houston News Today — June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Houston's Local Wire podcast faced technical issues preventing the full report from being generated today, with a promise to return tomorrow with the complete local news roundup. The episode highlights ongoing technical challenges, a commitment to delivering local news, and the importance of reliable updates for Houston residents.
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  • Houston: Houston Police Respond to Teen Takeover at Discovery Green | June 14

    Houston: Houston Police Respond to Teen Takeover at Discovery Green | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Houston police are investigating a reported "teen takeover" at Discovery Green and a separate shooting in Crockett, with suspects still at large. NBA star James Harden was arrested in Houston for unlawful weapon possession, facing potential charges in the coming days.
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    2 mins
  • Houston: Alief resident fatally shoots suspect in home invasion, HPD confirms. | June 13

    Houston: Alief resident fatally shoots suspect in home invasion, HPD confirms. | June 13
    Jun 13 2026
    Houston authorities are investigating a lethal force incident in Alief involving a suspect linked to a burglary case, while the FDA authorizes a pet treatment for a New World screwworm outbreak affecting Texas livestock. Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election plans at the Republican state convention, focusing on economic growth, education, and broadband expansion.
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    2 mins
  • Houston: Police shoot suspect after threatening family in Houston | June 12

    Houston: Police shoot suspect after threatening family in Houston | June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Houston police used force to subdue a suspect in a residential area after he threatened a parent and child, leading to a shooting during a confrontation. A Houston-area CEO and two others pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater data, raising concerns about environmental oversight and corporate accountability.
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    2 mins
  • Houston: Murder suspects on the run after alleged killing on Belknap Road | June 11

    Houston: Murder suspects on the run after alleged killing on Belknap Road | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Houston police are searching for two suspects in the murder of a man found unconscious on Belknap Road, while Brazoria County enacts strict regulations for data centers to balance tech growth with environmental concerns. Houston Public Media also expands with a new Galveston County News Bureau, and a local artist creates a World Cup mural celebrating the city’s global sports role.
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    1 min
  • Houston: Houston authorities arrest capital murder suspect in Beaumont | June 10

    Houston: Houston authorities arrest capital murder suspect in Beaumont | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Houston authorities arrested capital murder suspect linked to a fatal attack in the past week, thanks to the SETX Task Force. The Houston Rockets aim to even the NBA Finals series against the Knicks in New York, while city officials revised ICE policies following Governor Abbott’s directives.
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    1 min
  • Houston: Houston Mother Grieves After Son Killed in Gun Violence | June 09

    Houston: Houston Mother Grieves After Son Killed in Gun Violence | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Houston: Law enforcement investigates a fatal shooting in northwest Harris County amid rising concerns over gun violence, while preparations for the World Cup highlight traffic challenges and a Houston suburb's push to become a tech hub.
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    2 mins