Houston Public Media

December 2, 2024

What the PUC’s report and pending audit mean for CenterPoint – and the PUC itself

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November 14, 2024

Texas lawmakers set to take up fight over Ten Commandments in public schools

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November 5, 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz declares victory over Rep. Colin Allred, winning third term

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November 6, 2024

Houston ISD bond rejected in large margin by voters, an unofficial referendum of state takeover

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November 1, 2024

With school vouchers on the horizon in Texas, Houston-area families offer varying opinions

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October 25, 2024

Accounting for 20% of Fort Bend eligible voters, Asian Americans are shaping county politics

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October 21, 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz makes his case to Texas for a third term, appealing to undecideds

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October 22, 2024

School voucher issue could impact elections in Houston area, across Texas

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October 16, 2024

From abortion to insurrection: a fact check of the Cruz v. Allred debate

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October 9, 2024

Muslim voters are split between Harris and Green Party nominee Stein, as war in Gaza influences their decision

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October 8, 2024

As number of eligible Latino voters expected to grow, experts plan to learn more about their values

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October 3, 2024

No, Texans should not be panic buying toilet paper because of port strike, according to experts

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September 17, 2024

La Porte natural gas pipeline still burning nearly a day after it ignited, burn off timeline pushed back

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September 11, 2024

Elevated to hurricane status, Francine to bypass Houston, batter Louisiana coast Wednesday

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September 11, 2024

Cy-Fair ISD’s libraries are frequently closed after trustees cut librarian positions in half

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August 29, 2024

Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors

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August 21, 2024

CenterPoint aims to push cost of repairing Hurricane Beryl’s damage onto Houston-area ratepayers

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August 14, 2024

Sylvester Turner chosen as Democratic nominee for Texas’ 18th Congressional District in November

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August 8, 2024

Houston ISD board of managers set to vote on historic bond proposal

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August 1, 2024

Houston police misused ‘lack of personnel’ code for years, chief says, leading to 260K ignored cases

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July 31, 2024

Seniors died at higher rates after Beryl. Many went days without power in the aftermath

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July 25, 2024

Kamala Harris uses Houston speech to pledge stronger labor protections, attack Donald Trump

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July 25, 2024

Kamala Harris in Houston today to speak at teachers union convention

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July 25, 2024

With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to harden the state’s power transmission and distribution

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July 19, 2024

METRO transit authority shifts focus away from bus rapid transit to safety and cleanliness

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July 11, 2024

CenterPoint ‘rapidly losing faith and trust’ with communications decisions after Hurricane Beryl, PR expert says

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July 9, 2024

More than 1 million people remain without power in Houston as CenterPoint promises restoration times

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July 9, 2024

Seven dead in Houston region in wake of Hurricane Beryl

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July 8, 2024

Beryl blows into Houston: Hurricane makes landfall as Category 1; three deaths reported

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A photo of an air conditioner thermostat shows the temperature at 87 degrees fahrenheit.
July 8, 2024

Seniors left to swelter as wild weather tests Houston’s independent senior living facilities

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June 25, 2024

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee battles on, for reelection and against cancer

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June 20, 2024

Across Houston, Indian Americans respond to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reelection

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June 13, 2024

For Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, continuity may not be an option

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June 4, 2024

Houston mayor’s pause on mobility projects leaves Montrose redevelopment in limbo and neighbors at odds

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May 22, 2024

Texas Republicans prepare for six-way election contest for state party chair

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May 20, 2024

Houston-area residents share accounts of fast-developing severe storms

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May 17, 2024

Tornado touched down in Cypress area during deadly Thursday storms

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May 15, 2024

Barge crash into Galveston bridge causes oil spill, closure of causeway

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May 15, 2024

Full 5th Circuit court hears Galveston County’s defense of its 2021 redistricting plan

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May 14, 2024

Texas House speakership hangs in balance in GOP primary runoff between Dade Phelan and David Covey

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May 10, 2024

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner retired amid suspended cases dispute, mayor says

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May 10, 2024

Trial for civil lawsuit filed by victims of Santa Fe High School shooting rescheduled for July

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May 1, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. races against time to get on the ballot in Texas

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April 10, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its guaranteed income program

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April 5, 2024

2024 hurricane season could be an active one for Houston region, forecasters say

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March 28, 2024

Houston will likely need tax and fee hikes to pay for firefighters’ contract, city’s financial leaders say

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March 26, 2024

Houston ISD grapples with community backlash, educator confusion over new performance evaluation systems

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March 18, 2024

Harris County sending inmates out of Texas to private prisons with questionable oversight

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March 13, 2024

In Fort Bend, Black cowboys helped shape the county’s history

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March 12, 2024

With Democratic primary wins secured, Teare and Jackson Lee look ahead to the general election

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March 5, 2024

Almost half of Texas fourth graders scored a zero on the STAAR writing composition last year

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March 4, 2024

Sheila Jackson Lee, Amanda Edwards likely heading to photo finish in TX-18 Democratic primary

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February 23, 2024

Houston spacecraft lands on the moon

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February 20, 2024

Kim Ogg, Sean Teare trade barbs in Democratic primary for Harris County DA

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February 16, 2024

A controversial reform program could make Houston ISD’s enrollment decline worse

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February 12, 2024

Female shooter killed, young child and man injured at Lakewood Church in Houston

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February 8, 2024

Lawyers for Attorney General Ken Paxton seek dismissal of state securities fraud charges

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February 2, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court will review Texas social media censorship law late this month

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February 1, 2024

Homeless Office cuts, Wraparound Services shift – what is Houston ISD doing for unhoused families?

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January 31, 2024

Houston-area law enforcement agencies rally behind Whitmire’s call for greater coordination to fight crime

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January 2, 2024

Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes the reins, focusing on public safety, infrastructure and city services

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December 22, 2023

On its 50th anniversary, the Houston teachers’ union is growing — and fighting back against Mike Miles’ reforms

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December 22, 2023

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his time leading the city as he prepares to leave office

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December 21, 2023

Year in Review: County officials invested millions into the Harris County Jail as challenges persist

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December 8, 2023

Houston ISD students have mixed feelings about Mike Miles’ reform program

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November 16, 2023

Houston ISD sets new student achievement goals as board struggles to gain public trust

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November 14, 2023

Stacked HISD committee considers ‘innovation’ status to allow longer school year, uncertified teachers

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November 6, 2023

Harris County prepares for its first election managed by the county clerk since 2020

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October 30, 2023

‘This bill is dead’: School vouchers face a roadblock in the House with days left in the session

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October 20, 2023

Whitmire stresses experience, rivals focus on crime and budget solutions in Houston mayoral debate

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October 16, 2023

Federal court strikes down Galveston County’s 2021 redistricting plan

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October 13, 2023

Special ed advocates are furious over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher push after lawmakers failed to fix funding model

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October 5, 2023

Exclusive: Houston ISD struggles with special education services after cutting workers

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October 2, 2023

The race for Houston city controller is likely to hinge on name recognition, partisanship

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September 28, 2023

‘The data was staggering’: Public officials react to Hot Stops investigation

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September 22, 2023

How METRO officials could plant a tree at every bus stop in Houston

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September 21, 2023

Teacher turnover is a controversial part of Houston ISD reforms. It’s a feature, not a side effect

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September 19, 2023

John Whitmire’s plan to bring DPS troopers to Houston has yielded mixed results in Austin and Dallas

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A woman stands in the shade by a powerline pole looking out to the street off to the side on a sunny day.
September 8, 2023

‘It’s like a sweatbox’: Houston bus stops reach dangerous temperatures this summer

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September 7, 2023

Some Houston ISD students feel drained after first days of class, but not necessarily in a bad way

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September 4, 2023

A new state law requires schools to have armed guards. But many are having a hard time hiring officers.

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August 29, 2023

Texas prepares to leave multistate compact to clean its voter rolls, without an alternative

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August 25, 2023

Teachers have mixed feelings about Houston ISD reforms under Mike Miles

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August 16, 2023

Judge temporarily blocks law abolishing Harris County elections administrator’s office; Texas AG files appeal

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August 10, 2023

Houston ISD parents, students fear Mike Miles’ reforms will tear the community fabric of their schools

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A worker at a construction site stands in front of a backhoe with his back turned to the camera. He is wearing a neon yellow vest and wide-brimmed hat.
July 26, 2023

Houston’s outdoor workers are the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, yet laws have yet to pass to protect them

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July 25, 2023

Gulfton is the hottest neighborhood in Houston. Locals are looking at more solutions to fix it.

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July 20, 2023

These Northeast Houston neighbors created emergency refuges that can operate off-the-grid during hurricanes and other disasters

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July 18, 2023

Galveston County’s redistricting plans go to trial next month, in a major test of the Voting Rights Act

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July 14, 2023

Texas Legislature passes record $18 billion property tax relief package

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July 10, 2023

Texas House and Senate reach deal on $18 billion property tax cut package

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A person dressed in drag – a red dress and heels with a rainbow wig and makeup – walks in a Pride parade. Onlookers are seen in the background with a rainbow Pride flag held by one.
July 7, 2023

Texas Republicans target ‘life-changing’ drag shows as Pride month comes to a close

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July 7, 2023

Houston celebrates 50 years of hip-hop

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July 6, 2023

Addicks and Barker residents have two months left to sue the federal government over Harvey floods

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July 5, 2023

‘I was sweating like a dog:’ How Houstonians without adequate air conditioning cope during heat wave

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June 22, 2023

Feds reviewing best way to conserve East Texas forests

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June 20, 2023

Sexuality and Gender Alliance student clubs blossom in Katy schools as anti-LGBTQ+ attacks ramp up across the state

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June 15, 2023

Shell Deer Park Chemical plant had thousands of violations before recent fire, paid less than $1 million in fines

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June 12, 2023

Elections bills, including two targeting Harris County, set to become law

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June 5, 2023

15 Texas women say abortion bans denied or delayed crucial medical care

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