Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 21, 2026)
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Hello Houston (August 21, 2026)
Today: U.S. Representative Al Green discusses his current goals and priorities, Dr. Shonnie Murrell talks about her work mentoring young people, and we learn about an organization fighting border wall construction in Big Bend National Park.
Human microbes might be able to survive on the Moon’s South Pole. Here’s what that means for Artemis missions
A new study from NASA says certain pockets of the lunar South Pole — where the United States is expected to establish a moon base — may be sustainable for certain microorganisms. It could be a foundation for new lunar research, but it does bring its own challenges to future studies.
UH removes over 45% of courses from its ‘core’ curriculum to comply with SB 37
Some of the classes removed from UH’s core curriculum include those discussing race and gender, such as Introduction to LGBT Studies, Women and Gender in Arabic Literature, and Intro to Global Climate Change.
Texas court denies petition to block Galveston County precinct map weeks before election
The county’s new precinct boundaries were redrawn and approved June 29, in between the March primary election and the November general election. The emergency petition argued the change wasn’t fair to voters or potential candidates whose precincts changed mid-election year.
Sometimes the right decision is to never talk to your parents again
Andrea Bajani, writer-in-residence at Rice University, discusses the controversial topic of his novella, "The Anniversary," ahead of an Aug. 24 reading.
Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew members medals of honor
The president, who is visiting the Johnson Space Center on Aug. 28, is also expected to host a Republican fundraiser in town the night before.
Will Houston or Austin land the NHL’s next team?
The league has zeroed in on Texas for expansion. Now investors are evaluating which city is the best fit for professional hockey.
A Wheatley High School teacher claimed his students couldn’t read or write. Then the school got an ‘A’ rating
A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum.
Roy Oswalt’s perfect game…in a video game: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Avoiding eviction (Aug. 21, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn how a relatively unique court is helping renters avoid eviction. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Who is Aaron Reitz? The new federal ‘MAGA attorney’ who would oversee prosecution of the Houston ICE shooting
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation.
Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.
Harris County committee recommends $40,000 pay boost for treasurer, despite effort to eliminate position
Wyatt, a 24-year veteran of the county, asked the nine-member salary grievance committee for a 119% pay increase Thursday to bring her salary from $139,000 to $305,000 -- about $50,000 more than she had originally requested in an official grievance filing.
Hundreds of Fort Bend ISD students could be rezoned if new school boundaries are adopted this fall
The FBISD school board is proposing 2027-28 boundary changes to align middle school feeder patterns amid declining enrollment and three overcrowded high schools, Stephen F. Austin, Elkins and Travis.
Photos: New Houston monument honors Black and women pioneers in space
Houston Matters visits EarthRise, a new monument to women and Black pioneers in the space industry on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Hello Houston (August 20, 2026)
Today: Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin breaks down the county’s current legal battles, we find out how a Houston high school is tackling a food desert in Sunnyside, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks discusses his recent op-ed on ICE.
Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school
Among other drugs and alcohol, officials said they seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana and 45 bottles of liquor at the Texas City home.
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December
The state agency said it could collect information from more than 400 large and medium-sized energy consumers.
West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding
Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras
The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments across the country.
Former Texas Lottery chief heads to court. Here’s how the agency’s troubles unfolded
The case stems from a controversial 2023 lotto drawing that sparked investigations, scrutiny of lottery couriers and, ultimately, the abolition of a state agency.