In response, Abbott said this was the time for Texans to come together and heal. O'Rourke is seeking to unseat the governor in the November election.
Mom of Santa Fe victim says Tuesday’s shooting shows promises made about gun reform in Texas remain unfulfilled.
The preventative therapeutic has calmed the anxieties of some immunocompromised people, but is still going largely unnoticed in Texas.
As President Joe Biden vowed to enact stricter gun laws following the Uvalde shooting, top Texas Republicans worked to create distance between the shooting and potential gun restrictions.
The community is looking for blood donations, legal assistance and funds for victims' families.
All of those killed were in a single classroom, officials said.
Mealer, a 37-year-old former Army captain, garnered a little over 75% of the votes in the Republican Party primary runoff.
Incumbent AG Ken Paxton prevailed over Land Commissioner George P. Bush despite Paxton facing a 2015 state securities fraud indictment and an ongoing FBI corruption investigation.
Expert says August, September typically peak for hurricanes in Houston region and advises residents to create evacuation plan
The order will be signed Wednesday, the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd while in police custody. But it only applies to federal law enforcement — not local forces
On Wednesday's show: We learn the latest on the fatal shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Then we discuss the results from the Texas primary election runoffs. And a new book examines the life and struggles of George Floyd.
The Texas town where a deadly school shooting occurred Tuesday sits about 80 miles outside San Antonio and about 70 miles away from the U.S.-Mexico border.
The shooting at a Tops grocery store, which authorities say was motivated by racist hate, brought into sharper focus the weight of being a target.
You'd be hard-pressed to find two Republican incumbents who drew more of Donald Trump's ire than Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Both won big on Tuesday.
To combat Russia's larger military, Ukraine has turned to creative tactics, from low-tech to high-tech. You could call them "war hacks." And many seem to be working.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Sandy Phillips, whose daughter died in the 2012 movie theater mass shooting in Colorado. She's been supporting shooting survivors in Buffalo, now she heads to Texas.
What's the impact?
The May 24 runoff features several high-profile contests for statewide offices, including Republican and Democratic runoffs for attorney general and the state’s land commissioner.
On Tuesday's show: A report found cover-ups of allegations and incidents of sexual abuse by Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers. Plus, City Council Member Edward Pollard answers your questions, we discover how Houstonians are adjusting to high home prices and mortgage rates, and we meet Houstonians who collect unusual things.
With May being National Military Appreciation Month, listeners call in to share messages of thanks to the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, while local Marines discuss the state of recruiting during the pandemic and how Houston community support of the recruiting mission has played a key role. Plus, a Rice University political science professor gives an update on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Tuesday is Election Day in Texas, and the election administrator's office has already had difficulty with counting ballots and releasing election results. The office is anticipating more challenges amid push back from the county's Republican party.
The nest contained more than one hundred eggs laid by a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle -- one of the most endangered sea turtle species in the world.
Harris County Public Health began distributing Pfizer's booster shot on Monday, while Texas Children's Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital starting giving the shots late last week.
Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine.
On Monday's show: How the shortage of baby formula is affecting Houston families, and dealing with the problem of high concentrations of bacteria on Texas beaches -- some of it from human waste. Plus a gardening expert answers questions, and we get an update on Houston sports.
We reach out to a journalist, medical professional, pro-life activist, and a Judge to share their views and thoughts on what the end of federal abortion rights would mean for Texas and the nation.
LGBTQ Community Advocate Lou Weaver reveals intimate details about his journey of transformation and explains how recent legislation has impacted transgender Texans, including children and their families
The provision denies migrants a chance to request asylum under U.S. law and international treaty on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The Republican primary contest between challenger Sarah Stogner and incumbent Wayne Christian has been characterized by twists and turns, accusations of corruption and some light nudity.
It’s still unclear what the increase in cases will mean for the state, but doctors and hospitals say Texas is better prepared to face a surge than before.
Jazz guitarist Mike Moreno performs tracks from his albums and tunes by Wayne Shorter and Victor Young.
On Friday's show: How Houston fared in international trade and business in 2021, plans to restore natural prairie around town, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and how bees have influenced human architecture.
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.
Mental health experts, personal stories of mental illness, and how to provide a safe space to discuss these issues can lead to a road toward help and resources in a community coming together to raise awareness.
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
Just a handful of formula makers dominate the industry so a single plant shutdown can lead to empty shelves.