Town Square
In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most
Posted on · With the crisis in Ukraine and flooding emergencies here at home, the CORE response team provides humanitarian aid to devastated areas around the globe.
Texas Legislature
Texas
Why are Texans’ electricity bills so high right now?
Posted on · "It’s important to remember that ERCOT does not make electricity. This is like when you buy tickets to a concert. ERCOT is not Bon Jovi. ERCOT is not the arena. ERCOT in this analogy is Ticketmaster."
Politics
Beto O’Rourke curses at laughing heckler during speech about Uvalde school shooting
Posted on · The Texas gubernatorial candidate was speaking at a campaign rally in Mineral Wells when someone in the crowd laughed as he talked about the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.
Economy
Phone bills are about to go up for some in Texas. Here’s why.
Posted on · Texans with typical individual cellphone plans will have to pay a few dollars more each month. The increase will be higher for those with family plans and those who pay per-minute rates.
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‘Latino USA’ host Maria Hinojosa on her life, career and finding her voice
Posted on · Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa talked with us about her work as a journalist sharing stories of immigration in America, the importance of representation for the Latino community, and her new book adaptation, “Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic”.
Politics
Texas Republicans rally around Trump after FBI search of former president’s Florida estate
Posted on · Lawmakers at the state and federal levels took to social media to decry the search and warn Texans that the heavy hand of government could come for them next.
Education
Uvalde CISD adds virtual learning option for families reeling from mass shooting
Posted on · During a school board meeting Monday evening, Uvalde Superintendent Hal Harrell said the district had gotten permission from the Texas Education Agency to launch a virtual academy for any Uvalde family that wants it.
Immigration
ACLU calls on feds to investigate Abbott’s policy transporting migrants back to border
Posted on · In July, Abbott authorized state law enforcement to transport migrants to ports of entry. It’s unclear how and why migrants are being detained, raising civil rights concerns and questions about whether the state is overstepping federal authority.
Religion
Houston-area mosques increase security amidst recent killings in Albuquerque
Posted on · Houston law enforcement officials and elected officials are pushing for more surveillance near mosques after four Muslim men were killed within 10 days in Albuquerque.
Economy
Texas remains a powerhouse in job growth even though hiring could slow later this year
Posted on · Despite the gains made in June, job growth could cool slightly in the coming months. A key reason, along with a decline in manufacturing, is that staffing shortages remain.
Immigration
‘This is horrific,’ New York City mayor says of Abbott’s policy as second busload of Texas migrants arrive
Posted on · In an expansion of the governor’s plan to bus migrants from the Texas border to East Coast cities, 64 asylum-seekers arrived in New York City over the weekend.
Texas
Scared after the fall of Roe, these 2 Texas women rushed to tie the knot
Posted on · Following the Supreme Court's decision, Carlie Brown and Molly Pela rescheduled their wedding for nine months earlier. They fear that without federal protections, their family remains vulnerable.
Town Square
Houston ‘legendary’ country radio hosting duo Dan Gallo and Chuck Akers reunite
Posted on · For 14 years, Dan Gallo and Chuck Akers hosted the morning drive for Houston Country Legends Radio 97.1 FM. Today, the Houston radio veterans talk about their storied careers.
Texas
Texas cities say streaming giants Disney, Hulu and Netflix owe them millions of dollars in unpaid fees
Posted on · As people have cut cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services over the years, Texas cities say they have lost out on revenue from franchise fees they claim are owed by streaming giants like Disney, Hulu and Netflix.
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Live from B&B Butchers Steakhouse for Houston Restaurant Weeks 2022!
Posted on · We're on location with local restaurateurs who share how important it is for them to feed Houstonians, while also giving back to the community in one of largest annual fundraisers for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank.