The meeting comes a week after TxDOT was allowed to continue parts of the project, which is now likely delayed for a number of years.
As the Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas enacted a new law imposing criminal penalties for those who prescribe medication abortions via telehealth or the mail.
As leaders from the biggest oil and gas companies gather in Houston for the World Petroleum Congress, others took to the park outside the convention to demand action on climate change and better labor practices.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo confirmed the news on Monday. It’s the first case in Texas.
The group of would-be astronauts includes four women and reflects a broad stretch of America, from Alaska to Puerto Rico.
The Department of Justice says lawmakers discriminated against Latino and Black voters when they redrew the maps this year.
At least 1,000 Afghan families have been resettled in the Houston area in recent weeks. They face challenges ranging from housing and employment to language barriers and education.
H.R. 6064, introduced by Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Richmond, would improve the VA’s disability exam process for survivors of sexual trauma.
One of the most precious gifts you can give is your time. We talk about volunteering during the holidays – the difference it can make for the community and the positive impact it can make on your life.
"The lessons we've learned will help us."
Vaughn Hamberlin of Beaumont survived the Japanese attack in 1941 and wrote an account of that day. His son, Cliff, share's his father's memories.
On Tuesday's show: Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher answers questions about issues affecting Greater Houston and her district.
President Biden provided hundreds of thousands of borrowers with debt relief this year — but his campaign promise to cancel at least $10,000 of student debt per person remains unfulfilled.
A COVID-19 vaccine from a Canadian biotech firm has been found effective at preventing moderate to severe disease. It could soon become the first plant-based vaccine authorized for human use.
As he prepares to leave his post of 12 years, Francis Collins reflects on the agency's biomedical advances, the dangers of polarizing medicine and the huge health gaps that still exist in the U.S.
The rapid emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has many questioning whether they should rethink their holiday travel plans.
Do we need to worry about the omicron variant? Today, a medical expert is here to explain the latest and to field listeners' COVID questions.
President Biden’s chief medical adviser told CNN’s “State of the Union” scientists need more information before drawing conclusions about omicron’s severity. But reports from South Africa, where it emerged and is becoming the dominant strain, suggest hospitalization rates have not increased alarmingly.
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There's a lot we don't know about the new COVID variant. Many people are wondering if they can fly and go to holiday parties and restaurants — or should just hide out. We asked doctors for answers.
On Monday's show: Another chance to vent about your Houston pet peeves.
Plus America’s Test Kitchen's Bridget Lancaster shares her favorite holiday cookie tips and recipes.
Hiring slowed sharply last month, even as the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Data from the Labor Department suggest the economy was losing steam even before the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant.
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
On Friday's show: Why a new state law related to social media was temporarily halted from taking effect, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Gene Godbold, a scientist with Austin-based contractor Signature Science who has compiled a list of omicron’s mutations, spoke with Houston Public Media about what the research says about the new variant.
So-called "trigger laws" in 12 states would automatically enact an abortion ban if Roe is overturned. In nine others, bans that were blocked by courts or have long been unenforced could take effect.
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.
Texans have more and cheaper 2022 health insurance plans to choose from on healthcare.gov.
The entertainer and Houston native talks about her journey from registered nurse, to America’s Got Talent contestant, to a villainous sea witch.
The program will connect survivors of sexual assault with forensic interviewers, instead of assigning the work to police officers who don't have specialized trauma training.
The program will close on December 17 -- the final day of the fall semester.
City employees have had over six weeks to comply with the mayor’s COVID-19 order.
Migrants seeking to enter the United States will again have to stay in Mexico as they await immigration hearings, as the Biden administration reluctantly announced plans to comply with a court order.
The White House wants more people to get vaccines, booster shots and coronavirus tests — especially with the new omicron variant here. A new plan will provide some new incentives.
Houston food writers discuss their favorite places to eat that opened during 2021 in this month's installment of The Full Menu.