Hello Houston (February 5, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, we hear Celeste’s conversation with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid…
Possible new ICE detention sites across Texas raise concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Plans to expand immigration detention capacity across Texas are raising new questions and concerns,…
Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district – Houston Public Media
State Rep. Briscoe Cain, left, and former Harris County judge candidate Alex Mealer are running in the Republican…
Texas warns schools of possible state takeover over student protests, appoints misconduct enforcer – Houston Public Media
About a thousand of McCallum High School students protest against ICE during the National Day of Action Walk…
Texas student walkouts: Elgin ISD students protest ICE operations
ELGIN, Texas – Some Elgin ISD students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a student-led…
Preservationists tour Dallas City Hall in ongoing fight to maintain it
Sarah Crain couldn’t help but marvel at the looming visage of Dallas City Hall. A little after 6…
Dallas attorney appointed a 4th time by Abbott to fill Dallas County judicial vacancy
Attorney Ashley Wysocki has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as judge on one of Dallas…
Dallas crisis PR executive Merrie Spaeth contacted Jeffrey Epstein years after 2008 work
WASHINGTON – Newly released records show Dallas crisis consultant Merrie Spaeth kept contacting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…
Trash debate drags on as Dallas City Council City take up alley vs. curbside questions
After years of garbage gridlock, Dallas City Council members on Wednesday debated keeping some alley service, shifting other…
Paxton sues Bexar County for using funds to help immigrants
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Bexar County over a program that uses…
US Rep. Cuellar addresses ICE actions impacting Texas economy, hints at warehouse sales across state
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar addressed immigration enforcement actions impacting South Texas at a news conference with…
The week in politics (Feb. 4, 2026) – Houston Public Media
On Wednesday’s show: In a special election last weekend, a Fort Worth State Senate seat in a conservative…