Ex-boyfriend charged with murder after Houston woman's body found with limbs amputated in Louisiana...

Click 2 Houston 10/7 8:39A Brittany Taylor

A man suspected in the 2019 murder of a Houston woman whose body was found, with limbs amputated, in Louisiana has been arrested and charged, according to court records. Carl Tates, 61, has been charged with murder in the death of his...

False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern

Houston Public Media 10/7 8:12A NPR

In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.

Houston-based Loomis U.S. names new president and CEO

Houston Biz Journal 10/7 6:31A Chandler France

Houston-based cash-handling company Loomis U.S. named Björn Züger as its new president and CEO.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo remains homebound with abdominal ailment

Houston Public Media 10/7 6:31A Adam Zuvanich

Hidalgo, 31, said Thursday on social media that she was coping with "severe food poisoning" as well as an ovarian cyst.

Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way

Houston Public Media 10/7 6:20A Rob Stein, NPR

Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.

Biden: Nuclear ‘Armageddon’ risk highest since ’62 crisis

Houston Public Media 10/7 5:32A ZEKE MILLER, AP, AAMER MADHANI,

Speaking at a Democratic fundraiser Thursday night, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.”

Report: Houston led nation in apartment construction during first half of 2022

Houston Public Media 10/7 4:58A Adam Zuvanich

According to a September report by RentCafe.com, Houston is projected to add nearly 18,000 new apartment units for the calendar year, ranking fifth in that category and third in Texas behind Dallas and Austin.

Actor William Shatner on his new book, Star Trek and his travel to space

Houston Public Media 10/7 4:37A Garrett Bohlmann

The actor who played Captain Kirk made history and boldly went where few men have gone before.

Syzygy Plasmonics selects Pearland for new headquarters, R&D and manufacturing facility

Houston Biz Journal 10/7 4:32A Brian Malone

When selecting a location for their new headquarters, research and development and manufacturing facility, Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics was pleased to find Pearland had the resources to meet their needs. Syzygy Plasmonics now leases a...

Vertex Energy pushes back start of renewable diesel production from Mobile refinery

Houston Biz Journal 10/7 3:35A Chris Mathews

Vertex Energy acquired the refinery in Mobile, Alabama, from Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) subsidiaries earlier this year with plans to convert the facility to produce renewable diesel. Here are the latest updates on the project.

Battle over HISD’s board goes before the Texas Supreme Court (Oct. 7, 2022)

Houston Public Media 10/7 2:00A Michael Hagerty

On Friday's show: HISD's challenge to the TEA's attempted takeover of its board went before the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday. The outcome could determine who controls the largest school district in Texas.

JJ Watt’s irregular heartbeat: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Houston Public Media 10/7 1:45A Michael Hagerty

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.

Things To Do: Explore The Wilderness With Kinetic Ensemble

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 10/7 12:00A Sam Byrd

The Kinetic Ensemble will open its eighth season with The Wilderness Anthology, featuring premieres by two award winning composers, which calls to attention the climate changes happening – some of...

Houston performing arts organizations get creative in their approach to financial recovery

Houston Biz Journal 10/7 12:00A Jeff Jeffrey

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced arts organizations to rethink every aspect of their business models, often factoring in costs that would have been unimaginable even just a few years ago.

Rockets Backcourt Has a Lot to Prove This Season

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 10/6 11:30P Jeff Balke

In this series of posts, we will look at the Rockets preseason roster and analyze how they look by position group. The Rockets starting backcourt returns in an offseason that saw a lot of young...