How Houston tracks toxic air in cancer cluster neighborhoods
| October 24, 2025
Take a look behind the scenes as residents and environmentalists in Houston collect the data they need to track toxic pollutants near industrial sites in neighborhoods such as Pleasantville, Sunnyside, Fifth Ward, and Galena Park.
Ride with us as we see how the equipment from Entanglement Technologies helps the city and environmental justice groups conduct real time air quality testing for pollutants linked to cancer and respiratory illness.
2 candidates lead crowded US House race in Houston
| October 24, 2025
Early voting in the race for a US House seat in Houston opened on Monday, with two candidates leading a field of 16 people running—Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Councilmember Amanda Edwards. Election Day is Nov. 4.
The election is to fill the 18th Congressional District seat, which was left vacant after the death of former Rep. Sylvester Turner on March 5. The district includes much of central Houston.
Judge blocks new Texas law restricting free speech on college campuses
| October 24, 2025
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of a new Texas law that limits speech on college campuses after students sued over infringements to their First Amendment rights.
Head to the polls: Early voting starts Monday in Texas
| October 20, 2025
Early voting runs from Oct. 20-31, with Election Day on Nov. 4. Here’s a breakdown of the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will be on your ballot.
Thousands march in Austin for ‘No Kings’ protest
| October 20, 2025
Thousands of people marched along Congress Avenue in Austin—from the State Capitol to Auditorium Shores—as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest on Saturday against the Trump administration.