Super Tuesday in Texas - Live Blog
Mar 1, 2016Texas has the most delegates at stake in the March 1st Super Tuesday primary. It’s part of the process to select presidential candidates for both the Republican and Democrat parties. This blog is part of the Texas Station Collaborative, a new joint project of KERA in North Texas, Houston Public Media, KUT in Austin and Texas Public Radio in San Antonio.
#TXLege
Jan 13, 2015 - 12:24 PM CDTMonday marks the start of the 84th Texas Legislative Session. News 88.7’s Laura Isensee will be in Austin.
Live From The Alley Theater
Jan 8, 2015Renovations are underway at the Alley Theatre. News 88.7's Syeda Hasan is getting a tour.
Election Night 2014
Nov 3, 2014 - 3:02 PM CDTJoin us Tuesday on Election Night 2014Our coverage begins at 7 pm, with updates on local, statewide and national races from the Houston Public Media news team and NPR, plus analysis from Houston Matters host Craig Cohen.
Houston City Council Votes on New Rules for Rideshare Companies
Aug 6, 2014 - 1:30 PM CDTHouston City Council has to decide how to regulate new app-based rideshares like Uber and Lyft. Changes to the city's ground transportation ordinances would allow those companies to operate legally.
Houston Ship Channel Oil Spill LIVE Updates
Mar 25, 2014 - 11:14 AM CDTA barge, containing 924,000 gallons of marine fuel oil, collided with another vessel in the Houston Ship Channel on Saturday. It led to the release of approximately 168,000 gallons of bunker fuel oil. Cleanup continues in response.
Breaking News: Houston Texans Fire Gary Kubiak
Dec 6, 2013 - 11:42 AM CDTFriday morning in a press conference, Texans chairman and CEO Bob McNair said, "We felt that a change was needed at the head coach position and Gary Kubiak is no longer the head coach." Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will serve as the interim head coach.
Election 2013
Nov 6, 2013Election coverage from the Houston Chronicle and KUHF.
Live: 2013 Houston Mayoral Debate
Oct 8, 2013 - 6:00 PM CDTHouston Public Media and The League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund are pleased to announce a special debate telecast covering the City of Houston Mayoral Election. The 2013 Houston Mayoral Debate will be broadcast live from the studios of HoustonPBS/Channel 8 on Tuesday, October 8 at 7-9 p.m. as well as on 88.7 FM and streamed live online.
Third-Day Of Protests After Zimmerman Verdict
Jul 16, 2013Protesters gathered outside of Harris County Courthouse and marched to the federal in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman.
Houston NRA Convention
May 3, 2013 - 8:00 AM CDTThe NRA is holding three days of meetings, speeches and exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center, and more than 70.000 people are expected to attend. This annual gathering is on the heels of the Newtown massacre and last month's failure of Congress to expand background checks for firearms purchases.
Lone Star Stabbing Update
Apr 10, 2013The alleged attacker, 20-year-old Dylan Quick is speaking with investgators and press conferences are revealing more information today.
Lone Star Stabbing Incident
Apr 9, 2013The Lone Star-Cy Fair Campus remains on lockdown and is currently being evacuated by law enforcement. Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed at least 14 people were wounded in the stabbing in which a suspect was detained this morning.
Texas Lawmakers Debate Testing
Mar 26, 2013 - 2:38 PM CDTOn Tuesday, lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives will debate House Bill 5. Among other things, the bill would reduce the number of standardized tests in high school from 15 to 5.
State of the Union Chat
Feb 12, 2013KUHF presents a live chat from NPR. Join the online conversation to speculate what the president will discuss in his State of the Union address. And as the speech is unfolding (and afterwards), we want to know your reaction.
Breaking News: Lone Star College Shooting
Jan 22, 2013 - 2:10 PM CDTThree people have been shot on a Houston campus. One suspect shot and in custody, still trying to locate the second suspect.
Hurricane Isaac Live Blog
Aug 28, 2012 - 12:15 PM CDTAt 7:45 a.m., Hurricane Isaac officially made landfall in far southeastern Louisiana in Plaquemines Parish with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
HISD Board of Education to Consider 2012 Bond Proposal
Aug 9, 2012The HISD Board of Education will meet to consider letting voters decide whether to approve a bond referendum that includes replacing 20 high schools in neighborhoods across Houston. If approved, the $1.89 billion measure would appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.
Primary Runoff
Jul 31, 2012 - 10:25 PM CDTJoin the conversation on the primary runoff election. In the U.S. Senate race, two Democrats and two Republicans are in the running to replace retiring Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Stanford Sentencing, 6/14/12
Jun 14, 2012The sentencing hearing of convicted financier R. Allen Stanford begins this morning in Houston. Stanford was found guilty in March of running a Ponzi scheme that cost investors more than $7 billion.
Shuttlebration Kicks Off
Jun 1, 2012An eight day journey across the Gulf will end this afternoon for a space shuttle replica as it floats up the Clear Lake Channel that is headed for Space Center Houston.
United Vs. Southwest Airlines
May 30, 2012Supporters of both Southwest and United airlines at Houston City Council this morning. Council is expected to vote on an international terminal expansion at Hobby airport today.
Protest After Blomberg Verdict
May 18, 2012Yesterday's acquittal of former HPD officer Andrew Blomberg in connection with the beating of a teenaged burglary suspect has touched off a storm of protest and outrage from community members.
BBC Newhour: Energy Debate Special from the Port of Houston
May 4, 2012BBC World Service's award-winning news and current-affairs program Newshour will be in Houston, with anchor Razia Iqbal on Friday, May 4 to broadcast a special edition of the show with partner station KUHF News. The program will air from 2:00PM – 4:00PM CT and broadcast globally to audiences around the world.
Conversations with the Candidates
May 3, 2012All major United States Senate candidates – Democrat and Republican – vying to replace Kay Bailey Hutchison will take part in a two-hour live event – "Conversations with the Candidates" hosted by HoustonPBS's Ernie Manouse and presented by Houston Public Media and the Greater Houston Partnership. Each candidate will be interviewed by KUHF News reporters Laurie Johnson and Dave Fehling. The candidates will also field questions submitted online.
Severe Weather, Monday 9, 2011
Jan 9, 2012 - 11:53 AM CDTThe heavy rain in the Houston area is causing big problems on the roadways. Street flooding is reported throughout the city. Most intersections that typically flood during heavy rain are under water right now. Tune-in to KUHF for the latest traffic and weather throughout the afternoon.
