Texas set to renew its court battle against DACA immigration program in Houston

Houston Public Media 6/1 6:48A Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsro

The hearing Thursday morning is the latest in the years-long effort by Texas and its conservative allies to end the popular program that has granted limited relief to undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children.

A.J. Armstrong’s third capital murder trial set to start Monday after jurors selected

Houston Public Media 6/1 6:33A Adam Zuvanich

Armstrong, 23, is accused of fatally shooting his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., when he was a teenager in 2016. Two previous sets of jurors have been unable to reach a consensus on a verdict.

A lot more than just baby sharks (doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo)

Houston Public Media 6/1 6:09A Troy Schulze

The Houston Museum of Natural Science's new exhibit focuses on the vast array of sharks.

Can Houston area businesses learn from Anheuser-Busch’s difficult spring?

Houston Public Media 6/1 6:03A Troy Schulze

We ask a UH marketing expert how companies can navigate an increasingly complicated and combative social media world.

What kind of hurricane season should we expect this year?

Houston Public Media 6/1 5:43A Michael Hagerty

The Atlantic hurricane season is here. A disaster relief expert and NOAA's chief hurricane forecaster walk us through the next six months.

$1.5B allocated to help more Texans access high-speed internet

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 4:46A Mike Christen

Texas' upcoming investment in broadband internet could generate billions in revenue for the state and create thousands of new job opportunities for those living in rural communities.

Texas Education Agency appoints new superintendent and Board of Managers for Houston ISD

Houston Public Media 6/1 4:27A Dominic Anthony Walsh

State-appointed leaders for the largest district in Texas were sworn in during the early morning at Houston ISD headquarters without public notice or access. Some community advocates are worried about the new superintendent, Mike Miles.

Mike Miles Named New HISD Superintendent

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 4:17A Margaret Downing

As had been rumored, Mike Miles the former superintendent of Dallas ISD, has been named the new Houston ISD superintendent, appointed by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.  He takes the helm of...

With the second anniversary of the Fall of Kabul approaching, thousands of Afghan refugees remain...

Houston Public Media 6/1 3:00A Andrew Schneider

The Houston area has taken in between 5,500 and 15,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021. Many of them are here as humanitarian parolees, without a clear path to citizenship. Their parole is set to expire within a matter of months.

Op-ed: These green solutions could save you and your business money

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 2:26A Jen Schmitt

Most of these sustainability efforts can save you money over time.

In Energy Corridor, Diamond Offshore leaves longtime HQ for Eldridge office campus

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 2:08A Florian Martin

In another flight to quality in the Energy Corridor, the offshore drilling company plans to move by the end of the year.

Previewing hurricane season (June 1, 2023)

Houston Public Media 6/1 2:00A Michael Hagerty

On Thursday's show: Hurricane season is here. NOAA’s lead hurricane forecaster joins us to discuss what to expect this year, and we get a refresher on what you need to know and prepare for ahead of a tropical storm or hurricane.

Capital One Houston Market President Yasmin Huebinger’s career journey called for her to be bold

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 1:00A Laura Newpoff

As the child of a certified public accountant and a banker, Yasmin Huebinger grew up hearing plenty of stories about how her parents helped their clients reach transformative financial goals. When picking a major in 2000 at St. Mary’s University...

Four health conditions men should discuss with their doctors

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 1:00A Memorial Hermann Health System

Let’s talk about the big four. And we’re not referring to the number of major American pro sports leagues or top accounting firms. Instead, we’re alluding to medical conditions of the prostate that may be embarrassing for men to bring up with...

Texas won't limit real estate deals by citizens, businesses from China

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 12:00A Mike Christen

Senate Bill 147 would have limited land purchases by citizens of nations listed on an annual federal threat assessment — currently China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. But the proposal did not make it through the recently ended legislative...