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Houston Public Media Houston Public Media consists of TV 8, News 88.7 and Houston Public Media Classical with a commitment to delivering content that goes beyond the ordinary.

Focused on delivering high quality local, regional and national content in the areas of news and information, arts and culture, and education, Houston Public Media utilizes its broadcast and online outlets to provide audiences with unprecedented access to the content that is meaningful to them – on air, online, at home and everywhere they go. Houston Public Media is built on 60 years of success in

public radio and television, including TV 8’s distinction as the nation’s first educational public television station. Houston Public Media’s ongoing operation is made possible through the generous support of members, sponsors and underwriters through Houston Public Media Foundation a non-profit 501(c)(3). Throughout its history, Houston Public Media has remained committed to service which educates children, informs citizens and lifts the spirits of the community. Houston Public Media’s goal, through quality content, is to serve as the catalyst that takes audiences beyond the ordinary, beyond Houston and beyond the world they know. The organization is a community service of the University of Houston.

06/07/2026

91,102 soccer fans gathered at Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday to see Argentina play Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly match ⚽

Even though captain Lionel Messi had to sit out as he recovers from a hamstring strain, Argentina won 2-0.

There are at least two confirmed cases of New World screwworm found in calves in South Texas. What can you do to protect...
06/06/2026

There are at least two confirmed cases of New World screwworm found in calves in South Texas. What can you do to protect your pets?

There are at least two confirmed cases found in South Texas. What can you do to protect your pets?

On Thursday, Sugar Land opened its official FIFA World Cup retail store as the city invests millions ahead of the upcomi...
06/05/2026

On Thursday, Sugar Land opened its official FIFA World Cup retail store as the city invests millions ahead of the upcoming global event.

Sugar Land officials invested over $2 million dollars to be the only official partner with the FIFA World Cup Houston Host Committee in order to position the suburban area as a primary extension of the activities happening throughout June through viewing parties, program activations and more.

In another victory for Houston-area hospitality workers, unionized employees at the Marriott Marquis Houston have secure...
06/05/2026

In another victory for Houston-area hospitality workers, unionized employees at the Marriott Marquis Houston have secured a new contract for higher wages.

The new agreement includes a minimum wage increase to $22 per hour by the end of the contract and other benefits such as parking, lowered healthcare costs, a paid holiday for Juneteenth and other worker protections.

Get the full story at houstonpublicmedia.org

In another victory for Houston-area hospitality workers, unionized employees at the Marriott Marquis Houston have secure...
06/05/2026

In another victory for Houston-area hospitality workers, unionized employees at the Marriott Marquis Houston have secured a new contract for higher wages.

The new contract, which covers approximately 350 employees, marks the most recent in a series of victories for hospitality workers in Houston. 

Ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston city leaders and advocates unveiled a new anti-human trafficking ...
06/05/2026

Ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston city leaders and advocates unveiled a new anti-human trafficking public awareness campaign.

Billboards declaring Houston a “No Trafficking Zone,” in both English and Spanish, are going up across the city.

Texas Supreme Court justices say they won't decide whether two state laws give an illegal discount to telecommunication ...
06/05/2026

Texas Supreme Court justices say they won't decide whether two state laws give an illegal discount to telecommunication companies — because the nearly 60 cities challenging the statutes in a lawsuit shouldn't have sued the state of Texas in the first place.

The high court says Dallas, Houston, Austin and other cities improperly named the state of Texas as a defendant in a suit alleging telecom providers get an unlawful discount on the rates they pay to cities.

A rare dolphin sighting in Galveston Bay sparked research and garnered worldwide attention. "Dino" the dolphin, spotted ...
06/05/2026

A rare dolphin sighting in Galveston Bay sparked research and garnered worldwide attention. "Dino" the dolphin, spotted in 2022, was missing its flukes.

Researchers saw the dolphin swimming without its flukes, or tail fins, in 2022. There have been only four other similarly documented cases around the world.

More rain is expected to fall throughout the Houston area this weekend, and potentially during Saturday’s Pride parade a...
06/05/2026

More rain is expected to fall throughout the Houston area this weekend, and potentially during Saturday’s Pride parade and festival, according to the National Weather Service.

Total rainfall amounts for the weekend will vary from location to location. A National Weather Service meteorologist says residents can expect at least 1-3 inches.

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