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Data centers pause (Sept. 22, 2026)

September 22, 2026

On Tuesday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to pause permits for new data centers until state regulators complete an audit of those projects. The order was the latest in a series of moves against proposed data centers by Abbott, who has raised concerns about water and power usage before. But this week's order marked an escalation affecting more projects than ever before.Also this hour: We revisit the first-ever National Women's Conferen...

Nuclear energy in Texas (Sept. 21, 2026)

September 21, 2026

On Monday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals will be restored, ending a standoff with the federal government that began last December. We learn what the standoff was about, how it was resolved, and what it means for Houston hospitals and patients.Also this hour: Houston is often referred to as the energy capital of the world. But what role can the city play in the future of nuclear energy? That's the subject of a meetin...

West side growth (Sept. 18, 2026)

September 18, 2026

On Friday's show: Gas prices have been climbing for months, but it's diesel that is setting records. The average price hit $6.31 a gallon this week, the highest level on record and nearly 70 percent higher than a year ago. We take a closer look at some of the reasons why.Also this hour: Jobs, housing, schools, health care, business -- it all continues to expand on Greater Houston’s west side. We examine why Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, and other western communities keep growing.Then, we break do...