On Friday's show: A Galveston County jury has sentenced James Elmore, 61, to 20 years in prison for his role in a decades-old "Texas Killing Fields" case that went unsolved for over 40 years. We get the details on his trial and sentencing.

Also this hour: NASA just launched a new telescope. We learn what makes the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope different than others before it, like the Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, and what the agency hopes to discover with new snapshots of the universe.

Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And members of the ensemble WindSync tell us about their joint performance with Musiqa tonight at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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On Thursday's show: We discuss the recent deal the city of Houston made promising to never absorb The Woodlands in exchange for $50 million over the next four years.

Also this hour: We discuss how the growth of AI is shaping the medical field for doctors and patients.

Then, a DPS trooper tells us what to do if (and, let's face it when) you’re in a fender bender on Houston roads and highways.

And the folks behind Houston's online radio station Ice House Radio talk about their mission to share and document Southern music culture.

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On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the after effects of Tropical Storm Edouard after it made its way through southeast Texas.

Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Then, what's the holy grail of memorabilia from NASA's Apollo program? We find out as we learn about the realm of space memorabilia.

And a new art exhibit at Rice called Radiant Geometries explores academic concepts like math, science, and technology through Indigenous and Latin American traditions.

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On Tuesday's show: Tropical Storm Edouard has formed moving in the Gulf and could bring heavy rain to parts of Greater Houston today. We have the very latest on the forecast and how area communities are preparing.

Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies offer their suggestions for the best breakfast and brunch options in town.

And, last week, Houston Audubon announced its rebranding itself as Birds Houston, to better describe the organization’s mission to connect people with birds and to champion conservation. Birds and birding are surprisingly big in Greater Houston, which explains why there’s a Texas-sized field guide, called Birds of Texas, describing the hundreds of bird species you can find here. We learn more about it from its author.

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On Monday's show: Fort Bend County commissioners voted last week to strip funding and staff from the office of elected County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, creating a new civil legal department under the court's own control. We learn what it could mean for the county and its residents.

Also this hour: A tropical disturbance in the Gulf could develop into a tropical depression -- or even a tropical storm -- by Tuesday, the National Weather Service predicts, with several inches of rain falling in southeast Texas. We get the latest information on how it might affect Greater Houston.

Then, during his visit to Johnson Space Center last week, President Trump signed an executive order to get the ball rolling on a U.S. Space Academy. We learn what it would do and consider whether the announcement signals an intent to place it here in Space City. And we reflect on how the often-overlooked Gemini missions won the space race.

Plus, we discuss hair loss, hair changes, and signs of a need for medical attention with Dr. Oyetewa Asempa from Align Dermatology.

And we preview the Texans season with Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle.

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On Friday's show: We get details on Pres. Trump's visit to Houston, with a RNC fundraiser last night and plans to bestow the Artemis II astronauts with a Congressional Space Medals of Honor today.

Also this hour: we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

Then, restaurants come and go. So, how are some able to stand the test of time and become dining institutions that have stuck around 50, 80, or even more than a hundred years? We visit three of Houston's longest-lived eateries to find out.

And we learn about an exhibition called Anomalous, which features works by a pair of Houston artists examining the beauty in imperfections.

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On Thursday's show: We talk with Houston Public Media’s Dominic Anthony Walsh about Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz being a no-show at a Houston City Council public safety committee meeting this week examining a report on HPD calls involving ICE. We also discuss a $50 million agreement under consideration by Houston City Council that would, in part, include a decision not to absorb Woodlands Township.

Also this hour: We get an update on developments in the bid for an NHL expansion team in Houston or Austin.

Then, many companies promote drinks or supplements as health-forward, but what works best for you and when should you put them down?

And we preview this weekend’s Houston Mariachi Festival.

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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: We learn how the concept of cohousing works by visiting East End Commons, a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept that just opened in the East End.

And two local ensembles come together to celebrate the 90th birthday of composer Arvo Pärt with a pair of concerts Aug. 29 and 30. We learn more from the founders of Kinetic and Cor Mundi.

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On Tuesday's show: The city of Houston has opened a program to provide funding to help homeowners whose property was damaged in the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. We get details on how the federally funded program works and who is eligible.

Also this hour: The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is holding an infrastructure summit and expo Wednesday. We learn more about it from the chamber’s Laura Murillo.

Then, while the political world is focused on the upcoming election, we’re going to look back at historic leaders in Houston’s history, and why some are beloved, some are seen as controversial, and why those sentiments can change over time.

And Houston artist Avery Brown Renfro discusses three generations of art in her family -- her work and that of her father and grandfather, Bruce Brown and Leon Renfro. An exhibit at Texas Southern University celebrating all three is on display beginning Aug. 29.

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On Monday's show: More than 20 Houston-area apartment landlords are accused of using a shared pricing algorithm to push rents higher. We find out what a settlement means for affected renters.

Also this hour: As Houstonians, we waste a lot of time sitting in traffic. We lose hours doom scrolling on social media. We also lose precious time contending with spam calls and junk mail, which only seem to get worse as time goes by. Can we free ourselves from unsolicited calls, e-mails, and texts?

Then, a Houston Chronicle article laid out how HISD and other districts may be gaming the system to artificially inflate their state accountability grades and why that particular gravy train may soon end. We discuss that and other developments in education with a roundtable of reporters.

And the Astros General Manager, Dana Brown, is parting ways with the team after four seasons. We talk about his tenure and what comes next for the team, which is tied for the division lead, with Bleav in Astros podcast co-host Jeff Balke.

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