Gail Delaughter
@gaildelaughter.bsky.social
News Anchor at Houston Public Media News 88.7, along with public stations across the state as part of the Texas Newsroom. New Orleans girl, flâneuse, likes cool things.
Excited to unbox this on a Monday morning!
August 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Excited to unbox this on a Monday morning!
Most respondents told a recent survey they didn't think local and state officials were prepared for Beryl.
As Central Texas and much of the state grapples with catastrophic flooding, Houston marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Beryl.
Houston marks one-year anniversary of Hurricane Beryl as state reels over deadly flooding in Central Texas
More than two-thirds of residents surveyed by Rice University's Kinder Institute said they felt prepared for Beryl, the category 1 storm that passed almost directly over Houston on July 8, 2024. Many of them did not feel the same about local and state officials.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Most respondents told a recent survey they didn't think local and state officials were prepared for Beryl.
HPD says it gave out about 300 tickets during the enforcement effort www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston mayor announces new traffic enforcement initiative along I-45 and I-69/U.S. 59 | Houston Public Media
A Houston Police Department spokesperson said the initiative began on Wednesday and Thursday and that approximately 300 citations were issued along the two freeways.
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June 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
HPD says it gave out about 300 tickets during the enforcement effort www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
"Austin's City Council was warned Tuesday that an ambitious plan to build parks and public spaces over I-35 will require tough choices to avoid straining the city's finances for decades." www.kut.org/transportati...
Plans for parks over I-35 collide with Austin's cash crunch
Austin City Council members are divided over whether to fund highway parks as financial warnings mount, but they must make a decision before the end of the month.
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May 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Austin's City Council was warned Tuesday that an ambitious plan to build parks and public spaces over I-35 will require tough choices to avoid straining the city's finances for decades." www.kut.org/transportati...
The project drew significant pushback from rural landowners along the route www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston to Dallas high-speed rail loses $64 million Amtrak grant in cost-cutting measure by feds | Houston Public Media
The grant, which was awarded in September in the final months of the Biden administration, was to be used in planning efforts to get the project moving again. The Trump administration now says the Tex...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The project drew significant pushback from rural landowners along the route www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
We're waiting for comment from the city as to what's next for the bike lane www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Austin Street bike lane removal begins in Midtown Houston amid outcry from cyclists | Houston Public Media
The Austin Street cyclepath, considered the spine of the bike lane network rolled out in the city over recent years, will be taken out and not replaced.
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March 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We're waiting for comment from the city as to what's next for the bike lane www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Photos and more from Tuesday's protest on Heights Blvd www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston cycling advocates protest removal of safety features along Heights Boulevard | Houston Public Media
After Houston Public Works removed protections from the Heights Boulevard bike lane, more than 20 demonstrators lined the street Tuesday in protest. Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s administration says t...
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March 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Photos and more from Tuesday's protest on Heights Blvd www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Our Dominic Anthony Walsh will be at this afternoon's protest and he'll be reporting live during All Things Considered. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston Public Works removes protectors along Heights Boulevard bike lane because of ‘safety issues’ | Houston Public Media
According to the Federal Highway Administration, adding physical protectors separating cyclists from vehicular traffic can reduce bicycle-vehicle crashes by up to 53%.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our Dominic Anthony Walsh will be at this afternoon's protest and he'll be reporting live during All Things Considered. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Are you planning to try out the new Sugar Land microtransit program? #hounews www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Sugar Land launches microtransit pilot program | Houston Public Media
The program will offer low-cost, on-demand rides in minivans to locations around the city, which is southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County.
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March 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Are you planning to try out the new Sugar Land microtransit program? #hounews www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Have you seen the new Woodland Heights historic marker? It's on Bayland and Morrison.
March 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Have you seen the new Woodland Heights historic marker? It's on Bayland and Morrison.
Midtown cyclists don't have a lot of options when the bike lane comes to an abrupt end www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston’s Austin Street bike lanes unexpectedly blocked for construction project; advocates cry foul | Houston Public Media
BikeHouston executive director Joe Cutrufo said the nonprofit did not receive advance notice of the street closure and no detours or diversions have been provided for users of the bike lane.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Midtown cyclists don't have a lot of options when the bike lane comes to an abrupt end www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Had many chats and took many photos for Houston Public Media over the years. RIP Mayor Turner.
March 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Had many chats and took many photos for Houston Public Media over the years. RIP Mayor Turner.
Transit riders, what are your thoughts on METRO's new priorities? #hounews www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston transit authority unveils ‘METRONow’ initiative focused on cleanliness, safety and ridership | Houston Public Media
The regional transit authority’s flagship initiative has changed from “METRONext” to “METRONow.” According to observers, it’s mostly a rebrand of existing priorities.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Transit riders, what are your thoughts on METRO's new priorities? #hounews www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Good news for preservation-minded Houstonians on the northwest side www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Structure holding iconic Sears sign to be preserved as part of Houston redevelopment project | Houston Public Media
A collection of businesses and residents in the North Shepherd Drive area, along with two Houston preservation organizations and a former city council member, lobbied a developer to save the 75-year-o...
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February 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Good news for preservation-minded Houstonians on the northwest side www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Enjoying our first week in the new studios @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Enjoying our first week in the new studios @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social
Hey radio geeks, check out our new generator at Houston Public Media. Ensuring public radio goodness, come what may.
January 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hey radio geeks, check out our new generator at Houston Public Media. Ensuring public radio goodness, come what may.
Good Morning Houston!
January 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Good Morning Houston!
We have the latest on Houston's severe weather at News 88.7 and HoustonPubMedia.org www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston region to get widespread snowfall this week, some areas up to 5-6 inches | Houston Public Media
The storm is expected to bring a significant amount of snow, with totals ranging from one to three inches across much of the area. Parts of the region, along the Interstate 10 corridor south to the co...
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January 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We have the latest on Houston's severe weather at News 88.7 and HoustonPubMedia.org www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Officer shot and killed in southwest Houston and a suspect is on the loose. We have reporters at the scene so stay with us for the latest at News 88.7 www.houstonpublicmedia.org
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January 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Officer shot and killed in southwest Houston and a suspect is on the loose. We have reporters at the scene so stay with us for the latest at News 88.7 www.houstonpublicmedia.org
Join us this afternoon on @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social News 88.7 for coverage of the opening day of the Texas Legislature, along with our colleagues from the Texas Newsroom.
January 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us this afternoon on @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social News 88.7 for coverage of the opening day of the Texas Legislature, along with our colleagues from the Texas Newsroom.
KUHF @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social will soon be blasting 50,000 watts of public radio goodness from our cool new studios on the University of Houston campus. As they say on Svengoolie, "Clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!"
January 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
KUHF @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social will soon be blasting 50,000 watts of public radio goodness from our cool new studios on the University of Houston campus. As they say on Svengoolie, "Clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!"
RIP Bus Lady. Miss Janis was an engaged and insightful Houstonian and she will be missed news.rice.edu/news/2024/ri...
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December 18, 2024 at 9:35 PM
RIP Bus Lady. Miss Janis was an engaged and insightful Houstonian and she will be missed news.rice.edu/news/2024/ri...