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Erica Smith

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Erica Smith

    A New Study Shows the U.S. Could Face a Major Surgeon Shortage | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News (opens the original)

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    By 2038, the supply of surgeons is expected to drop over 4 percent, while demand is over 12 percent- totaling almost 28,000 surgeons- according to research by Case Western Reserve University. E.R. Doctor Amy Ho says people end up at the emergency room because they couldn't get an appointment with a specialist. "So sometimes they end up waiting for procedures a little bit too late until it's an emergency- because that's the only way they can get in." She said. Specialties such as vascular, ophtha

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Erica Smith

    Texas Space Commission Considers a $100 Million Dollar Bid for Nasa's Space Academy | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News (opens the original)

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    Nasa is moving at warp speed to build their space academy slated for 2031 and Texas leaders want Nasa to choose the Lone Star State. Ars Technica's Eric Berger says Houston's proximity to Nasa makes sense. "I think it would most likely be sited near Johnson's Space Center for training purposes." He said. NASA's request for information, inviting all 50 states, posted on the government website Sept. 10, laying out details for the future academy’s requirements. The government intends to break groun

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · By Erica Smith

    Mortgage Rates Top 7% For the First Time Since Early 2025 | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News (opens the original)

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    The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose 8 points to 7.03% from last week’s 6.95%- the highest since January 2025. Houston Association of Realtors, Theresa Hill, says the increase will affect the bottom line, but if you’re looking in Houston- you’re in luck. “Higher mortgage rates are creating an affordability hurdle for home buyers, but Houston is in a better position than other markets in the U.S. because our home prices have remained relatively stable and our inventory has remained s

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · By Erica Smith

    Boosted by Sports, Online Prediction Markets Rake In Over $50 Billion | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News (opens the original)

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    The combined volume from Kalshi and Polymarket- more than doubled from May to July this summer, spiking from $26 to $53 Billion dollars according to Pew Research. Sports Talk 790’s Chris Gordy says these businesses don’t call this “betting”. “They consider themselves a prediction market- so its people making a prediction that Texas will win a game or something like that.” He said. During the FIFA World Cup, the revenue Kalshi peaked at $58 billion and Polymarket landed near $22 Billion June and

  5. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · By Erica Smith

    BREAKING: U.K. Police Arrest 5 Men Held on Suspicion of Terrorism at U.S. Air Force Base | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News (opens the original)

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    U.K. police said five men have been arrested near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran. Authorities say they are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks. London’s Metropolitan Police, which takes the lead on potential terrorism activities, said local police received a call at 12:45 a.m. related to the three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be traveling toward RAF Fairford- A U.K. owned base that is operated by th

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