The Mark, Melynda & Ed Show

The Mark, Melynda & Ed Show

They are live, local, and new every weekday. Mark, Melynda & Ed are now discussing the big stories that matter most to your family and our country. The big stories that affect your family budget and the community where you live will always be the main focus. So, tune in every weekday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on NewsRadio KLBJ 590AM & 99.7 FM.

  1. 2h ago

    10-29-26 Mark, Melynda & Ed

    -DHS data leak: Information on more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel has been published online. DHS says it is responding to a potential breach, although the full scope and source of the data have not been independently verified. -Alaska Senate campaign investigation: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into allegations involving Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign and the recruitment of an independent candidate with a name similar to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. -Austin wildfire plan: The Austin City Council has approved an update to its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, addressing wildfire risk reduction and preparedness. -James Talarico: Questions have reportedly been raised about Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's account of what led him to enter politics. The specific allegation and supporting evidence still need verification. -Potential challenges to House members' swearing-in: Some conservative House Republicans are discussing possible challenges to the swearing-in of Democratic Socialists of America members-elect. The legal implications and likelihood of such challenges succeeding remain uncertain. -Austin shelter dog Major: A federal judge has extended an order blocking the euthanasia of Major, a dog held at the Austin Animal Center for more than 500 days. The court is considering whether an independent evaluation could determine if rehabilitation is possible. -Houston apartment shooting: Houston police are investigating a shooting after a man wearing a Halloween costume allegedly tried to enter the wrong apartment. Police said the resident and the other man struggled before the resident shot him. -Shane James trial: Opening statements and testimony are beginning in the capital murder trial of Shane James, who is accused of killing six people in shootings in Austin and Bexar County in December 2023. His defense plans to pursue an insanity defense.

  2. 1d ago

    10-28-26 Mark, Melynda & Ed

    -The nation’s two largest teachers’ unions are among the most powerful entities in the Democratic Party. -Control of the U.S. Senate could come down to the outcome of the race in Alaska. -Growing concerns surrounding Lady Bird Lake and its hike-and-bike trail following a call to police from a woman who said she was being followed by three men and assaulted. -The Pflugerville City Council has approved a new ordinance establishing strict guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and surveillance technology. -The man charged in the 2025 crash that killed Killeen Fire Department Captain Marvin Taylor III has been found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years of probation. -A family is demanding answers after a Colorado man was found dead in a locked bathroom. -Police were called to a soccer game for preschool-aged children in Florida. -President Donald Trump was in Texas yesterday campaigning for Ken Paxton.

  3. 2d ago

    10-27-26 Mark, Melynda & Ed

    - Texas early voting turnout is being compared with the 2018 election, with turnout slightly behind 2018 after the first seven days. - Airbnb is introducing new rules, effective November 20, 2026, that generally prevent hosts from requiring guests to complete chores typically handled by professional cleaners. - Gov. Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa make their closing arguments in the final weeks of campaigning. - Daniel Taylor, a former Texas Tech marketing and supply chain management professor, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on October 23, 2026. - A Florida mother allegedly left four children home alone for five days while traveling to Las Vegas and faces child neglect charges. - Capital Metro releases a new survey examining riders’ concerns about homelessness. - An 18-year-old New Jersey man accused of murdering two high school friends may pursue an insanity defense, though a formal decision has not been confirmed.

  4. 3d ago

    10-26-26 Mark, Melynda & Ed

    - The Transgender Education Network of Texas has filed a pre-lawsuit petition in Travis County seeking to identify those responsible for mailers and text messages that allegedly impersonated the organization. - Gov. Greg Abbott has announced $40 million in funding for 411 Texas school systems to strengthen teacher recruitment, preparation, and mentorship. - The Trump administration is welcoming a federal appeals court ruling that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee detained immigrants the right to bond hearings. - The Austin City Council has approved more than $1.2 million in economic development funding for local businesses and community-serving organizations, including a nonprofit. - A discussion of polling ahead of the 2026 midterm elections examines public opinion toward democratic socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America. - Dr. John Lott, a Second Amendment researcher, challenges official FBI statistics on active-shooter incidents, arguing that armed civilians stop more attacks than federal data suggests.

  5. 6d ago

    10-23-26 Mark Melynda and Ed

    The DOJ investigates Corey Lewandowski and San Marcos police arrested several Texas State University frat members for hazing.

  6. Oct 22

    10-22-26 Mark, Melynda & Ed

    - Matthew McConaughey has drawn criticism for encouraging voters to support independent candidates in this election. - The Austin City Council is considering using taxpayer funds to help residents pay their rent. - The federal government is searching for a location for the new United States Space Academy, and Texas is being considered as a potential site. - A Travis County jury has found Daniel Perry not guilty. - Texas Education Savings Accounts have raised questions about transparency, as officials will not release the names of participating schools. - General Motors (GM) plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) in both vehicle manufacturing and vehicle technology.

  7. Oct 21

    10-21-26 Mark Melynda and Ed

    A HOA in Conroe fights with a resident over her bee hive and parents of AISD dislike the bus hubs very much.

  8. Oct 20

    10-20-26 Mark, Melynda & Ed

    In Tuesday's show, Mark & Ed discuss Talarico avoiding Bernie Sanders' rally in El Paso, TX, the closure of some Austin ISD schools, and San Marcos ISD wanting to provide housing for teachers.

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They are live, local, and new every weekday. Mark, Melynda & Ed are now discussing the big stories that matter most to your family and our country. The big stories that affect your family budget and the community where you live will always be the main focus. So, tune in every weekday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on NewsRadio KLBJ 590AM & 99.7 FM.

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    The Mark, Melynda & Ed Show
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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