Full Show: Warning to Humanity, and Houstonians’ Favorite Books (Sept. 10, 2018)

On Monday’s Houston Matters: We get an update on the case of a Dallas police officer fatally shooting a black man in his apartment. Then, scientists warn humanity about impending environmental disasters. Plus, Houstonians discuss their favorite books. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.

Abner Fletcher

| September 10, 2018, 5:00 AM

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On Monday’s Houston Matters: The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is launching its own investigation to find out why a Dallas police officer shot and killed a man in his apartment. That police officer was arrested on manslaughter charges Sunday. As we follow developments, we consider why this case is significant.

Plus: Where you live in Houston could have a huge influence on your health, as News 88.7's Davis Land explains.

Also this hour: We preview Cover to Cover, Houston Public Media's show about Houstonians and their love of reading. Then, scientists around the world — including some in Houston — have issued a Second Notice to humanity about the environmental issues facing the planet.

And the cities of Houston and Boston battled for sports supremacy over the weekend. Jeff Balke tells us how it went.

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