On Monday’s Houston Matters: A potential settlement is near in a class action lawsuit over heat in a Texas prison. A federal court hearing Tuesday could approve the terms of the settlement. Also, we learn more about the Democratic candidates facing off in the May 22 runoff election for the right to take on incumbent Republican John Culberson in Texas’ 7th Congressional District.
Also this hour: Over the next three days, Houston will host the Japan-Texas Economic Summit. We learn how leaders from Texas and Japan foster economic collaboration between the two entities. Then, Dr. Lori Teller from Meyerland Animal Clinic answers your pet care questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on recent developments in Houston Sports.
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