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Full Show: Sports Betting In Texas, And ‘How To Walk Away’ (May 15, 2018)

On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: We learn how a major ruling on sports betting might affect Texas. Then, a new report says Houston can’t expect all the oil jobs lost in the latest downturn to return. Plus, we get an update on transportation issues in the region. We learn about a summit addressing sexual harassment. And Houston writer Katherine Center discusses her new novel, How To Walk Away.

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On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: A major ruling from the Supreme Court is a big win for sports gamblers — in other states. Experts say, here in Texas, there's still a long way to go before sports betting is a reality. We learn more about the ruling.

Then, a new report says Houston can't rely on the return of oil jobs lost in the recent downturn. News 88.7's Travis Bubenik tells us what that means for the city's economic future.

Also this hour: We continue our 4th annual State of Houston series with an update on the state of traffic and transportation in Houston from News 88.7’s Gail Delaughter. We learn about a summit addressing sexual harassment. And Houston writer Katherine Center talks about her new novel How To Walk Away.

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