Full Show: DA Ogg Requests Additional Funds To Hire Prosecutors, And Why We Are Emotionally Attached To Local Brands (June 25, 2019)

On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: The Harris County Commissioners Court considers DA Ogg’s request for additional prosecutors, and we discuss why we’re emotionally attached to local brands, and the evolution of language.

Abner Fletcher

| June 25, 2019, 12:17 PM (Last Updated: June 26, 2019, 7:55 AM)

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On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg wants money to hire additional prosecutors and investigators. Harris County Commissioners Court is considering her request. Ogg joins us to explain exactly what she wants to do.

And, the last time Ogg sought more prosecutors was in February when she requested an additional $20 million to do so. Commissioners turned her down. But that was then – this is now – and the request today is for far less. We hear more from reporter Keri Blakinger who covers criminal justice for the Houston Chronicle.

Also this hour: We discuss why we become so emotionally attached to brands and chains, and the "sense of place" they can create.

Then, we welcome your questions, comments and examples of the ever-changing world of the English language.

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