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What’s Next For The Astrodome? A Nonprofit Wants Your Input

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 20, 2021 · The Astrodome Conservancy is starting an eight-week program of online surveys, virtual meetings, and public events to gather as much input as possible from Harris County residents on the preferred fate of the domed stadium.

Tags astrodome Astrodome Conservancy Astrodome renovation Harris County Commissioners Court

Houston Matters

Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s Proposed Budget, And Astrodome Renovation Approval

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 14, 2018 · Our experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.

Tags Astrodome renovation Brandon Rottinghaus commissioners court DACA debate Donald Trump mark jones Podcast ‘Party Politics proposed budget

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Harris County will place a $1.2 billion bond referendum on the November ballot

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 3, 2022 · The lion’s share of the bond referendum would go to cover roads, drainage, and transportation projects, while the rest would go to parks and public safety.

Tags 2022 elections bond election bond referendum Harris County Commissioners Court public safety

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Bond proposal headed to voters, and previewing Houston Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 3, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 3, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Voters will get to decide in November whether Harris County can issue around $1 billion in bonds for infrastructre spending. Then, we discuss the week in politics. We preview the menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks. And we reflect on the disaster that was Woodstock '99.

Tags bond proposal food Harris County Commissioners Court Houston Restaurant Weeks infrastructure Joe Leydon music festivals Political Roundup politics restaurants school lunches the full menu Woodstock '99

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Harris County commissioners court passes measures supporting abortion, contraception access

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 28, 2022 · All three measures were approved in contentious 3-2 party-line votes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Tags abortion Harris County Commissioners Court reproductive health Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court

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Harris County leaders will weigh a bond election for the fall ballot

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 13, 2022 · Commissioner Adrian Garcia, up for reelection, is tying his political future to the measure, which could be used to pay for roads, parks, flood control, and public safety.

Tags 2022 elections bond election Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County Commissioners Court Jack Morman

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