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Posted on · Candidates in the Houston mayoral runoff picked up a slew of endorsements this week. In this week's political roundup, we discuss how much those endorsements mean in a runoff for a municipal election where turnout is already low.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott wants private school vouchers passed and tells opponents they'll face primary challenges for their seats if they don't give him what he wants.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Fifty years ago today, tennis star Billy Jean King struck a blow for women’s equality in sports, defeating her male counterpart, Bobby Riggs, in a televised match at the Astrodome seen by millions.
Posted on · We learn why the week before Labor Day in 2023 is different from other years as we discuss the latest developments in politics.
Posted on · We discuss developments in politics with the University of Houston's Elizabeth Simas and Jeronimo Cortina.
Posted on · Houston Matters reviews recent developments in local, state, and national politics.
Posted on · Political analysts discuss the property tax fight in Austin and the High Court's 6-3 ruling striking down the so-called "independent state legislature theory."
Posted on · HB 2127 bars cities and counties from passing local ordinances that exceed state law in several areas.
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary, we explore political transformation in Houston and the nation since the show launched.
Posted on · From what TEA may do with HISD, to speeches at CPAC and CERAWeek, we discuss – and try to keep the acronyms to a minimum – during this week’s political roundup.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Does the plan created in response to the Astroworld tragedy go far enough? And we discuss the week in politics.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: It could be a testy morning at Harris County Commissioners Court, where the five members will meet for the first time in weeks to officially sign off on a "no new revenue" budget.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: What a new survey says about why teachers are leaving the profession, the week in politics, how Houston shaped a popular plastic surgery procedure, and a visit to the Houston Yacht Club.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Why the number of childcare providers has shrunk in the last two years, the week in politics, Houston's best BBQ joints, and author Grace Li on her novel Portrait of a Thief.