Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s Speech On Border Issues, And Dueling MLK Day Parades
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Tag: border security
Houston Matters
Full Show: Border City Mayors, And Political Roundup (Jan. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Following Pres. Trump's address on border security, the mayors of McAllen and Laredo weigh in on the situation. Then, we break down the recent political news. Plus, we learn about notable shipwrecks off the Texas coast. And a series of play readings adds to the #MeToo conversation.
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Border Security Tops The Agenda For The New Congress
Posted on · Funding for a border wall prompts stalemate between Democrats and the Trump Administration as the government shutdown continues.
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Full Show: Border Security, And Vocalist Kristen Hertzenberg (Jan. 3, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We consider the reality of a border wall as the government shutdown continues over border security. Plus, we talk about sleep and sleep disorders, and vocalist Kristen Hertzenberg talks about growing up in Houston and previews an upcoming performance.
News
What You Need To Know About Mexico’s Historic Election
Posted on · Voters will get the chance to change the face of Mexico’s government, and affect the course of U.S. relations, with major border and trade issues at stake
Houston Matters
Full Show: What Asylum-Seekers Are Fleeing, And Comedian Mo Amer (June 29, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn what drives so many asylum seekers to flee their home countries in Central and South America and make the dangerous journey to the United States. Then, our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of The Week’s News. And Houston Comedian Mo Amer talks about his journey into comedy and his fateful plane ride with Eric Trump.
News
House GOP Immigration Bill Would End Family Separation At Border
Posted on · The bill is an attempt by Republican leaders to find a compromise with moderate GOP lawmakers. The House will vote on two immigration bills next week, including another supported by conservatives.
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Cornyn Pushes To Revive HUMANE Act In Wake Of Scandal Over Lost Immigrant Children
Posted on · The original 2014 bill sought protect unaccompanied minors crossing the border. Cornyn says it’s needed now to deal with risks stemming from parents and children being separated when they enter the U.S. illegally.
Texas
Andrew White Proposes Cutting Border Security, Expanding Gambling To Fund A $5,000 Raise For Teachers
Posted on · The Democrat running for governor says his $6.5 billion plan would also fund universal full-day Pre-K and a $5,000 college scholarship for anyone who graduates from a public high school with a 3.0 GPA or better
Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vows To Challenge Lupe Valdez On Border Issues
Posted on · Democratic Candidate for Governor Lupe Valdez released Tuesday, April 17, a statement responding to Governor Greg Abbott's comments on her views on border security and immigration
Houston Matters
Some Welcoming, Some Concerned As Texas National Guard Troops Deploy To The Border
Posted on · As the Texas National Guard deploys troops to the US-Mexico border, Houston Matters checks in with several reporters to see how the forces' presence is being received there.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Troops At The Border, And Repealing A Constitutional Amendment (April 9, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about Texas National Guard troops being deployed to the border. Then, we discuss the process of repealing a constitutional amendment. Plus, veterinarian Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And we get an update on Houston sports.
News
Why U.S. Militarization Of Border Isn’t New
Posted on · In 2010, President Barack Obama deployed National Guard troops to the border over fear of increasing drug-trafficking violence
Immigration
FACT CHECK: Trump’s Tweets On ‘Caravans’ Crossing The Border
Posted on · NPR fact-checked the president's claims on Twitter that "caravans" of people are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to take advantage of DACA, and that Mexico could stop the inflow
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Trump Says ‘Nobody Knows’ If An Immigration Deal Can Happen
Posted on · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised to bring up a bill to address DACA, border security and other issues, even if no consensus emerges before the next funding deadline, on Feb. 8