Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine financial issues facing Crosby ISD. Then, we learn why oil and gas companies are flaring so much gas in West Texas. Plus, We learn about some of the less talked about local races in the 2018 midterm election. Then, Houston writer Lacy M. Johnson talks about her definition of justice. And we help you improve your public speaking.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Democratic Congressional hopeful Lizzie Pannill Fletcher answers listener questions. Former Congressman Bill Sarpalius talks about growing up on a boys ranch. And a festival celebrates black composers.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine what the new, tentative trade deal with Mexico could mean for Houston. We continue our series of candidate interviews with Todd Litton, who's running for Congressional District 2. Then, local comedians discuss the fine art of being funny in a politically correct world. And Julie Beasley talks about her children's book, H is for Harvey.
Posted on · In the first of a series of interviews with candidates running in November, we get to know Phillip Aronoff, the Republican Congressional candidate for District 29.
Posted on · Texas has eight independent candidates running for office, and the Libertarians will be on the statewide ballot once again
Posted on · Getting mentioned in a news story isn't the same thing as getting a vote
Posted on · The field for the 2018 elections crystallized Monday evening when Texas' month-long candidate filing period came to a relatively quiet close, and U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold is under more pressure after The New York Times published a report in which former staffers alleged the congressman bullied aides and had a volatile temper
Posted on · Texas Democrats appear headed toward a less-than-common scenario in their decades-long bid to retake the governor's office: a crowded, potentially competitive primary.
Posted on · Trump is fighting a thick fog of criticism over vulgar comments, Clinton's on defense against a WikiLeaks dump and the town hall format may present challenges for both. Here's what we're watching & follow our live fact—checking.
Posted on · With the November election fast approaching and early voting around the corner, we devote time over the next few weeks to two key races in Harris County for Sheriff and District Attorney, and offer you a chance to talk directly with candidates vying for your vote. Today, we welcome your questions for Harris County District […]
Posted on · Hispanic residents account for roughly 40 percent of the Texas population. Yet politically, Latinos as a group tend to punch well below their weight. Luis Elizondo-Thomson is trying to change that. Last August, he formed the Latino Texas Political Action Committee — or Latino Texas PAC. News 88.7 politics and government reporter Andrew Schneider asked […]
Posted on · Early voting begins this week for a March primary election which will determine the major party candidates for a number of statewide offices. While itâs clear who both Republicans and Democrats will put forward for Governor, the Lieutenant Governorâs race appears up for grabs. We learn about that and other offices for which the primary […]
Posted on · You may well know the name of Houstonâs mayor. You may know the name of one of the candidates running against her in next monthâs election. But odds are very good you donât know all nine. Yes â you read that right â there are nine people on the ballot running for mayor. And we […]
Posted on · You may well know the name of Houstonâs mayor. You may know the name of one of the candidates running against her in next monthâs election. But odds are very good you donât know all nine. Yes â you read that right â there are nine people on the ballot running for mayor. And we […]