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Happy Constitution Day: Now, What Should Be The 28th Amendment?

Posted on September 16, 2016 · Aurora Losada Today is National Constitution Day and Houston Matters asked their audience what’s so important to them that they would want it added to the U.S. Constitution as the 28th Amendment. Here is a summary of some of your ideas, via email and Twitter: 1. “Universal Healthcare, if necessary a single-payer system. As […]

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On Constitution Day: A Reading of The Bill of Rights

Posted on September 17, 2015 · Today is Constitution Day, a federally observed day to recognize the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. On Sept. 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document on which the structure of our federal government was delineated, and with it came ten amendments, known as The Bill of Rights. While 17 more have been […]

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Mayor Sylvester Turner rolls out $6.2 billion budget, his final as Houston mayor

Posted on May 17, 2023 · The FY 2024 budget includes a 3% pay raise for municipal workers, including police, and a 6% raise for firefighters. This would be the fire department’s third pay raise in three years.

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Houston Matters 10th Anniversary (April 26, 2023)

Posted on April 26, 2023 · In a two-hour special edition of Houston Matters, we share some highlights from our first ten years, including some of the team’s favorite reports and conversations, famous voices you’ve heard, and great musical moments.

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Astros extension of beer sales through end of game raises concerns from MADD

Posted on April 17, 2023 · "The only thing to sober you up is time. So any time there a lessened time, it's more of a chance that you're behind the wheel intoxicated."

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Stephen Silas not returning as coach of Houston Rockets

Posted on April 10, 2023 · The Rockets finished with the NBA’s worst record in each of his first two seasons as they traded or released all their established stars to embark on a complete rebuild.

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Happy Constitution Day: Now, What Should Be The 28th Amendment?

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On Constitution Day: A Reading of The Bill of Rights

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