In-Depth
Why Harris County Leaders Created The Position Of County Administrator
Posted on · Harris County was the only large county in Texas without an appointed administrator or manager -- until now.
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Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo (Sept. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers questions, a conversation with actors Brett Cullen and Tom Irwin, and an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Division In Venezuela, And Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo (Jan. 24, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss how division in Venezuela could affect oil and gas. Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo answers questions. And a look at plans to renovate two institutions -- the Memorial Park Golf Course and the Rothko Chapel.
Harris County
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Prepares To Leave Office January 1
Posted on · Emmett cites his work on mental health as his proudest accomplishment in office. His greatest frustration: lack of cooperation from state government.
Texas
Senate Effort To Pass Bathroom, Property Tax Bills Backfires
Posted on · State Representative Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) says he’ll kill his own bill before allowing it to pass with the Senate measures as amendments.
Houston Matters
A Closer Look at the Plan to Save the Dome
Posted on · Last week (Sept. 27, 2016), Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $10.5 million for the design phase for the Astrodome project. It's part of the $105 million plan to preserve and revitalize the iconic structure. That plan entails raising the structure's floor, providing underground parking and converting the building into usable public space. We talk […]
Full Show
A Closer Look at the Astrodome Plan: Friday’s Show (October 7, 2016)
Posted on · Last week (Sept. 27, 2016), Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $10.5 million for the design phase for the Astrodome project. It's part of the $105 million plan to preserve and revitalize the iconic structure. That plan entails raising the structure's floor, providing underground parking and converting the building into usable public space. On today’s […]