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Posted on · While the school district found majority support for the proposal, some have concerns about how the new schedule will affect marginalized populations like economically disadvantaged families and disabled students.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: With a number of Texas school districts considering or choosing to implement four-day school weeks, we discuss how'd they work and the pros and cons. And a local CPA answers listener questions about preparing their federal income taxes this year.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Parents expressed concerns about the shortened week, while students supported it.
Posted on · The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused the fire. KMCO says isobutylene caused the initial ignition and the fire was further fueled by ethanol and ethyl acrylate.
Posted on · Moore spent more than half an hour reading a prepared statement and answering questions from frustrated community members at a board meeting Tuesday night.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: An audit of Crosby ISD, our weekly political roundup, answers to your questions about bugs and insects, and improving the relationship between journalists and activists.
Posted on · Scott Davis addresses his district's financial situation and what to expect next.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The former president of USA Gymnastics has been arrested in relation to an indictment in Texas. Then, Crosby ISD's superintendent discusses his district's financial woes. Plus, we learn how Houston can cope with projected population growth. And Markus Zusak talks about his novel, Bridge of Clay.
Posted on · Reporter Shelby Webb explains why the district is moving forward with layoffs.
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.