Party Politics
Party Politics: To Re-Open, Or Not To Re-Open
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
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Harris County
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Sued Over Face Mask Requirement
Posted on · The suit claims Hidalgo has exceeded her authority by implementing orders more restrictive than those of Gov. Greg Abbott, which take precedence.
Harris County
Harris County Requiring Residents To Wear Masks Outdoors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced her order requiring face coverings on most county residents who leave the house, in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Under the executive order, people ages 10 and older must cover noses and mouths with a mask, bandanna, scarf or other face covering if leaving […]
Politics
Analysis: Michael Quinn Sullivan’s Torment Of Dennis Bonnen Could End Next Week
Posted on · Next week could see the public airing of a secret recording that has had the Texas Capitol twisted in drama for most of the summer. With that, members of the Texas House can decide whether their speaker, Dennis Bonnen, made a big mistake or a little one.
News
Houston Police: Officer Is Shot After Suspects Beat Priest
Posted on · Police Chief Art Acevedo Acevedo denounces politicians who may look to offer their sympathies while doing little legislatively to keep firearms from dangerous criminals.
News
Grand Jury Indicts Man On Capital Murder Charge For El Paso Attack
Posted on · El Paso prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Patrick Crusius, who remains jailed without bond.
News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Announces Roundtables To Explore Responses To El Paso Shooting
Posted on · Abbott announced a similar series of roundtables after the shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Texas
Texas Leaders: Hemp Law Did Not Decriminalize Marijuana
Posted on · A law legalizing hemp changed the definition of marijuana, causing district attorneys across the state to drop low-level possession cases and stop accepting new ones.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Designed To Limit Property Tax Growth
Posted on · A top priority of state leaders, the legislation requires voter approval before local governments increase their property tax revenue by more than 3.5%.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Signs $11.6 Billion School Finance Measure Into Law
Posted on · The high-priority bill boosts per-student funding and reduces property taxes across the state.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Raising Sales Taxes, And Arkema Indictments (April 11, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The case for raising the state sales tax, criminal charges against Arkema, what Galveston would look like if there was never a 1900 storm, improving walking and biking, and comedian Cheech Marin.
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President Trump Visits Texas To Talk Immigration And Loosen Oil Regulations
Posted on · The president announces executive orders to boost the energy sector and attends two fundraisers.
Houston Matters
In Crucial Year For Public Education Funding, Texas Teachers March, Lobby In Austin
Posted on · Zeph Capo, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, talks to Houston Matters about the day of action at the Capitol and weighs in on the legislation that has been filed.
Top Stories
Houston Councilman Delays Agenda, Lt. Governor Calls For $3 Billion From Rainy Day Fund For Flood Infrastructure, And Democrat Christina Morales Wins Texas House Seat
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
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Texas Senate Unanimously Passes $5,000 Teacher Pay Raises, Adding Librarians
Posted on · The proposal faces an uphill climb in the lower chamber, with House Speaker Dennis Bonnen saying he prefers to give school districts flexibility on addressing teacher pay.