Texas

As The Democratic National Convention Begins, Some Texas Democrats Wish Their State Had A Bigger Role

Posted on · Some party leaders have pushed for convention organizers to give more prominent slots to Texans in the convention lineup, eager to show it is a battleground in November.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Prosperity Gospel, And Project Row Houses Turns 25 (Dec. 14, 2018)

Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about last night's HISD board meeting and about the latest efforts to woo the Democratic National Convention in 2020. Then, we explore how so-called prosperity gospel messages affect people's behavior. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news. And Project Row Houses turns 25.

Houston Matters

The Texas Delegation’s Role at the DNC

Posted on · The 2016 Democratic National Convention concluded last night, with Hillary Clinton accepting her party's nomination for President. We talk with Texas Public Radio's Ryan Poppe, who has been reporting this week from the convention in Philadelphia. We discuss the impact the Texas delegation had on events this week. We also check in with News 88.7’s […]

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Democratic Convention Wrap-Up: Friday’s Show (July 29, 2016)

Posted on · The 2016 Democratic National Convention concluded last night, with Hillary Clinton accepting her party's nomination for President. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with Texas Public Radio's Ryan Poppe, who has been reporting this week from the convention in Philadelphia. We discuss the impact the Texas delegation had on events this week. We […]