Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria is resigning effective July 1. The news comes after a week of Republican demands for her ouster on the heels of a primary election marked by long delays in releasing vote totals.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Pres. Joe Biden is visiting Houston today in the wake of last week’s massive power and water outages. We discuss the value of post-disaster presidential visits. Plus: Providing trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking, and celebrating 50 years of The Rothko Chapel.
Posted on · On Monday's show: How freezing temperatures are affecting the region, and a new program provides trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking.
Posted on · Recovering addict Erik Richards tells Houston Matters how the county's STAR Drug Court saved his life.
Posted on · People associated with the slain deputy are reportedly under armed protection, including former Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson.
Posted on · We continue our look back at the biggest stories of 2016 by examining the year in Houston politics. Of course, the biggest story of the year was the presidential election. But there were plenty of local stories too. We talk with Andrew Schneider, News 88.7’s political reporter, about all the Houston and Texas stories stemming […]
Posted on · Democrat Kim Ogg's win in the Harris County District Attorney's office is Republican Devon Anderson's loss.
Posted on · Ogg won a rematch of the race against Republican incumbent Devon Anderson.
Posted on · Candidates say some new initiatives can help ease problems at the Harris County Jail.
Posted on · Ogg, who lost to Republican Devon Anderson in 2014, calls for faster action on bail bond reform. She also blames the incumbent DA for a scandal involving the destruction of evidence, which has compromised hundreds of criminal cases.
Posted on · Anderson is asking Harris County voters to give her another two years to implement criminal justice reforms, such as an overhaul of the bail system.
Posted on · With the November election fast approaching and early voting around the corner, we devote time over the next few weeks to two key races in Harris County for Sheriff and District Attorney, and offer you a chance to talk directly with candidates vying for your vote. Today, we welcome your questions for Harris County District […]
Posted on · With the November election fast approaching and early voting around the corner, we’re devoting time to two key races in Harris County for Sheriff and District Attorney, and offering you a chance to talk directly with candidates vying for your vote. On this edition of Houston Matters, we welcome your questions for Harris County District […]
Posted on · Last December , a rape victim was housed for nearly a month at the Harris County Jail in order to ensure she would testify against a serial rapist who assaulted her. The prosecutor concluded it was the only viable option after she suffered a mental breakdown on the witness stand and said […]
Posted on · Last December (2015), a rape victim was housed for nearly a month at the Harris County Jail in order to ensure she would testify against a serial rapist who assaulted her. The prosecutor concluded it was the only viable option after she suffered a mental breakdown on the witness stand and said she would not […]