Posted on · On Thursday’s show: We continue our discussions of lessons learned five years after Harvey. Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett joins us to contemplate how every storm presents a unique set of challenges for the region.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn what's unusual about this week’s Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked a Texas social media law from taking effect. And former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett discuss how to improve our public discourse.
Posted on · Experts discuss the storm aftermath, recovery/rescue, and how the Houston area should prepare for future hurricanes.
Posted on · They are part of the bond program voters approved last year. The county has launched an interactive website that includes detailed information about each project.
Posted on · The TMC3 will aim to become a world-leading hub for biomedical research.
Posted on · Judge Lina Hidalgo unveiled the new billboards, which display the traditional countdown and preparedness messages. Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss the latest efforts to crack down on overserving at Houston bars, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett joins us for another Houston Matters' exit interview, we review the year in immigration with News 88.7's Elizabeth Trovall, and our “non-experts” joins us to parse The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the weeks' news.
Posted on · The city’s post Harvey recovery ‘Czar’, who recently stepped down, also says a comprehensive protection infrastructure for Southeast Texas will cost billions and take decades to complete.
Posted on · Politicians from all levels of government underscore the dedication the former President showed to public service throughout his life.
Posted on · The total distributed charitable donations has been $113.6 million. The funds have provided recovery assistance to approximately 190,000 households.
Posted on · Not sure who's after your vote this Midterm Election? Get a brief introduction.
Posted on · The county judge says between $700 and $900 million would be used to match funding for federal projects
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: One year ago tomorrow, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Texas. We dedicate the entire hour today to looking back at the storm and the recovery efforts thus far.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We discuss a Baytown pipe manufacturer exemption request on imported steel and aluminum tariffs. Our political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories, and Houston Public Media’s 'Stories from the Storm' series featuring stories from community leaders and everyday Houstonians on how Harvey changed lives. Plus, we learn what went wrong at Worthing High.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett note there was no structural flooding