Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke, Other Candidates Give Us Their Two Minute Elevator Pitch
Posted on · Not sure who's after your vote this Midterm Election? Get a brief introduction.
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Houston Matters
Emmett on Harris County’s Flood Bond: Voters Will Send Message
Posted on · The county judge says between $700 and $900 million would be used to match funding for federal projects
Houston Matters
Full Show: Hurricane Harvey — One Year Later (Aug. 24, 2018)
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.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, And Houston Public Media’s ‘Stories From The Storm’ (July 11, 2018)
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.
News
UPDATE: Heavy Rain Causes Street Flooding And Stranded Motorists In Houston
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett note there was no structural flooding
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Harris County Reopens Part Of Courthouse After Sustaining Damage From Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Four floors of the Criminal Justice Center resumed limited operations Monday
Houston Matters
How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?
Posted on · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Former Texans Cheerleaders File Lawsuit, And Concerns Heading Into Another Hurricane Season (June 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about the lawsuit filed by former Houston Texans cheerleaders. We discuss how experiences during Harvey could be dangerously shaping how we approach future storms. We break down The Good, Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about the flock of chickens that's taken up residence at Sam Houston State.
Houston Matters
What Flood Insurance Does And Doesn’t Cover
Posted on · A local expert joins Houston Matters to answer your questions about flood insurance.
Houston Matters
Shopping For A Hurricane Emergency Kit With Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Posted on · As another hurricane season approaches, what should be in your emergency kit?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Primary Election Runoff Day, And Hurricane Season Preparedness (May 22, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We recap what's at stake in the runoffs in the Texas primary election. We discuss the ethical questions raised by research on human embryos. We go shopping for an emergency kit with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. And we learn about the diverse musical acts coming to Houston this summer.
News
Harris County Officials Encourage Residents To Be Proactive In Protecting From Mosquito Bites
Posted on · Using repellent, wearing long sleeves and draining water accumulated outside of homes and in yards are some of the measures recommended by experts
Harris County
Officials Encourage To Buy Supplies During Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday
Posted on · The holiday ends at midnight on Monday, April 30, and products that can be useful during natural disasters qualify for the savings
Local
Greater Houston Area Officials Brainstorm ‘Reverse 911’ Flood Warning System
Posted on · With hurricane season approaching, officials hope to create the system "soon"
News
Turner And Emmett Agree With Bush On Framework For Post-Harvey Federal Aid
Posted on · The Houston Mayor recently criticized the Texas Land Commissioner because he considered local leaders were not being properly consulted