Houston Matters
Special Edition: Lessons of Hurricane Laura
Posted on · Experts discuss the storm aftermath, recovery/rescue, and how the Houston area should prepare for future hurricanes.
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News
Harris County Has More Than 50 Flood Control Projects Underway
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.
Health & Science
New Texas Medical Center Campus Will Have Plenty Of Connectivity And Green Space
Posted on · The TMC3 will aim to become a world-leading hub for biomedical research.
Local
Harris County Uses Bilingual Billboards About Hurricane Season For The First Time
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.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Crack Down On Overserving At Houston Bars, And Judge Ed Emmett (Dec. 21, 2018)
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.
Houston Matters
Odum Thinks Houston Will Be Better Prepared To Face Severe Weather In The Future
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.
News
Texans React To The Passing Of George H.W. Bush
Posted on · Politicians from all levels of government underscore the dedication the former President showed to public service throughout his life.
News
Final Round Of Grants From Harvey Relief Fund To Go To 17 Non-Profit Organizations
Posted on · The total distributed charitable donations has been $113.6 million. The funds have provided recovery assistance to approximately 190,000 households.
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.
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
News
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?