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UPDATE: Senate Approves Overturning FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal
Posted on · Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to overturn the FCC's controversial decision. But the measure has little chance of success in the House.
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‘Alert Houston’ Public Warning System To Become More Targeted
Posted on · The current public warning system contacts residents only through email or social media. But new "push" alerts are coming soon that target residents based on location.
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Worker Who Sent Hawaii False Alert Thought Missile Attack Was Imminent
Posted on · A missile defense drill enacted during a shift change at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency included the words "This is not a drill," the Federal Communications Commission report finds
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Harris County Praises FCC Decision To Make Critical Alerts More Effective And Precise
Posted on · A new rule approved by the Commission would be useful in emergency situations, such as hurricanes and wildfires
Houston Matters
New Recycling Contract, And Dumping Hazardous Waste Into Sewers: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · From the city’s new recycling contract, to a company being accused of dumping hazardous waste into the sewer system, our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week’s news.
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UPDATE: Consultant Files Complaint Against Mayor Related To Recycling Contract Bid, Turner Denies Wrongdoing
Posted on · Wayne Dolcefino contends the Houston Mayor didn’t provide all the emails he requested related to City business
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Houston City Council Approves 15-Year Recycling Contract With Spanish Company FCC
Posted on · The new vendor will build a processing plant that will be operative in 2019 and will recycle glass and plastic bags
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City Council Delays Vote On Controversial Recycling Contract
Posted on · City controller Chris Brown had initially refused to sign off on the contract citing concerns of transparency
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FCC Repeals ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules For Internet Providers
Posted on · After a brief security evacuation, the agency voted to undo Obama-era regulations that prohibit cable and telecom companies from blocking access to websites and apps or influencing how fast they load
Houston Matters
What Would Repealing Net Neutrality Mean For Houston Internet Users?
Posted on · The FCC is set for a controversial vote that would repeal net neutrality rules established by the Obama Administration in 2015.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Net Neutrality Vote, And Ask This Old House (Dec. 14, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss the controversial vote that would repeal net neutrality. We learn about the forgotten musical performers of the Texas prison system. And the cast of Ask This Old House recently came to Houston to work on homes affected by Harvey.
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What To Know Ahead Of FCC Vote To Repeal Net Neutrality
Posted on · The Federal Communications Commission is voting Thursday, Dec. 14 to undo Obama-era “net neutrality” rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet
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UPDATE: FCC’s Pai: ‘Heavy-Handed’ Net Neutrality Rules Are Stifling The Internet
Posted on · The FCC will vote Dec. 14 on a plan to undo rules that prevent Internet providers from blocking or slowing websites and apps. The plan would require broadband providers to disclose their practices
Local
Houston City Council Postpones Vote On Recycling Contract
Posted on · Several Council members voiced some concerns about the potential agreement, including its length.
Sports
Janet Jackson And How Houston’s Last Super Bowl Changed Live TV
Posted on · It lasted barely half a second, but the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” stole the show – and led to an eight-year battle between the FCC and CBS that ended at the Supreme Court