Tag: Gail Delaughter

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Full Show: Harris County Officials Considers Underground Tunnels, And How A Police Officer’s Bullet Gave Robbie Tolan Purpose (March 27, 2018)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Officials look at a new way to mitigate flooding: underground tunnels, Robbie Tolan, new book, 'No Justice: One White Police Officer, One Black Family and How One Bullet Ripped Us Apart', pitching phenom, Jon Peters, now author of 'When Life Grabs You by the Baseballs: Finding Happiness in Life’s Changeups', and a biography that highlights two of Houston's most important cultural figures.

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Full Show: Housing Settlement, And Updating Transportation Projects (March 12, 2018)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about an agreement to settle a housing violation by the City of Houston. Then, we get an update on numerous local transportation projects. Plus, Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.

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Mayor Turner: Bullet Train A ‘Game Changer’ For Houston

Posted on · Mayor Turner explains why he thinks Northwest Mall is the right choice for the bullet train's Houston station. We learn about a public hearing on the project. And an eminent domain attorney makes sense of the legal issues still at play in the railway's development.

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Full Show: The Year’s Biggest Transportation Stories, And A New Flood Warning System (Dec. 18, 2017)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how Houston airports prepare for the busy holiday season. Then, we recap the year's biggest transportation stories. We learn about efforts to create a more advanced flood warning system for the region. And Jeff Balke recaps the top Houston sports stories of the year.

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Full Show: Extended Days At Some HISD Schools, And Previewing ‘The Vietnam War’ (Sept. 15, 2017)

Posted on · On Friday’s edition of Houston Matters: Students at a dozen HISD campuses will have longer school days to make up for lost time after Harvey. We examine the process of cleaning up storm debris in one neighborhood. And Ken Burns and Lynn Novick preview their new documentary series The Vietnam War.

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How Bad Does Your Commute Have to Get Before You’ll Move or Change Jobs?

Posted on · How long is too long to drive to and from work or school each day? How much traffic will you endure before you get fed up and either move or change your transportation habits? These are questions many Houstonians face, particularly if they want to live in a neighborhood far from where they work or […]

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Future Transportation Plans for Houston, and The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the News: Friday’s Show (June 9, 2017)

Posted on · The Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG) is hosting their second annual State of Mobility event on June 8, where Mayor Sylvester Turner will talk about his ideas for the future of Houston transportation. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with TAG’s executive director, Andrea French, to discuss funding the future of Mayor Turner's vision, […]

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The State of Houston Transportation, and the Houston Area Survey: Monday’s Show (May 1, 2017)

Posted on · Today, Houston Matters kicks off its 3rd annual State of Houston series with a look at the state of Houston transportation with the help of News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail Delaughter. Also this hour…

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The Pros and Cons of Limiting or Banning Red Light Cameras Statewide

Posted on · Once again this session, state lawmakers are considering the pros and cons of limiting or banning red light cameras statewide. The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony on the idea on March 6, 2017. Some municipalities have limited their use, or eliminated them for enforcement. Houston disconnected red light cameras years ago, but Sugar Land has […]