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Thursday’s Show: The Risks Of Developing On The Coast, And Poet Julia Guez (Oct. 17, 2019)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 17, 2019 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Pulitzer Prize winner Gilbert M. Gaul explores the risks of developing along America's coasts, and Houston native Julia Guez talks about her debut collection of poetry.

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Posted on February 27, 2023 · On Monday's show: We discuss the money Harris County spends for court-appointed defense attorneys and the caseloads of those public defenders. And U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón talks about how nature plays a role in her work and her love of Houston's grackles.

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Addicks and Barker Reservoirs homeowners have limited options to sue if their homes flood again

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Posted on February 13, 2023 · Wording in a court judgment prevents homeowners in the giant reservoirs west of Houston from suing the federal government in future floods and could place a heavier burden on lower-income residents.

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Maintenance for flood control projects to face delays as Harris County agency deals with a smaller budget

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Posted on January 26, 2023 · Regular maintenance is critical for flood mitigation projects to work as they’re supposed to. But the Harris County Flood Control District’s maintenance budget isn’t keeping pace with its growing portfolio of projects.

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