Houston Matters
Why it matters that Paxton’s impeachment trial is taking ‘all the oxygen out of the room’
Posted on · We discuss the start of the trial, the Houston mayor's race, and other developments in our weekly political roundup.
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Houston Matters
Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider may be the busiest man in news these days
Posted on · We do another mid-year check-in, this time with the reporter covering politics and government for News 88.7.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2900: Hayek and the Mind
Posted on · Episode: 2900 Hayek: the economist’s contributions in neuroscience and philosophy. Today, a man who crossed over.
Houston Matters
Sixty days in, the real sprint begins for Texas lawmakers in Austin
Posted on · Lawmakers now have roughly two-and-a-half months to pass new bills.
Houston Matters
State lawmakers continue to file bills aimed squarely at elections administrators
Posted on · The latest bills filed in Austin would return management of elections to elected officials, but only in counties with populations greater than a million.
Houston Matters
Mealer contesting election (Jan. 6, 2023)
Posted on · We learn why former Republican candidate for Harris County Judge, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, is formally contesting the results of the November election.
Town Square
In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most
Posted on · With the crisis in Ukraine and flooding emergencies here at home, the CORE response team provides humanitarian aid to devastated areas around the globe.
Town Square
The sixth Jan. 6 hearing: Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, metal detectors seem to help reveal a ‘smoking gun’
Posted on · And after today’s hearing, where should the investigation go from here? Today, we invite top political minds to discuss, inform and shed more light on what we are learning.
Town Square
The significance and impact of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to U.S. Supreme Court
Posted on · South Texas College of Law professors weigh in on what might be the lasting significance and impact for the country, for the courts, and for representation.
Town Square
Texas State Representative Garnet Coleman looks back on 30 years of career triumphs and challenges
Posted on · Representative Garnet Coleman, who retires from his position in the Texas Legislature at the end of February, tells us what he feels his legacy will be.
Houston Matters
In Aftermath Of Massive Deer Park Fire, Suggestions On Improving Readiness
Posted on · UH Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti says government agencies and the petrochemical industry should be more proactive and transparent about safety and emergency plans.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Division In Venezuela, And Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo (Jan. 24, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss how division in Venezuela could affect oil and gas. Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo answers questions. And a look at plans to renovate two institutions -- the Memorial Park Golf Course and the Rothko Chapel.
Houston Matters
2018 In Review: The Year In Houston Politics
Posted on · We continue our look back at the biggest stories of 2018 by examining the year in Houston politics.
inDepth
Recapping The Midterms: A New Harris County Judge, Fletcher Defeats Culberson, Houston Ballot Initiatives Pass
Posted on · Politics and Government Reporter Andrew Schneider recaps some of the night's big local races
News
Outgoing State Senator Threatens to Sue County Clerk If Special Election Isn’t Called
Posted on · The move comes after a dispute with the governor's office over the validity of Houston Democrat Sylvia Garcia's resignation letter.