Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1753: Vannevar Bush
Posted on · Episode: 1753 In which Vannevar Bush cannot cross his Jordan River. Today, Moses at the riverbank.
Tag: government
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
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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3202: Gladys West
Posted on · Episode: 3202 Gladys West and the Geoid. Today, a quiet hero.
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.
In-Depth
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.
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 63: Hispanic Texans On Pace To Become Largest Population Group In State By 2022
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about the Supreme Court moving in a conservative direction
News
Supreme Court Deals Blow To Government Unions
Posted on · The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday 5-4 that states may not force public employees to pay agency fees to unions of which they are not a member.
Politics
Shutdown Looming, Congress And White House Seek Budget Deal
Posted on · The bipartisan measure is loaded with political and policy victories for both parties
News
Ed Emmett Calls For Political Focus On Flood Protection For Harris County
Posted on · The county Judge believes that calls to cut property taxes amount to support for decreased flood control funding
Texas Elections 2018
Texas Comptroller, The State Bureaucrat Who Can Grind Budgets To A Halt
Posted on · The Comptroller's most important work comes down to their role in the state budget
News
Texas Employees Get Friday Off To Celebrate “Confederate Heroes”
Posted on · State employees have the day off on Friday for Confederate Heroes Day, which has a controversial history in Texas.
News
Open Or Closed? Here’s What Happens In A Partial Government Shutdown
Posted on · The mail will get delivered, Social Security checks will go out, and the National Park Service says it will try to keep parks accessible if there is a shutdown. But most federal agencies would close.