Houston Matters
I-45 Widening Project Stalled Amid Lawsuit (March 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Why the I-45 widening project is on hold, and a conversation with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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Houston Matters
Electric Customers Go To Court Over Last Week’s Power Outage (Feb. 25, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We take a closer look at the expensive and litigious fallout from last week's freezing weather and statewide power outages.
Energy & Environment
After Texans Died During The Power Outages, Harris County Launches Investigation Into Agencies That Run The State’s Energy Grid
Posted on · Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee said operators should have been prepared after 2011’s hard freeze that exposed weaknesses in Texas’ electrical grid system.
Energy & Environment
Harris County Continues To Pressure Industry Polluters
Posted on · The county is planning a federal lawsuit against Valero's Houston refinery.
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Harris County Sues The Arkema Chemical Plant In Crosby
Posted on · In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office says Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening responders and residents
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Gang Safety Zones and Muscles in Space: Friday’s Show (May 6, 2016)
Posted on · In 2012, Harris County began establishing “gang safety zones,” areas where — through court-issued restraining orders — selected gang members are kept from congregating. The newest such zone in Southlawn is seen by law enforcement as another piece in the city’s gang suppression strategy. It’s viewed by defense attorneys and some civil rights activists as […]
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Some Question Whether Houston City Council Member Steve Le Lives In His District
Posted on · The Harris County Attorney’s Office is looking into an allegation that Le doesn’t really live in the district he represents.