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Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice
Posted on · Our experts discuss what you need to know about water filtration and the importance of the health and safety precautions when a notice is issued.
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Party Politics
Don’t You Want Me?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Elections
Harris County’s 2022 Election Day issues should be investigated, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Posted on · The governor is asking the Texas Rangers, Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General to look into Election Day problems such as delayed openings of polling locations and shortages of ballot paper.
Elections
All 10 Houston, Harris County bond proposals pass, authorizing nearly $1.7 billion in funding
Posted on · The city and county bond packages will provide infrastructure and facilities upgrades for a range of government services, including transportation, public safety and parks and recreation.
Town Square
Election Day: What Will the Future of our Democracy Be?
Posted on · With so many important issues at the center of this election, we have a partisan discussion with representatives on both sides of the political aisle.
Politics
Harris County Democratic officials decry ‘racist’ election mailers
Posted on · The Democrats alleged that voters with Latino surnames are being targeted in an effort to pit them against Black voters, officials said.
Elections
How to vote in the Houston area for the 2022 midterm election
Posted on · Find out where to vote and when, what you can bring to the polls, what services are available and how to ensure your vote is counted.
Town Square
Celebrating the achievements of Hispanic Americans
Posted on · Looking at Hispanic American culture and its influence in the United States.
Voting
How to register to vote: Tuesday, Oct. 11 is deadline for fall election in Texas
Posted on · Voter registration forms can be printed from Harris County's elections website or picked up from a government office. Completed forms must be dropped off in person, mailed or faxed by Oct. 11.
Criminal Justice
Houston, Harris County gets $2 million Department of Justice grant to reduce violent crimes
Posted on · The new initiative will include prosecutors from the Criminal Division’s organized Crime and Gang section, investigative agents, analyst, forensic experts from the FBI, HPD and HCSO.
City of Houston
Houston, Harris County announce gun buyback event with new stipulations
Posted on · Officials say they will be cracking down on “ghost guns” after a large amount of the weapons were dropped off at the first gun buyback event.
Harris County
Harris County begins demolition on ‘eye sore’ home after years of complaints
Posted on · Piles and piles of trash have become an eye-sore for residents in one Aldine neighborhood.
Town Square
Talking Politics: Debating the issues of immigration, abortion, the economy and more
Posted on · Both sides weigh in on the issues that will turn up the heat in the November election. Plus, how to register to vote and details on early voting.
Houston Matters
Walkout at Commissioners Court, and whether bail reform measures are working (Sept. 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn why two GOP members of Harris County Commissioners Court boycotted a vote on the county budget. Then, we discuss the latest developments in politics. And new research examines whether Harris County's bail reform measures are working.
Housing
New Houston-area initiative hopes to make homeownership affordable for people of color
Posted on · Wells Fargo is giving Harris County $7.5 million in grant money to go towards making homeownership affordable for communities of color.