Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Live Updates
Posted on · We're providing live updates of COVID-19 in the greater Houston area.
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Houston Matters
Special Edition: Rep. Sylvia Garcia & Dr. Shital Patel (March 17, 2020)
Posted on · U.S. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX 29th District) and from Baylor College of Medicine, infectious disease expert Dr. Shital Patel, talk with Ernie and take listeners questions regarding the coronavirus and issues surrounding it.
Next Question
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 22): Choreographer Trey McIntyre, Dr. Umair Shah, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Charlie Crockett
Posted on · On this episode, Executive Director of Harris Country Public Health, Dr. Umair Shah; inside the creative mind of dancer/choreographer Trey McIntyre; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk about the film I Still Believe, and all those cancellations; and we have singer Charley Crockett with "I Am Not Afraid."
Election 2020
Who’s To Blame For Long Lines On Super Tuesday? Depends On Who You Ask.
Posted on · Early reports indicate a 45% increase in Democratic participation in Harris County, causing longer lines for Democratic voters that went deep into the evening.
Election 2020
Early Voting In Harris County Tops 2018 Totals
Posted on · Traffic to the polls is led by higher turnout among both Democratic and Republican primary voters.
Election 2020
Young Latinos In Texas To Candidates: Our Vote Matters
Posted on · They came from around Texas – dozens of college and high school age Latinos. Their message to political candidates: Listen to us, our vote matters.
Harris County
Harris County Unveils New Polling Technology For Non-English Speakers
Posted on · The technology will allow voters to communicate with interpreters in 34 languages via video chat.
Harris County
REPORT: 322 Pregnant Texas Teens In Foster Care, 39 in Harris County
Posted on · The county with the highest number in the state is Bexar County with 54.
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Plans To Run For Reelection In 2022
Posted on · The county's chief administrator talks about her future and issues facing the county with Houston Matters host Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Flu Concerns, And Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (Feb. 4, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Concerns about coronavirus could be distracting us from a greater threat, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses issues facing the county, a local horticulturalist answers your gardening questions, and the band YACHT performs.
News
Harris County Officials Tackle Human Trafficking, Starting At NRG Stadium
Posted on · "Eighty-three cases of human trafficking have already occurred in my precinct this year."
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Next Question (Ep 12): Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Laura Branigain, The Golden Globes And Yacht
Posted on · On this episode, Harris County precinct one Commissioner Rodney Ellis talks The Harris County Remembrance Project, Bail Reform and County Government; a look back at 80's pop icon Laura Branigan; film critic Dustin Chase handicaps the 77th Golden Globe Awards; and the song "Sad Money" from YACHT.
Texas
New Death Sentences In Texas Remain Near Four-Decade Low
Posted on · Harris County, long a national leader in the use of the death penalty, has handed down just two death sentences in the past five years.
News
Comprehensive Study Of Health Care In Harris County Finds Alarming Trends
Posted on · The research has found life expectancy varies across the county and calls for better coordination of health services between the county and the City of Houston.
News
Harris County Expands Program To Store Firearms In Domestic Abuse Cases
Posted on · The “Safe Surrender” initiative started as a pilot program. Now the county’s 22 felony courts will participate in it.