Harris County
Study Gives Harris County Failing Grade On Diversity In Contracting
Posted on · Minority- and women-owned businesses receive only 9% of Harris County's contracts, despite representing 28% of the market, according to a new study.
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Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (June 26, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, the Harris County criminal justice system, and the current state of the economy.
Harris County
As COVID-19 Continues To Spread, Harris County Courts Are Moving Forward With Evictions
Posted on · County and city officials have declined to take actions that are currently protecting renters from eviction in other Texas cities.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (June 23, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions about the latest developments in Harris County, Dwight Silverman talks tech, and we learn how to manage the summer heat and the pandemic simultaneously.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Greater Houston Partnership’s Bob Harvey and UH College of Medicine’s Dr. Lechauncy Woodard (June 22, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about Judge Lina Hidalgo's recent mask order and the current state of COVID-19 in the Houston area.
Coronavirus
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund Opens For Applications Tuesday
Posted on · The $30 million fund will take applications online and by phone Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Passes Package Of 11 Criminal Justice Reform Proposals
Posted on · The centerpiece was Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s proposal for a civilian oversight board to investigate allegations of use of force by police
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Creating A County Elections Administrator, The Week In Politics, And Coronavirus Art (May 20, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County considers creating a non-partisan elections administrator position, our weekly political roundup, Dr. Laura Murillo of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and local muralists create coronavirus-inspired art.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: ‘Just Because You Can Open Doesn’t Mean You Should,’ Hidalgo Tells Businesses
Posted on · As Houston enters its eighth week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Catherine Troisi and Judge Lina Hidalgo (April 23, 2020)
Posted on · An infectious disease epidemiologist and a County official answer your questions about COVID-19.
News
Number Of Harris County At-Home Deaths Has Increased Since Coronavirus Outbreak Began
Posted on · The Harris County medical examiner's office had 58 at-home death cases between April 3 and 10 this year -- more than double the 28 cases in that week in 2019.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Live Updates
Posted on · We're providing live updates of COVID-19 in the greater Houston area.
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.