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Statehouse reporters discuss this legislative session

Posted on May 17, 2013 · It's been a busy legislative season in Austin. As the session nears its end, we'll find out what lawmakers have accomplished, what they may yet seek to do in the coming days, and how it all impacts us here in Houston. We spoke to Harvey Kronberg, writer, editor, publisher of the Quorum Report. Ben Philpott, […]

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Houston Matters for Friday, May 17, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 · It's the world's first multi-purpose domed stadium. It's the "Eighth Wonder of the World." The Astrodome has been the site of a Nolan Ryan no-hitter, classic concerts by Elvis, Selena, Judy Garland and The Supremes, the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, and college basketball's so-called "Game […]

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Political Roundup: The significance of endorsements in the mayoral race

Posted on November 22, 2023 · Candidates in the Houston mayoral runoff picked up a slew of endorsements this week. In this week's political roundup, we discuss how much those endorsements mean in a runoff for a municipal election where turnout is already low.

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Lina Hidalgo, other Texas county judges ask U.S. president to block state’s new immigration law

Posted on November 21, 2023 · Senate Bill 4, recently passed by the Texas Legislature, allows local and state authorities to arrest people suspected of entering Texas illegally from a foreign country and also empowers county and state court judges to order their deportation if they are found to be in violation. Enforcement of immigration laws is the jurisdiction of the federal government.

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Fourth special session (Nov. 20, 2023)

Posted on November 20, 2023 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the fourth special session of the Texas Legislature. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet care.

Education

Spring Branch school closures loom ahead of legislative votes on school funding

Posted on November 16, 2023 · Spring Branch parents and students were at the forefront of a board meeting shutdown Monday ahead of discussions on closing a number of economically disadvantaged schools to address a multi-million dollar budget deficit.

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Statehouse reporters discuss this legislative session

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Houston Matters for Friday, May 17, 2013

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