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House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee Chairman Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, center, speaks during the subcommittee’s hearing about the Federal Bureau of Investigation FY 2017 budget, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. Others are House Appropriations Full Committee Chairman Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., left, and subcommittee acting ranking member Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif., right. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Texas Elections 2018

Culberson’s Record Looks Thin Apart from Harvey

Posted on · In his campaign against Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Congressman John Culberson’s core message is that he led the effort to get Texas more than $140 billion in Harvey relief and flood control funding. But in the 17 years before Harvey, he sponsored only one major bill that became law.

News

With Eye On Harvey Repairs, Houston Approves $9 Billion In Capital Spending

Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner said the city’s latest Capital Improvement Plan had to focus on Harvey-related work in order to qualify for federal reimbursement. That was cold comfort to some city council members, who saw projects in their districts delayed as a result.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Harvey’s Environmental Impact, And High Schoolers Bridging The Political Divide (March 22, 2018)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn more about the environmental impact of Hurricane Harvey. Then, some high school students have created an event aimed at bridging the nation's political divide. Also, we discover how NASA is using virtual reality technology. And we learn about efforts to preserve an historic fire station in Galveston.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Lawsuit Over Harvey Recovery Funds, And Political Roundup (March 21, 2018)

Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We bring you the latest on the death of a suspect in the Austin serial bombings. Then, housing advocates in Austin are suing to block Houston from receiving Harvey recovery money. Also, we discuss the latest political stories. Plus, we meet a University of Houston researcher studying health disparities across Houston. And we learn about the Houston Latino Film Festival.