Texas
Governor Abbott Signs Harvey Relief Legislation
Posted on · SB 7 will provide Texas’ local governments with matching funds to unlock billions of dollars’ worth of federal disaster aid and flood mitigation funding.
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Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey Bill Heads To The Governor, And Homebuying Is Overrated (May 23, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Understanding the flood projects bill, why Millennials aren't buying houses, driving down drug prices, and comedian Matt Braunger.
City of Houston
Houston Approves $400 Million Worth Of Construction Contracts For Harvey Relief
Posted on · City Housing Director Tom McCasland says seniors, disabled, and low-income residents will have the top priority for home repairs.
Politics
Four Things To Watch For In The 2019 Texas Legislature
Posted on · State lawmakers must pass a budget, but they’re also under heavy pressure to reform school finance, rein in property tax growth, and fund long-awaited Harvey relief.
Politics
Culberson Defends Flood Control Record, Claims Credit for Disaster Relief Bill
Posted on · Republican Congressman John Culberson is pushing back against accusations by his Democratic rival, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, that he neglected flood control in the years before Harvey.
Politics
Cruz Steps Up Attacks on O’Rourke over Vote Against Harvey Tax Relief
Posted on · The measure, which Senator Ted Cruz co-authored, passed as a rider to a bill reauthorizing the FAA. Congressman Beto O’Rourke says he voted against it because it failed to reauthorize CHIP.
Politics
Harris County Weighs Date For $1 Billion Flood Control Bond Referendum
Posted on · County commissioners have been waiting for Congress to pass a Harvey relief bill, which could shoulder the lion’s share of costs for major projects like building a third reservoir. But they’ll need to act soon if they mean to get it on the ballot for the May 5 uniform election
Politics
Dickinson Requires Harvey Relief Applicants To Verify They’re Not Boycotting Israel
Posted on · The city says it’s complying with a recently enacted Texas law, barring government agencies from doing business with companies that support the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement
HURRICANE HARVEY
Dickinson Requires Harvey Relief Applicants To Agree Not To Boycott Israel
Posted on · The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the city of Dickinson's condition on their applications for the Dickinson Harvey Relief Fund as a violation of free speech rights.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey Relief And Boycotting Israel, Plus The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News (Oct. 20, 2017)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about some controversy over Harvey relief in Dickinson. We discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week's news. And we learn about the annual East End Street Festival.
News
Texas Creates Task Force To Address Students’ Post-Harvey Trauma
Posted on · Under a new mental health task force, three state agencies will help connect public schools and universities with counselors, funding and training as students and staff work to overcome the traumatic effects of Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Deadline Looms For Harvey Assistance, And The Politics Of Refugee Aid (Oct. 6, 2017)
Posted on · On Friday's edition of Houston Matters: Houstonians face long lines at the GRB to apply for food assistance after Harvey. A former Assistant Secretary of State tells us how the politics of refugee assistance has changed over the years. Our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And a new exhibit opens at the MFAH on the life and work of fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.
Education News
When Schools Double Up, Does Instruction Suffer?
Posted on · Things like quality of instruction and the overall campus on climate can go a long way when there's a shorter school day.
Politics
Cornyn: Second Harvey Relief Package Could Come By October
Posted on · Texas Senator John Cornyn says a third installment could come when Congress passes appropriations to fund the federal government for the next year.
Houston Matters
Former Mayor Annise Parker Updates Shelter Situation At NRG Center
Posted on · Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker discusses the continuing relief efforts for hundreds who are currently sheltered at NRG Center.