Posted on · On Tuesday's show: City Council Member Tarsha Jackson discusses issues facing the city, we discuss the fossil fuel industry’s history of casting doubt and delaying action on climate change, and local baker Hemlata "Hemu" Basumatary from the Netflix baking show Is It Cake? talks about her craft.
Posted on · The policy goes into effect May 14, and includes pre- and postnatal leave, including 160 hours for prenatal appointments and 40 hours of infant wellness leave for the child's first-year health care appointments.
Posted on · If passed, city employees would have 160 hours of leave for prenatal appointments and other absences as needed, as well as 320 hours of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child, regardless of gender.
Posted on · Electronic smoking devices are a major contributor to tobacco use rates among teens, according to the American Lung Association in Texas.
Posted on · Union members have already voted to approve the agreement.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The latest COVID data from the city’s health authority, and a conversation with City Council Member Sallie Alcorn.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Harris County's response to the hostage situation in Colleyville, a conversation with Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin, changing ideas about college financial aid, and Texas Country Reporter turns 50.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A closer look at how the omicron variant is affecting the COVID-19 caseload at one Houston hospital system, and City Council Member Abbie Kamin answers your questions.
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina lead a discussion on what we're thankful for this year.
Posted on · Three council members voted against the plan.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn about what's on the ballot this Election Day, a conversation with City Council Member Amy Peck, what it's like to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, and commemorating loved ones...under the sea.
Posted on · Travis hopes to replace state Rep. Jim Murphy, who isn’t running for reelection.
Posted on · The council is taking a closer look at the department’s finances as multiple investigations are reportedly underway.
Posted on · City council is considering stronger requirements to make landlords more accountable for unsafe conditions.
Posted on · The hearing revealed that a city housing program was millions overbudget under former housing Director Tom McCasland, but did not touch on any allegations that the mayor influenced an affordable housing process to favor a preferred developer.