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Celebrating 10 Years of Houston Matters
Posted on · Craig Cohen and his producing team look back on the daily program’s history and memorable moments.
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Housing
Texas rent relief portal reopens applications for two weeks
Posted on · Texas has made payments to more than 315,000 households to date.
Sports
Houston preparing to host 2023 Final Four, 2026 World Cup and other major events in the coming years
Posted on · The Final Four and the World Cup in 2026 are two of the larger events coming to the Bayou City, but it can be a battle behind the scenes to get these major sports events to choose Houston.
Police
Houston police union, criminal justice attorney differ on reforms amid Tyre Nichols killing, botched Galveston raid
Posted on · While the cases are not related, the two incidents have sparked conversations about police training.
Neighborhoods
This development firm wants to make Houston’s East End area a car-free neighborhood
Posted on · It would feature mixed income apartments and retail space where visitors and residents can connect to shopping and business on foot.
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Houston busking ordinance challenger happy after courts strike down restrictions targeting street musicians
Posted on · The now-defunct Houston ordinance required artists to get permission from business owners and only perform in their allowed spot. It was also restricted to one neighborhood in the city.
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Convicted Texas murderer blames comedian Jeff Ross for death sentence, asks Supreme Court to consider appeal in case
Posted on · Gabriel Hall is shown in unaired footage making comments in a joking manner about crime and murder, but not specifically talking about his case. Prosecutors argued the footage shows Hall had a lack of remorse and indifference.
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Oil spill involving Houston company was ‘best case scenario’, Coast Guard says
Posted on · An oil spill in Lake Charles, Louisiana happened at a facility managed by a Houston-based company. Those on the scene say the spill was small and could have been a lot worse.
News
Stronger arguments needed to block student debt relief program, law professor says
Posted on · A decision came just weeks before student loan payments are expected to resume, which could have a financial impact on millions of borrowers.
Houston Matters
Marketplace Morning Report visits Houston and reports about region, state
Posted on · Host David Brancaccio and his staff have been doing reporting around the area and statewide. They're stories that Brancaccio said he wanted to "lift up" to the national audience.
Voting
Early voting kicks off in Harris County; voters should prepare for long ballot, officials say
Posted on · There are over 20 pages of races and referenda for Harris County voters to decide on this year.
Houston Matters
Houston-area organizations celebrate Indian culture as Diwali draws near
Posted on · Diwali is known as the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindu, Jain, and Sikh Indians. The festival can last up to five or six days.
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OPEC cuts oil and gas production by millions; consumers could see impact at the pump
Posted on · According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Harris County on Monday was $3.21, and on Tuesday it was up an additional three cents.
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As Biden announces marijuana pardons, expert says Texas still has a ways to go
Posted on · In Texas possession of up two ounces of marijuana is considered a Class B misdemeanor and could result in up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
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Voters to decide on bond referendums in Harris County, Spring ISD in November election
Posted on · Among them are a $478 million for Houston to spend on public safety and health, parks, an animal shelter and solid waste management.