Politics
Incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner, Challenger Tony Buzbee Head To Runoff
Posted on · Turner received 46.4% of the vote, followed by Buzbee with 28.75%.
Tag: Houston mayoral race
Local
Mayoral Candidate Dwight Boykins Accuses Police Union Of Racist Tweet
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
Houston Matters
Headed To Vote? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Houston’s Municipal Election
Posted on · Voters will cast ballots for mayor, numerous city council seats, a transportation bond measure, several proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution and other races.
Houston Matters
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Answers Listener Questions
Posted on · The former mayor of Kemah outlines his stance on the issues and explains why he wanted to run for the office again.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Bill King Candidate Interview, And Vietgone (Oct. 15, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Some new developments in local transportation issues, mayoral candidate Bill King, a play about the Vietnamese immigrant experience, and a new children's book designed to help kids and adults better communicate.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Impeachment, Taxes, And The Mayor’s Race
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: The Week In Politics, And Anderson Cooper (Oct. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We review the week in politics, CNN's Anderson Cooper talks about his upcoming live stage show in Houston, and a dance performance meditates on our relationship with honeybees.
Houston Matters
Mayoral Candidate Sylvester Turner Answers Listener Questions
Posted on · Houston's mayor makes his case for another term.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Sylvester Turner Candidate Interview, And Alternative Housing For The Homeless (Oct. 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Mayor Sylvester Turner answers questions about why he deserves another term in office. Architects and designers brainstorm on portable, resuable housing for the homeless. And we learn about the production of The Hiding Place at AD Players.
Houston Matters
Mayoral Candidate Dwight Boykins Answers Listener Questions
Posted on · The City Councilman says residents are beginning to distrust current city leadership.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Mayoral Candidate Dwight Boykins (Oct. 1, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Mayoral candidate Dwight Boykins, writer Jia Tolentino, and the Trill Comedy Festival.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: How Much Do You Care About The Houston Mayor’s Race?
Posted on · Listeners weigh in on that question, and we break down the week in politics.
Red, White & Blue
Red, White and Blue: A Fall Political Preview
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"
Houston Matters
Full Show: Pressing For Disaster Relief Funds, Political Roundup, And Musician Pete Yorn (June 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: An update on the heavy rain affecting the region, efforts to get disaster relief money owed to Texas, our weekly political roundup, Houston's best themed restaurants, and musician Pete Yorn performs two new singles.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Prop B Ruled Unconstitutional, And Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad (May 16, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss Proposition B's long saga and its implications on the mayoral election, we learn about mental wellness programs for students, Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad talks about creating his show, and we meet the new executive director of the Society for the Performing Arts.