Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Trump criminal investigations, and the Houston mayor’s race
Posted on · Party Politics co-host Jeronimo Cortina and Rice University's Mark Jones weigh in on the latest developments in the world of politics.
Tag: Houston mayor’s race
Houston Matters
Challenges of growing up in Houston (March 29, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: What are the biggest challenges children face growing up in Houston? A new report sheds some light on the situation. And we discuss the week in politics.
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What Sheila Jackson Lee running for Houston mayor means for her and the mayor’s race
Posted on · University of Houston political analyst Nancy Sims thinks this may well be it for Houston mayoral candidates.
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Houston mayor’s race (March 28, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: With the news that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for mayor, we discuss what the announcement means for the other declared candidates – and for her.
Houston Mayor
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces run for Houston mayor
Posted on · The longtime congresswoman's entry into this year's mayoral contest immediately upends the race.
Police
Houston-area police officer Robin Williams, who’s running for mayor, accused of assaulting boyfriend with baton, taser
Posted on · The 32-year-old officer with the Missouri City Police Department was arrested this week and charged with continuous assault of a family member, a felony.
Politics
Turner Pulls Further Ahead Of Rivals, UH Hobby Poll Shows
Posted on · The latest survey results show Mayor Sylvester Turner with the support of nearly 44% of likely voters, compared to roughly 24% for Tony Buzbee.
inDepth
ANALYSIS: How Houston’s Mayoral Candidates Stack Up In Latest HPM-KHOU 11 Poll
Posted on · Sylvester Turner will likely face a runoff – probably against Tony Buzbee – before he can claim a second term as mayor of Houston.
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Full Show: Mayoral Race Poll, And The Week In Politics (Sept. 25, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Results of a voter poll on the mayoral race, our weekly political roundup, an update on the state of local dams and reservoirs, and a new book helps children deal with their emotions.
Politics
What Issues Will Shape The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race?
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is running for a second term. To a large extent, the contest will be a referendum on his record.
Politics
More Than 70 Potential Candidates Vying For Seats On Houston City Council
Posted on · All 16 City Council seats are up for election this year, including six open seats.
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Political Roundup: Trump’s First Veto, And A Congressman Sues Twitter
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
How Pay Parity For Firefighters Could Define The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner’s ongoing fight with the Houston firefighters union risks alienating many of the voters who supported him in 2015.
Politics
Don’t Miss HOU Decide: King vs. Turner
Posted on · Houston Public Media, Free Press Houston & KHOU are teaming up to host a debate between the final 2015 Houston mayoral candidates Sylvester Turner and Bill King.
Transportation
Why Houston Isn’t Getting A Price Break On New Pavement Despite Low Oil Prices
Posted on · The price of oil has sunk to a level not seen since 2009. And since asphalt is made from oil, this should be good news when it comes to something Houstonians complain about most: streets that need a new coat of pavement. But that’s not how things have worked out.