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After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Here’s what’s in it

Posted on March 21, 2022 · Union members have already voted to approve the agreement.

Town Square

Police Reform – How We Got Here And What’s Next

Posted on October 6, 2020 · Experts discuss a new report by the Houston Police Reform Task Force and the history, implications and reimagining that is needed of policing.

Houston Matters

Council Member Tarsha Jackson, and how big oil cast doubt on climate change (April 19, 2022)

Posted on April 19, 2022 · 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.

Health & Science

City of Houston employees will now get paid parental leave

Posted on April 13, 2022 · 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.

Politics

City of Houston employees could soon get paid parental leave

Posted on April 7, 2022 · 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.

Politics

Vaping is now banned in public spaces across Houston

Posted on March 30, 2022 · Electronic smoking devices are a major contributor to tobacco use rates among teens, according to the American Lung Association in Texas.

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Criminal Justice

After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Here’s what’s in it

Town Square

Police Reform – How We Got Here And What’s Next

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