HPM Local Newscast
HPM Local Newscast for 8 am, Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Posted on · Local news updates from the Houston Public Media Newsroom. Last updated at 8 am, Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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Energy & Environment
In Houston, A Growing Debate About Flooding And Sand Mining
Posted on · Some worry the industry made Hurricane Harvey's destruction worse, a claim the industry disputes.
Arts & Culture
WATCH: New York Bagels For All
Posted on · Today is National Bagel Day - Let's celebrate with a NY Bagel!
News
About 60 People Rally In Houston To Demand End Of Government Shutdown
Posted on · They gathered at the entrance to Johnson Space Center, whose employees are directly affected by the shutdown. A NASA worker tells Houston Matters he is very stressed.
Houston Matters
City of Houston Housing Department Rolls Out $1.17 Billion Program For Harvey Recovery
Posted on · The program is federally funded. Applicants must fill out a survey online; by calling 832-393-0550; or going to one of four recovery centers the City has opened across Houston.
Health & Science
Plans For New Psychiatric Hospital Unveiled In Houston
Posted on · It is a joint project of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and UTHealth.
Houston Matters
Dueling MLK Day Parades, And The NY Times Says Visit Houston: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
City of Houston
Turner Invites Firefighters Union To Discuss Prop B Implementation
Posted on · In a letter sent to Patrick ‘Marty’ Lancton, the Mayor says he wants to discuss the union’s “ideas” to establish pay parity between HPD and HFD.
News
Abbott Calls For Expansion Of Texas Anti-Gang Task Force
Posted on · The Governor's call comes as two men have been charged in the deadly shooting of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes.
News
WATCH: Memorial Service For Jazmine Barnes
Posted on · The service is taking place at The Community of Faith Church. A public viewing was held earlier today.
Top Stories
Houston Unites For One MLK Parade, Sheriff Gonzalez Discusses Jazmine Barnes Case, Harvey’s Effect On Apartment Market, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
UPDATE: Investigators Charge Man, Identify Second Suspect In Murder Of Jazmine Barnes
Posted on · Eric Black, the man who's been charged so far, admits taking part in the shooting. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says investigators believe the killer wasn't targeting the child and her family.
Houston Matters
Sylvia Garcia Discusses Priorities As New Member Of Congress
Posted on · Protecting Houston from negative economic repercussions of a potential shutdown of the border and accelerating the use of federal funds for Harvey recovery are up on her list.
Houston
Gas Prices Are Still Falling In Houston And Around Texas
Posted on · The average price in Houston is $1.92 a gallon. AAA expects prices to stay low for the rest of January, but it’s hard to predict what happens next.
Top Stories
More Than 300 DWI Arrests During New Year’s Holiday, Heavy Rainfall Expected In Harris County, New Delay For Plan To Bring Houston Open To Memorial Park, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.