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Political Roundup: Trump’s Summit With Putin, And Judge Temporarily Halts Deportations

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 18, 2018 · The Houston Matters political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.

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Houston’s Fire Chief Samuel Peña Wants To Increase Ambulance Fees

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 13, 2018 · We learn more about why Houston’s fire chief Samuel Peña wants to increase ambulance fees. Then, we consider the potential impact this hike could have on Houston patients.

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