Houston Matters
Megachurch’s mega-Christmas: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
Tag: lawsuits
Criminal Justice
30 women settle Deshaun Watson-related claims against Houston Texans, lawyer says
Posted on · The terms of the settlements reached between each of the women and the Texans are confidential.
Criminal Justice
Deshaun Watson again denies sexual misconduct claims
Posted on · Watson's comments were his first public ones since March 25, when he was introduced as the new Browns quarterback.
Houston Matters
Who’s liable for Astroworld deaths (Nov. 9, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A litigation expert discusses who might bear some of the legal responsibility for this weekend's tragedy at the Astroworld music festival.
Houston
21 Women Have Now Accused Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault
Posted on · At least 21 women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against the quarterback, and more are on the way, according to Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Houston Matters
The Murder Trial Of Derek Chauvin, And Families Sue Center Point Over Winter Freeze Deaths (March 30, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A closer look at three legal proceedings affecting Houston, a conversation with City Councilman David Robinson, how Texas law enforcement agencies use hypnosis in investigations, and artist Jennifer May Reiland discusses her new exhibit.
Houston Matters
Electric Customers Go To Court Over Last Week’s Power Outage (Feb. 25, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We take a closer look at the expensive and litigious fallout from last week's freezing weather and statewide power outages.
Houston Matters
Will Lawsuits Against ERCOT Succeed? (Feb. 23, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: State lawmakers take up the governor’s emergency item on ERCOT reform, lawyers try to sue the energy grid operator over last week’s power outage, and Houston City Councilman Edward Pollard answers listener questions.
Town Square
The Year in Politics
Posted on · This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives.
Houston Matters
Reservoir Lawsuit Ruling, And High-Speed Rail: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The 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.
Houston Matters
Should The Feds Pay For The State’s Border Security Measures?
Posted on · Some Texas lawmakers want Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to sue the federal government over the state’s border security expenditures.
Houston Matters
What Are The Potential Implications Of Post-Harvey Lawsuits?
Posted on · Blake Hudson from the University of Houston Law Center explains the potential outcomes and ramifications of lawsuits filed by homeowners after Harvey.
Houston Matters
Full Show: What Houstonians Miss Most, And Cleopatra’s Backstory (April 6, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Residents of a Houston development that flooded during Harvey are suing the designer. Then, longtime Houstonians discuss what long-lost elements of the city they miss the most. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about Cleo, a new play at the Alley Theatre about the making of the 1963 film Cleopatra.
News
Several Harassment Complaints Filed By San Antonio Employees
Posted on · Twenty-three complaints were filed over a three-year period
News
Fort Worth Lesbian Couple Sues Trump Administration After Being Blocked As Foster Parents
Posted on · The lawsuit argues that violated the couple’s first amendment, due process and equal protection rights