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Harris County Hires More Lawyers For Public Defender’s Office
Posted on · Chief Public Defender Alexander Bunin says the goal is handling 20 percent of cases with indigent defendants by February 2020.
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Houston Matters
Recent Developments Offer New Hope For Alternate Plan For the Astrodome
Posted on · Architect James Richards wants to revive the conversation over his proposal to turn the historic structure into an open-air urban park.
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Harris County Residents Want To Know More About Regional Government, Texas Acts Against Surprise Medical Bills, And Pediatricians Weigh On Child Car Safety
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Harris County
Harris County Survey Finds Widespread Concerns About Natural Disasters, Housing
Posted on · A survey released by Judge Lina Hidalgo also shows that residents are worried about air and water quality, and public transportation.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo Addresses Residents’ Concerns, And Our Complicated Relationship With Plastics (June 19, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses concerns of residents, HISD pay raises, our weekly political roundup, our complicated relationship with plastics, and life in Texas after the Civil War.
Harris County
Harris County Leaders Encourage Residents To Be Vigilant And Prepared During Hurricane Season
Posted on · The season starts this Saturday, June 1, and will last until November 30. NOAA is predicting that nine to 15 named storms could potentially develop in the Atlantic.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Preparing For Hurricane Season, And Issues Facing Texas Teachers (May 31, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Property appraisals are returning to pre-Harvey levels for some homeowners. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses hurricane preparedness. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Walt Whitman.
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Hundreds Of Mumps Cases In Texas Immigrant Detention Facilities, Controversial State Tax Credit For AIG, More Than 50 Flood Control Projects Underway In Harris County, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Weather
UPDATE: Officials Say Severe Weather Has Impacted Hundreds Of Homes In Harris, Fort Bend Counties
Posted on · The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are likely on Friday night and Saturday. The Flash Flood Watch for southeast Texas will be in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Harris County Uses Bilingual Billboards About Hurricane Season For The First Time
Posted on · Judge Lina Hidalgo unveiled the new billboards, which display the traditional countdown and preparedness messages. Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.
inDepth
Emergencies En Español: Is Crisis Information Reaching Houston’s Language-Diverse Communities?
Posted on · Whether urban or rural, the 12 counties that make up the Houston metro area are increasingly diverse. With thousands of residents who struggle with English, it’s unclear who is making sure all communities get the emergency information they need.
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Whataburger-Themed Gun, And Criticizing Lina Hidalgo For Speaking Spanish: 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
In Aftermath Of Massive Deer Park Fire, Suggestions On Improving Readiness
Posted on · UH Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti says government agencies and the petrochemical industry should be more proactive and transparent about safety and emergency plans.
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UPDATE: Eight Tanks Are On Fire At Deer Park Petrochemical Facility As Of Tuesday Afternoon
Posted on · The firefighting crews have gone from defensive to offensive mode. An expert says he doesn’t think the fire will expand out of the section of the facility where the tanks are.
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UPDATE: Company And Texas Officials Say Fire At Deer Park Petrochemical Facility Isn’t Dangerous For Residents
Posted on · ITC says three of the tanks are still on fire and another three are experiencing intermittent fires. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality says that, as of 11:30 a.m. on Monday, it hadn't detected "any immediate health concerns at ground level."