Posted on · There's a new measure that would change what agency fights public corruption in Texas government. Right now, the Public Integrity Unit investigates public corruption and is managed by the Travis County District Attorney's Office. But Senate Bill 10 would move it under the Texas Attorney General's Office. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss […]
Posted on · Last week, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on domestic violence in professional sports. The meeting examined policies regarding domestic violence in the NFL, Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NHL. Committee members say the problem has come into focus since a video surfaced of pro-football player Ray Rice striking […]
Posted on · A federal trial is underway in Austin challenging the Constitutionality of abortion legislation which has effectively cut in half the number of abortion providers in the state of Texas. Houston Public Media health and science reporter Carrie Feibel tells Houston Matters' Michael Hagerty about the reductions and the lawsuit. Also this hour: The Texas Board […]
Posted on · Major League Baseball this week suspended New York Yankees third baseman – and former Texas Ranger â Alex Rodriguez 211 games for his alleged repeated use of performance-enhancing drugs, and for obstructing baseballâs probe into the Biogenesis of America Anti-Aging Clinic. âA-Rodâ continues to play and is appealing the suspension, while thirteen other players, including […]