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Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Posted on · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?
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Political roundup: Guns, crime, border security, and elections
Posted on · While the man accused of killing five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas last weekend has been arrested, the shooting has raised issues that continue to be debated.
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Disseminating a very busy week in politics
Posted on · Houston Matters host Craig Cohen should not be allowed to go on vacation. Too much happens when he's gone.
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Political Roundup: Trump criminal investigations, and the Houston mayor’s race
Posted on · Party Politics co-host Jeronimo Cortina and Rice University's Mark Jones weigh in on the latest developments in the world of politics.
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It’s not just schools and elections. Flood control is another area of friction between state and local government
Posted on · A bill to take flood control authority away from Harris County may not pass, but it reflects a growing trend.
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Addressing affordable housing at the legislature (March 21, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn how state lawmakers plan to address the issue of affordable housing during this legislative session. And we talk with a Houston storm chaser.
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Illegal voting, fentanyl, and a new mayoral candidate: the week in politics
Posted on · Political analysts Mark Jones and Renee Cross discuss the latest developments in the Houston Matters weekly roundup.
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Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Houston's GDP grew slower than the rest of the nation last year. Is that true -- and is it the fault of oil and gas?
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Boil water notice lifted (Nov. 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We bring you the latest on the fallout and the effects of the city-wide boil water notice. And we learn how a local researcher is using a telenovela to help Latinos dealing with Alzheimer's disease.
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Election results and analysis (Nov. 9, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We review what we know about Tuesday's election and what it means going forward. And ballet dancer Lauren Anderson talks about her life with poet Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, who wrote a new play about it.
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How Harvey taught us every storm is different (Aug. 25, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday’s show: We continue our discussions of lessons learned five years after Harvey. Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett joins us to contemplate how every storm presents a unique set of challenges for the region.
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January 6 Hearing Day 3: Did Trump’s pressure on Pence contribute to the attack on the Capitol?
Posted on · Our guests today will help dissect these proceedings, while taking a closer look at how members of Trump's staff testified about a “heated” call with Pence the morning of the insurrection - one that put Pence's life in danger.
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School shooting in Uvalde, primary runoff results, and the life of George Floyd (May 25, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn the latest on the fatal shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Then we discuss the results from the Texas primary election runoffs. And a new book examines the life and struggles of George Floyd.
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What a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade could mean for Houston and Texas (May 4, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: News 88.7 reporters visit local protests and find out what a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade could mean for Houston and Texas.
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HISD’s budget surplus, and the politics of gasoline (April 13, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Why HISD is cutting spending despite a budget surplus, we discuss the latest news in politics, and we reflect on the contributions of women to space travel and exploration.