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Changes In Jury Duty (June 15, 2021)

Posted on June 15, 2021 · On Tuesday's show: Improvements in Harris County jury duty service, City Councilmember Carolyn Evans-Shabazz answers questions, and major deadlines approach for COVID-19 economic relief.

Criminal Justice

How a Harris County ‘jury appreciation week’ event led to a murder mistrial

Posted on June 22, 2022 · A defense attorney argued speakers made prejudicial statements to the jurors, which included comments about seeking “justice” for families of violent crime victims.

Houston Matters

Can the power grid withstand record energy demand? (June 7, 2022)

Posted on June 7, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: ERCOT expects record high energy usage today. Can the state’s power grid hold up?

Houston Matters

Navigating high home prices and mortgage rates (May 24, 2022)

Posted on May 24, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: A report found cover-ups of allegations and incidents of sexual abuse by Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers. Plus, City Council Member Edward Pollard answers your questions, we discover how Houstonians are adjusting to high home prices and mortgage rates, and we meet Houstonians who collect unusual things.

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Addressing noise from Washington Ave. bars, and actor Jeff Goldblum (May 3, 2022)

Posted on May 3, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Proposed changes to the city's noise ordinance are being voted on this week to address noise stemming from Washington Avenue bars. Plus Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle answers your questions. Then actor Jeff Goldblum talks about performing with his jazz band. And Houstonian KC Davis talks about her new book, How to Keep House While Drowning.

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Changes In Jury Duty (June 15, 2021)

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