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Houstonians Will Soon See Digital Ad Kiosks Pop Up On Sidewalks

Jen Rice

Posted on May 6, 2021 · The city is setting up the kiosks as a new revenue stream, but not everyone is happy about it.

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

Michael Hagerty

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

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

Michael Hagerty

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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Council Member Tarsha Jackson, and how big oil cast doubt on climate change (April 19, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 19, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: City Council Member Tarsha Jackson discusses issues facing the city, we discuss the fossil fuel industry’s history of casting doubt and delaying action on climate change, and local baker Hemlata "Hemu" Basumatary from the Netflix baking show Is It Cake? talks about her craft.

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City of Houston employees will now get paid parental leave

Caroline Love

Posted on April 13, 2022 · The policy goes into effect May 14, and includes pre- and postnatal leave, including 160 hours for prenatal appointments and 40 hours of infant wellness leave for the child's first-year health care appointments.

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