
Houston Matters
Just because there was no shutdown doesn’t mean Houston wasn’t affected
Posted on · We discuss how the budget battle in Congress was just the latest disruption to the Houston mayor's race.
Posted on · We discuss how the budget battle in Congress was just the latest disruption to the Houston mayor's race.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss how a partial government shutdown was avoided at the last minute — for now. And our listeners share their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston.
Posted on · While the Paxton trial continues in the Texas Senate, the U.S. House begins an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Posted on · We learn why the week before Labor Day in 2023 is different from other years as we discuss the latest developments in politics.
Posted on · We discuss the Texas Supreme Court upholding a new state law affecting county elections in this week's political roundup.
Posted on · Framber Valdez’s no-hitter wasn’t the only shutout Tuesday night. A unanimous vote by the Eagle Pass City Council may be a blow to Gov. Abbott, as we learn in this week's discussion of the week in politics.
Posted on · Political analysts discuss the property tax fight in Austin and the High Court's 6-3 ruling striking down the so-called "independent state legislature theory."
Posted on · University of Houston political analysts Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus (Party Politics) discuss in this week's political roundup.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: This week's political roundup, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and a live musical performance.
Posted on · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?
Posted on · Political experts weigh in on current news in politics; plus, the importance of indigenous and queer representation.
Posted on · Impending deadlines designed to push lawmakers to act aren't working. How come?
Posted on · Houston Matters host Craig Cohen should not be allowed to go on vacation. Too much happens when he's gone.
Posted on · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.