Guns
As the NRA meets in downtown Houston, hundreds rally in opposition
Posted on · Hundreds rallied in support of gun control outside the George R. Brown Convention Center today. Inside, convention-goers heard a very different message.
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Party Politics
Party Politics: ‘This is on you’
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Politics
Greg Abbott cancels in-person NRA convention appearance in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
Posted on · The Republican governor will still be seen in pre-recorded remarks at the organization’s annual meeting, which begins Friday in Houston.
Houston Matters
Protests planned as NRA convention arrives in Houston (May 27, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Protests are planned this weekend as the National Rifle Association's annual convention takes place in Houston just days after the school shooting in Uvalde. We learn who's speaking at this year's event and what to expect from activists outside the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Guns
The Uvalde shooting reveals Texas’ deep political divide on guns. Will there be any change?
Posted on · Despite the shooting, the NRA's annual meeting is still set to take place in Houston Friday.
Houston Matters
Beto O’Rourke confronts Gov. Abbott: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Business
The NRA will hold its annual meeting in Houston next year after 2021 cancellation
Posted on · The annual event, set to celebrate the organization’s 151st anniversary next year, will be held over Memorial Day weekend in May 2022.
Business
NRA Cancels 2021 Annual Meeting In Houston Due To COVID-19 Surge
Posted on · The event was initially pushed back in May due to health concerns.
Houston Matters
Health And Logistical Issues Of Traveling This Summer (May 13, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A federal judge deals a blow to the NRA's hopes of moving to Texas, how safe and challenging it will be to travel this summer, and what's taking the place of the Houston Art Car Parade this year.
Business
Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, Heightening Risk For Dissolution Of Group
Posted on · A federal judge threw out the National Rifle Association's bid to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, allowing New York to proceed in its effort to dissolve the gun rights group for alleged "fraud and abuse."
Guns
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Senate Currently Lacks The Votes To Pass Permitless Carry Of Handguns
Posted on · "I plan to meet with law enforcement who oppose permitless carry and with the [National Rifle Association] and [Gun Owners of America] who support it to see if we can find a path that a majority of senators will vote to pass,” Patrick said.
Election 2020
Gun Control Group To Spend $2 Million In Texas House Races
Posted on · Three of the seats targeted are in the Houston area, including Houston state representative Sarah Davis. Davis is the one candidate being targeted who was not endorsed by the NRA.
National
New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation
Posted on · New York's attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.
National
Trump Says He Supports ‘Intelligent’ Background Checks
Posted on · The president said the issue "isn't a question of NRA, Republican or Democrat" and indicated he could split from the National Rifle Association.
News
Judge Blocks Release of Blueprints for 3D-Printed Guns
Posted on · The company behind the plans, which is based in Austin, had reached a settlement with the government allowing it to make the blueprints for the guns available for download