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Texas lawmakers advance a bill that limits local government. How will cities like Houston react?
Posted on · HB 2127 bars cities and counties from passing local ordinances that exceed state law in several areas.
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The week in politics (May 17, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: School vouchers, online sports betting, and efforts to pass a budget -- we talk through what is and what is not happening in the Texas Legislature in this week’s political roundup.
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Political roundup: Deadlines in Austin and in Washington prompt… inaction
Posted on · Impending deadlines designed to push lawmakers to act aren't working. How come?
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The week in politics (May 10, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: From debt ceiling negotiations, to Title 42 ending, to bills under consideration in the Texas Legislature, we discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.
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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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Texas Legislature heats up (May 3, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Activity is really heating up in the Texas Legislature. We walk through the latest in this week’s political roundup. And food writers share their favorite places for brunch.
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New players and attitudes…but the same old fights: How politics has (and hasn’t) changed in ten years
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary, we explore political transformation in Houston and the nation since the show launched.
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How Houston politics have changed in the past decade (April 19, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we reflect on how the political landscape of Greater Houston has changed in that time.
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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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COVID emergency declaration ends (April 12, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The City of Houston's chief medical officer explains what the declaration's end means for Houston and reflects on its impact.
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Historic week in politics (April 5, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The arrest and arraignment of Former Pres. Donald Trump makes for an historic week in American politics. We discuss that news and plenty of other matters closer to home in an extended edition of our weekly political roundup. And food writers discuss some of their favorite spots in Houston to dine on a budget.
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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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Challenges of growing up in Houston (March 29, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: What are the biggest challenges children face growing up in Houston? A new report sheds some light on the situation. And we discuss the week in politics.
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In a busy week in politics, what did not happen dominates attention
Posted on · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.
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HISD takeover public meeting (March 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn what was said at the first in a series of public meetings about the state’s takeover of HISD.