Tag: politics

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Agreement reached on I-45 (March 8, 2023)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.

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Gov. Abbott’s legislative priorities (Feb. 22, 2023)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to be "heavily involved" in the effort to establish school vouchers this legislative session and backs criminalization of some health care treatments for transgender kids.

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State of the State address (Feb. 17, 2023)

Posted on · On Friday's show: We discuss the issues and priorities Gov. Greg Abbott laid out in his annual State of the State address. And the Houston Matters team plays a Houston edition of Monopoly.

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County approves additional funding for law enforcement (Feb. 2, 2023)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: Harris County Commissioners have approved close to $10 million in additional funding for law enforcement, namely the sherriff’s and district attorney’s offices -- though not without some drama.

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Assessing tornado damage (Jan. 25, 2023)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We assess the damage in Pasadena and Deer Park after a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon, tearing roofs off homes, damaging buildings, flipping vehicles, and downing power lines.