Flooding
Northeast Houston Communities Call For Equity In Harris County Flood Control Funding
Posted on · The county is struggling to fund part of a sweeping $5 billion improvement plan.
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Houston
Houston, Harris County To Receive More Than $1.5 Billion From Federal Aid Package
Posted on · “It is huge for the city of Houston,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Politics
Harris County Commissioners Approve $3.3 Billion Budget
Posted on · The budget includes additional funds for homeless services, voter registration, and the environment, but drew some criticism for a perceived shortfall in public safety.
Harris County
Baytown City Council Will Vote On Changing Offensive Lake Name
Posted on · The city council will consider a resolution on renaming Lake Negrohead to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (July 16, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about state and local government, and an epidemiologist answers your questions about COVID-19.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis (June 8, 2020)
Posted on · An update on the latest news surrounding COVID-19 and a conversation about criminal justice reform.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: March Honoring George Floyd, And Houston As A ‘Prophetic City’ (June 2, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Rapper Bun B on the march honoring George Floyd, County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on recent protests, City Council Member Abbie Kamin answers questions, and sociologist Dr. Stephen Klineberg's new book, Prophetic City.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Summer Vacation And Tourism In A Pandemic, And A Carport Classroom (May 21, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Concerns about how the county's COVID-19 relief program will work, how summer vacation and tourism are being affected by the pandemic, a pioneering woman in Houston city government reflects on her career, and a local teacher hosts socially distanced math classes from her home's carport.
Next Question
Next Question (Ep 12): Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Laura Branigain, The Golden Globes And Yacht
Posted on · On this episode, Harris County precinct one Commissioner Rodney Ellis talks The Harris County Remembrance Project, Bail Reform and County Government; a look back at 80's pop icon Laura Branigan; film critic Dustin Chase handicaps the 77th Golden Globe Awards; and the song "Sad Money" from YACHT.
Top Stories
Upgrading Cullen Boulevard To Make It More Accessible, Security Measures For World Series In Houston, And Speaker Bonnen Won’t Seek Reelection After Recording Scandal
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
UPDATE: Harris County GOP Commissioners Block Property Tax Hike
Posted on · Without commissioners Steve Radack and Jack Cagle, there was no quorum and no vote.
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Changing How Flood Projects Get Prioritized In Houston Region, Potential Polling Location For Harris County Inmates, And El Paso Shooting Suspect Says He Ordered Weapon From Overseas
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Harris County Hires More Lawyers For Public Defender’s Office
Posted on · Chief Public Defender Alexander Bunin says the goal is handling 20 percent of cases with indigent defendants by February 2020.
Top Stories
Progress On Police-Fire Pay Parity Negotiation, Pasadena Stands Out In Upcoming Joint Election, Deadly Plane Crash In Central Texas, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Oil Prices Spike, And The Right Way To Treat A Snake Bite (April 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Why oil prices have spiked, addressing bike safety, a suspected serial killer dies in prison, inside the annual Houston Venom Conference, and the latest on Houston sports.