Party Politics
Houston Mayor’s race in runoff
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
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Politics
Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!
Posted on · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Texas Sets the Stage for November
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston Matters
What The Biden Administration Could Mean For Houston’s Energy Sector (Dec. 14, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss how the Biden administration might affect Houston's energy industry in the first of a week of conversations on what the new administration might mean for the region.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Ex-Felons As Candidates, And Embedded With White Supremacists (Dec. 2, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The latest on the runoff race for Houston City Council District B, the latest efforts to treat HIV/AIDS, lessons from six years studying white supremacist groups, and the latest on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: City Council District B Controversy, And Singer Allison Moorer (Nov. 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Questions about a candidate in the runoff for City Council District B, we discuss the movie Harriet, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and musician Allison Moorer talks about her new memoir and accompanying album.
Texas Elections 2018
Voter Turnout In A Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Runoff Hasn’t Been This Low In Nearly 100 Years
Posted on · Democrat Lupe Valdez will face off against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the fall. Two incumbents in the Texas House lost their runoffs. And Democrats had their worst runoff turnout in almost a century.
Texas Elections 2018
UPDATE: Lupe Valdez Wins Democratic Runoff And Will Be Candidate For Texas Governor
Posted on · In the race to be the GOP candidate for District 2 of the U.S. House, former Navy Seal and political newcomer Dan Crenshaw beats Texas State Representative Kevin Roberts
Texas Elections 2018
Lupe Valdez Bounces Back In Fundraising But Andrew White Has More To Spend Ahead Of Runoff
Posted on · In the Democratic runoff for governor, Lupe Valdez raised $291,000 from Feb. 25 through Saturday, while White received $179,000, according to new filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
News
Is The Top Vote-Getter In A Texas Primary Election Most Likely To Win Their Runoff? Usually, But Not Always
Posted on · If history is any guide, candidates that earned first place in their primary race are likely to win their runoff — especially if they finished with a lead of more than 10 percentage points. But there are instances when second-place primary finishers come out on top.
Texas Elections 2018
Runoff Elections Bring Out The Most Passionate, Idealogical Voters
Posted on · Fewer voters make it to the polls on runoff day, but those who do take the election seriously.
Texas Elections 2018
More Than 30 Texas Primary Races Are Headed To A Runoff. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · If no candidate in a primary election receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters go head-to-head in a runoff. Here's everything you need to know about how they work and how to vote
News
Harvey’s Impact Extends As Far As Some Coral Reefs
Posted on · Harvey didn't have as major an impact on the Flower Garden Banks coral reef as expected, but scientists are still learning from it
News
Report Urges Houston To Incentivize “Green Infrastructure”
Posted on · Environmental groups have a plan to manage storm water and increase green space. Read the Texas Stormwater Scorecard below.
Politics
Houston Mayoral Runoff: 2 Polls, 2 Different Results
Posted on · Despite the biased nature of both polls, we can draw some conclusions.