News
Texas’ 2021 Political Maps Won’t Need Federal Oversight, Court Rules
Posted on · The decision is part of a larger lawsuit from voters who challenged the state’s 2011 political maps.
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News
Texas Based Whataburger Intends To Go National Under New Ownership
Posted on · A Chicago-based financial institution has acquired the majority interest in the popular Texas burger chain.
Texas
More Than 3 Million Texans Expected To Travel For Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on · AAA projects a 100,000 traveler increase compared to 2018. The vast majority will drive.
Party Politics
Is The United States Facing A Constitutional Crisis?
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer also provide an update on the latest efforts out of the Texas Capitol to reform the state’s school finance system.
News
Business Leaders Oppose ‘License To Discriminate’ Against LGBT Texans
Posted on · Texas legislators are considering a bill that would allow professionals to deny service to people based on religious beliefs. Critics say the law would sanction discrimination against LGBT Texans.
Local
Program Aims To Spay And Neuter 2,500 Dogs And Cats In Greater Houston And San Antonio
Posted on · The Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) is conducting the initiative, which is designed to help low-income individuals who own pets.
Party Politics
Joe Biden Announces Presidential Run
Posted on · Air Force veteran MJ Hegar launches challenge to unseat Senator John Cornyn.
News
Investigation Reveals More Details Of Deadly Plane Crash In Central Texas
Posted on · Witnesses have told investigators they saw a small plane "spiraling" before it crashed.
Texas
San Antonio City Council Stands By Decision To Keep Chick-Fil-A Out Of Airport
Posted on · The council voted to not bring up the issue again, thus the restaurant remains banned.
News
President Trump Visits Texas To Talk Immigration And Loosen Oil Regulations
Posted on · The president announces executive orders to boost the energy sector and attends two fundraisers.
Weather
Forecast Predicts Heavy Rainfall In Texas This Weekend
Posted on · Rainfall totals in the Houston area are expected to be in the one to two inch range.
News
Texas Has ‘Significant Shortages’ Of Low-Income Rentals, Study Finds
Posted on · As far as availability, Houston had the lowest per-capita rate of available affordable units.
Politics
In A First, Two Democrats From Texas Are Running For President At The Same Time
Posted on · Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro and former Congressman Beto O'Rourke are vying for the Democratic ticket. The last Texas Democrat to run for president was four-term U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen in 1976.
Party Politics
White House And Democrats Face Off Again As Federal Government Remains Partially Closed
Posted on · Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss prospects for the end (or not) of the shutdown.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Sutherland Springs Anniversary, And Houston’s Changing Skyline (Nov. 5, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how candidates are spending the final hours of campaigning. And we check in on Sutherland Springs a year after the mass shooting there. Plus, we examine ways local governments can change to keep up with Houston's growth. We tour downtown to learn the stories behind Houston's skyscrapers. And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.