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.
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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.
Politics
University of Houston Will Host Cruz-O’Rourke Debate on September 30
Posted on · The Senator and the Congressman have agreed to two more debates that will take place in Dallas and San Antonio
News
Abbott Sets Runoff to Replace State Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a Sept. 18 special election runoff for Senate District 19
News
Texas Breaks Record For Electricity Use For Second Consecutive Day
Posted on · It is the first time the usage exceeds 73,000 megawatts in the ERCOT region
News
How RAICES Plans To Spend $20 Million In Donations To Help Detained Families
Posted on · “This money has a very specific purpose – and it’s time sensitive that we move this money out the door to benefit these families right now,” Jonathan Ryan, RAICES’ executive director, said
News
Four Things To Watch At Texas Republican And Democratic Party Conventions
Posted on · Thousands will gather at the state GOP convention in San Antonio this week. Texas Democrats will meet in Fort Worth for their biennial meeting the following weekend. School shootings and the #MeToo movement are among the issues that could loom large at one or both events.
News
Supreme Court Refuses Appeal From Condemned San Antonio Man
Posted on · Trevino was convicted of the slaying of Linda Salinas at a San Antonio park a month after he was released from prison for an auto theft conviction
Houston Matters
Allegations Of Grade Changing At Furr H.S., And Monkey Business In San Antonio: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on the week’s news and decides if the stories are good, bad, or ugly.
News
San Antonio Tops National List In Population Gain; Houston Growth Is Sluggish
Posted on · Texas suburbs claimed the top of the list of fastest-growing cities in the nation while San Antonio added the most people of any city in the country, according to new census estimates.
In-Depth
What Houston Is Learning About Underground Tunnels To Mitigate Flooding
Posted on · Harris County is looking at tunnels to help with flood mitigation. How have the tunnels fared in other cities?
News
Prosecutor: Former Texas Nurse Confessed In Deaths Of Babies
Posted on · Genene Jones has served decades in prison following her murder conviction in 1984
Texas
App Takes Controversy Out Of ‘Redesigning’ The Alamo
Posted on · With the app at the site, you can hold up your phone or tablet and see the Alamo at different points in history and scenes from the 1836 battle play out
News
‘Insulted’ Pro-Trump Spurs Fans Feel Forced To Choose Between Their Team And The President
Posted on · Team coach Gregg Popovich has vocally shared his disdain for President Donald Trump, prompting some San Antonio fans to give up on the team
News
U.S. Speaker Paul Ryan Raises Nearly $4M, Holds Donor Retreat During Texas Visit
Posted on · The Wisconsin Republican's sweep across the state included public promotion of last year's income tax overhaul, private fundraising events and a three-day retreat on politics and policy in Austin