News
Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act As Unconstitutional
Posted on · President Trump praised the ruling by a court in Texas as supporters of the ACA said they will appeal.
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Politics
Beto O’Rourke Still Undecided As 2020 White House Buzz Grows
Posted on · The outgoing Congressman from Texas is rising among top potential Democratic presidential candidates.
News
Texas Sees Uptick In Executions, Death Sentences In 2018
Posted on · The state put to death 13 men this year. That's more than half the total number of people executed in the entire country: 25. Still, the death row population — both here and nationwide — is at a historic low.
Bauer Business Focus
Oil Prices Are Down Again But Industry May Be Better Prepared
Posted on · Oil companies' cautiousness after the downturn seems to be paying off.
Top Stories
Proposed Garbage Collection Fee To Achieve HPD-HFD Pay Parity, DPS Warns About MS-13 In Houston, And Apple Announces $1 Billion Campus In Austin
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Texas DPS 2018 Report On Gangs Notes MS-13 Uses Houston As Hub For Criminal Activity
Posted on · The gang is involved in drug and human smuggling, prostitution, murder and extortion.
Party Politics
New Texas Legislative Session To Be Marked By New Democrats And Returning Republicans
Posted on · Passing a budget will be one of the main tasks of state legislators. Funding for public education could be one of the most interesting topics in Austin in 2019.
News
Texas Lawmakers Say Farm Bill Passed By Congress Provides Certainty And Stability
Posted on · Senator John Cornyn highlights the crop insurance programs and funding for foreign access programs.
Local
UPDATE: Suspected Shooter Found Dead After Officers Hospitalized
Posted on · The officers work for the Office of the Texas Attorney General and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. They were serving a warrant for Daniel Trevino.
Houston Matters
Odum Thinks Houston Will Be Better Prepared To Face Severe Weather In The Future
Posted on · The city’s post Harvey recovery ‘Czar’, who recently stepped down, also says a comprehensive protection infrastructure for Southeast Texas will cost billions and take decades to complete.
News
Texas Secretary Of State Rolando Pablos – The State’s Chief Elections Officer – Stepping Down
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Pablos in January 2017. The secretary of state is Texas' chief elections officer and a top adviser to the governor on issues related to the border.
Texas
Border Patrol Agent Charged With Capital Murder In Texas
Posted on · Juan David Ortiz confessed to shooting four women in the head and leaving their bodies on rural roadsides.
News
Possible Pre-Release Of Water From Lake Houston Due To Potential Heavy Rains
Posted on · The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rainfall in Southeast Texas that would peak on Friday night.
News
Comprehensive Survey Of Latinos Reveals Nuanced Political, Cultural Views
Posted on · The growing Latino population supports both conservative and progressive ideas and policies.
News
Application For Post-Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program Available
Posted on · Homeowners in Harris County and the city of Houston will be able to apply for similar programs funded by direct allocations.