Politics
Beto O’Rourke enters the race for Texas governor
Posted on · The former El Paso congressman announced his candidacy on Monday, becoming the first Democrat to join the crowded race.
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News
I SEE U, Episode 24: The Queens of Crunk…Feminism
Posted on · Co-Founders of the Crunk Feminist Collective and authors of the newly released book, "Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood", Drs. Brittney Cooper and Susana Morris discuss growing up feminist.
News
I SEE U, Episode 23: Halftime is Their Time
Posted on · It's Historically Black College and University homecoming season! Director of the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul marching band, Brian Simmons, and Director of the Prairie View A & M University Marching Storm share HBCU homecoming traditions and what happens when the band hits the field.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 22: Coalitions of Color
Posted on · How can Texas' largest minority groups translate their increasing numbers into greater political power? Former Harris County Clerk, Chris Hollins, and Secretary Julián Castro candidly discuss minority coalition building.
Town Square
The ‘Party Politics’ Of Third Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Posted on · The co-hosts of Party Politics join Town Square to examine bills allocating $16 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds and COVID vaccine mandates at the local and state level.
Health & Science
Most Texas abusers reoffend after legal warning or protective order, new report says
Posted on · Texas Council on Family Violence’s high-risk domestic violence teams connect victims who are most at risk with local law enforcement and advocates.
abortion
The House Passes Bill Meant To Counter Texas-Style Abortion Bans
Posted on · The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
Abortion
Justice Department Promises To Protect People Who Seek Abortions in Texas
Posted on · U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday that the Justice Department will protect people trying to obtain or provide abortions in Texas, in the wake of the state's new restrictive abortion law.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 9: Vietnamese Fishermen v. the KKK
Posted on · An intriguing look at the 1981 court case that brought justice to Vietnamese fishermen in East Texas who were terrorized by the Ku Klux Klan
Energy & Environment
Electricity Disconnections To Resume In Texas As Summer Heat Arrives
Posted on · The moratorium will be lifted on June 18, two days before a forecasted hotter-than-normal summer arrives.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2033: Milton Grosvenor Howe
Posted on · Episode: 2033 Milton Grosvenor Howe’s remarkable drafting textbook. Today, an intimate look at America emerging.
Houston Matters
Restricting The Governor’s Power To Declare An Emergency (April 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A new bill would restrict the governor's power to declare an emergency, the challenges young people are having finding jobs, and the changing idea of what it means to be a Texan.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Texas Unmasked
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston
Looking For Food, Water In Greater Houston And Galveston? Here’s A List (Friday, Feb. 19)
Posted on · Here's how you or someone you know can get food and water as local infrastructure continues to recover from the winter storm.
Energy & Environment
Texas Governor Calls For Investigation Into Group That Manages State Power Grid
Posted on · Dire warnings of price hikes are coming from electricity retailers that normally offer customers low prices based on daily wholesale rates. They are telling customers to conserve or switch providers.