Houston Matters
Re-Examining Relationships Between African-Americans & Law Enforcement
Posted on · How has the relationship between African-Americans and Houston law enforcement changed since 2016?
Tag: town hall
Hurricane Harvey
WATCH: Residents Demand Answers At Harvey Recovery Meeting
Posted on · A town hall event in west Houston became heated as residents questioned how officials responded to flooding during Harvey. Residents asked about releases from Addicks and Barker reservoirs, property tax, and debris removal.
Hurricane Harvey
Harvey Victims Take Next Step In Recovery At Town Hall Events
Posted on · Town hall events have been growing lately to deal with the questions of flood victims.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Future For Contaminated Areas of Houston, And METRO Wants To Hear Your Ideas (July 25, 2017)
Posted on · A coalition of local advocacy groups question the future of some of the most polluted areas in Houston, and Houston METRO launches a series of town hall-style meetings, plus we discuss why we have a tendency to question social science research.
Press
“Tu Voz es Poder: A Latino Town Hall” to Broadcast Live on July 21
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Univision 45 to hold live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.
Politics
Culberson Holds Town Hall After Healthcare Bill Failure
Posted on · The day after the Republican push to repeal the Affordable Care Act failed, Rep. John Culberson held a town hall to answer constituents' questions.
Politics
With Brady At CPAC, Constituents Prepare For “Empty Chair” Town Hall
Posted on · Montgomery County residents will hold a Saturday morning forum in Conroe, to discuss issues ranging from the Affordable Care Act to education. Congressman Kevin Brady, invited to be the keynote speaker, is in Washington, D.C.
Conversations
Houston Matters Town Hall: The African-American Community’s Relationship with Law-Enforcement
Posted on · On this special edition of Houston Matters, we devote an entire hour to exploring the relationship between Greater Houston police and Houston’s black community with a number of guests in front of a live audience at Houston Public Media. We look at how Houston is faring in building relationships and bridging the divide between law enforcement and the African-American community. We consider whether Houston has the same problems as other parts of the country and what steps already exist — or can be taken — to address those divides, particularly in light of nationwide division brought front and center through the 2016 presidential election.
Press
Houston Public Media’s Public Affairs Radio Show “Houston Matters” to Explore Race and Policing During Live Town Hall on Nov. 15
Posted on · Houston Public Media’s public affairs radio show “Houston Matters” will hold an hour-long candid panel discussion about the relationship between Houston’s African-American community and law enforcement during a live town hall on Nov. 15 at noon on News 88.7.
Education News
With More Houston Buses Equipped With Safety Belts, Town Hall To Stress Using Them
Posted on · In Houston schools, students are supposed to buckle up if seat-belts are available.