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Lack Of Transparency Clouds Texas Spending After Harvey
Posted on · Disaster recovery experts say the lack of transparency in Texas could hinder coordination, encourage fraud and squander an opportunity to rebuild
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Affordable Housing, and Mental Health Care Issues; Houston Matters Weekend (January 7, 2017)
Posted on · A question that perplexes potential home buyers and renters: where’s the affordable housing for the rest of us? The Search for Affordable Housing has More than 50 percent of Houston housing consumers in the middle- to lower-income market, making less than $50,000 a year. Many are "rent-burdened," which means they spend more than the recommended […]
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Ted Cruz, No Bid Contracts, and Smuggling: Tuesday’s Show (March 24, 2015)
Posted on · Houstonian and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz officially announced his presidential run on Monday (3/23/15). But in a field still taking shape, could he actually be a viable candidate to win the GOP nomination in 2016? On this edition of Houston Matters, we’ll ask political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus. Then, we’ll turn to the state’s contract process. […]
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Tax Prep and Accordion Throwdown: Thursday’s show (March 5, 2015)
Posted on · The April 15 tax deadline is just over a month away. Tax time always tends to add some stress to our lives. Preparing your taxes, after all, can be complicated, but Houston Matters is here to help! On this edition of the program, we welcome your questions for a pair of tax experts, who […]