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Thursday’s Show: Rent Relief, And Serving Aboard The USNS Mercy (May 7, 2020)

Posted on May 7, 2020 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A potential city rent relief program, recommendations from a nonprofit disaster relief group, serving aboard a medical relief ship, the Supreme Court streams audio of oral arguments, and challenges facing the deaf community.

Texas

Scared after the fall of Roe, these 2 Texas women rushed to tie the knot

Posted on August 8, 2022 · Following the Supreme Court's decision, Carlie Brown and Molly Pela rescheduled their wedding for nine months earlier. They fear that without federal protections, their family remains vulnerable.

Elections

Texas lawmakers ordered to turn over redistricting records

Posted on July 26, 2022 · The order is the latest victory for civil rights groups claiming discrimination and intimidation leading up to the 2022 midterms, but history indicates the case is unlikely to be resolved before voters head to the polls.

Health & Science

Houston doctor suspended for vaccine misinformation files $25 million defamation lawsuit against Methodist Hospital

Posted on July 25, 2022 · The lawsuit accuses Methodist Hospital and Methodist CEO Marc Boom of making "false and defamatory" statements about Dr. Mary Bowden, an ear, nose, and throat doctor in River Oaks.

Health & Science

Home testing makes predicting new COVID waves in Texas challenging

Posted on July 15, 2022 · New cases of COVID-19 in Texas are increasing again. But predicting how long this wave of infections will continue — and how severe it could be — will not be easy this time around.

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Thursday’s Show: Rent Relief, And Serving Aboard The USNS Mercy (May 7, 2020)

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