Houston Matters
Political Roundup: State Of The Union Analysis, And Gov. Abbott’s Emergency Items
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas
Tag: voters
Houston Matters
Full Show: Health Care Merger Called Off, And Non-Citizen Voters List (Feb. 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White has been called off. Plus, we preview the State of the State address. We learn how area counties are handling lists of possible non-citizen voters. A sociologist explains how racism can persist without racists. And a local theater company throws itself a wake.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Houston’s Crime Statistics, And Alleged Non-Citizen Voters: The Good, Bad, And The Ugly Of Houston News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Road Closures, Voter Lists, And The Music Of Harry Potter (Feb. 1, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: More road closures, examining voter lists, philosophers who perpetuated racist ideas, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and the music of Harry Potter.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Non-Citizen Voter List, Political Roundup, And DNA Testing For Cancer (Jan. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn the latest on a list of potential non-citizen voters being circulated. Then, we break down the latest political stories and examine the pros and cons of consumer DNA tests for cancer. And Da Camera's artistic director celebrates 25 years.
Houston Matters
Flood-Damaged Cars, And Teenage Voters: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts breaks down stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
Some Under-the-Radar Races to Watch in the November Midterms
Posted on · Houston Matters summarizes several intriguing, lesser-discussed races around the region in the 2018 election.
News
Analysis: Don’t Count Your (Democratic) Chickens until They’re Elected
Posted on · Texas political eyes are watching for Republican weaknesses and Democratic chances in two or three state Senate districts
News
Some Voters Say They’re Inundated with Political Spam This Year; Is There A Way to Make It Stop?
Posted on · Political speech is protected by the First Amendment, so candidates can get around bans on spam
News
Analysis: Texas GOP Ignores Young Voters With LGBT Snub
Posted on · With its vote to deny the Log Cabin Republicans a booth at the GOP state convention, the State Republican Executive Committee might be drawing a line with the younger voters it hopes to attract.
Texas Elections 2018
Dallas County DA Investigating Mail-In Ballot Applications For Possible Fraud
Posted on · The applications are from the same areas where voter fraud was suspected in last year's municipal elections
Texas Elections 2018
Runoff Elections Bring Out The Most Passionate, Idealogical Voters
Posted on · Fewer voters make it to the polls on runoff day, but those who do take the election seriously.
News
It’s Filing Deadline Day In Texas. Here’s What To Expect
Posted on · When the clock strikes 6 tonight, voters in the state will know who is — and who is not — running for office in 2018
News
Analysis: “Who?” For Governor of Texas
Posted on · It's not that Texas Democrats can't find anyone to run for governor in 2018. It's that none of the eight contenders (so far) is familiar to voters across the state.
News
Analysis: Politicians Will Take Sexual Harassment Seriously When Voters Do
Posted on · Texas lawmakers have promised to come up with better protection for women who are sexually harassed by legislators and others in the Texas Capitol. But lawmakers aren't like the rest of us: They're difficult to regulate, even by other lawmakers