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: voting
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.
News
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo: Citizenship Checks List Could Intimidate Legitimate Voters
Posted on · The county is still holding off on asking registered voters on a state-circulated list for proof of citizenship.
News
In Harris County, Thousands Of Registered Voters Mistakenly Flagged For Citizenship Checks
Posted on · The state initially said almost 30,000 registered voters in Harris County might not be citizens. That number was inflated by almost 18,000.
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.
News
Harris County “Very Skeptical” About State’s Potential Non-Citizen Voter List
Posted on · Harris County is looking into the list before taking action, while neighboring Galveston County has mailed out citizenship check requests.
Politics
Trautman To Unveil Plan For Countywide Election Day Voting Centers
Posted on · Under Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman’s proposal, voters would be able to cast their ballot at any of the county’s 700-plus polling locations, regardless of where they live.
Politics
Trautman Aims To Make Voting Simpler, Faster
Posted on · Diane Trautman, who defeated incumbent Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart in his bid for a third term, is a vocal opponent of Texas’ voter ID law.
News
Fort Bend County Voters Make Historic Changes To County Seats
Posted on · Brian Middleton is the first black district attorney the county has elected, and the first Democrat to fill the critical position in 26 years.
Texas Elections 2018
Mayor Turner Reminds Houstonians To Vote Amid Historic Midterm Turnout
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages voters to "keep the momentum going on election day" after historic early voter turnout in Harris County.
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.
News
Here’s How to Get A Free Ride to The Polls on Election Day
Posted on · Metro is waiving fares for voters headed to polling places all over Harris County.
News
Waller County to Fight Voter Suppression Lawsuit
Posted on · In response to the lawsuit — filed on behalf of five Prairie View A&M students — the rural county will expand early voting hours but "vigorously oppose" the allegations.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, and Items for Your Houston Bucket List (Oct. 24, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Some Prairie View A&M students are suing Waller County alleging voter suppression. Then, our experts break down the latest political stories. And writer Dylan Powell discusses items that should be on every Houstonian's bucket list.