Party Politics
Party Politics: Following the Money
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Health & Science
Town Square
With Recent COVID Cases In Houston Schools, What Can We Do To Keep Students And Teachers Safe?
Posted on · Experts discuss COVID school safety and impact on the community, plus teachers call in to share their perspective.
City of Houston
Community Groups Criticize Use Of COVID-19 Relief Funds For Houston Police Overtime
Posted on · With a rise in crime since the coronavirus pandemic began, the city’s plan calls for $4.1 million in federal CARES Act relief to go toward boosting police presence.
Coronavirus
Texas Is On The Cusp Of Another COVID-19 Surge. Is The State Better Prepared To Handle It?
Posted on · Experts say Texas is more prepared to handle another wave. But they fear that if the state fails to control the outbreak, it could quickly spiral out of control.
Town Square
More Than 40 Million COVID Cases Globally: Lessons Learned? How To Prepare For Winter Months Ahead?
Posted on · Experts discuss the local, national and global situation of the pandemic, and a Houstonian shares the tragic story of his family’s battle with COVID.
Health & Science
Houston Researchers Find Health Disparities Among Asian Mothers
Posted on · Filipina and Pacific Islander women were respectively 35% and 45% more likely to experience a negative outcome compared to white women.
Party Politics
Party Politics: The Barrett Hearings
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Health & Science
Houston, Prairie View A&M Launch Program To Close Health Disparities
Posted on · The program will focus on Houston neighborhoods identified as food deserts.
Arts & Culture
A New Alliance Strategizes To Make Opera Bigger (And Better) In Texas
Posted on · Five major opera companies, including Houston Grand Opera, have formed an alliance to keep the art form thriving in the Lone Star State during the pandemic.
Party Politics
Party Politics: The Fly Heard Round the World
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott Says Bars Can Reopen Next Week At 50% Capacity If Counties Opt In
Posted on · “It is time to open them up,” Abbott said in a Facebook video announcing the move. “If we continue to contain COVID, then these openings, just like other businesses, should be able to expand in the near future.”
Coronavirus
Houstonians Report Mounting Mental Health Toll from COVID-19, Survey Finds
Posted on · A new study from the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows almost two-thirds of respondents reporting pandemic-related anxiety
News
COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Breast Cancer Screening Delays At Houston Clinics
Posted on · Some Houston-area clinics report experiencing as much as a 45% decline in mammograms, compared to pre-pandemic times.
Town Square
COVID In The White House – What Can We Learn?
Posted on · Experts discuss the latest news about President Trump’s COVID and what we can take away from his health, possible spreading and impacts on politics, plus what we can learn from past presidents.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Has Closed Texas Bars Twice Since The Pandemic Began. Now He’s Hinting At Opening Them Again
Posted on · Abbott shut down bars for a second time in June, when the proportion of coronavirus tests with positive results was more than 18%. That number has dropped to just over 6%. Experts worry that opening bars will contribute to another surge.