News
Here’s How Houston City Council Candidates Say They Would Fight Flooding
Posted on · We asked every single City Council candidate what they would do about flooding. Here’s what they told us.
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Top Stories
Houston’s Role In A Low-Carbon Energy Future, Slowing Growth Of Local Economy Impacts Rent Prices, And Fort Worth Police Chief Says He’s ‘Deeply Sorry’ About Fatal Shooting
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Business
Houston Rents Fall, Pulled Down By Flagging Oil Prices
Posted on · The average rent in Houston fell $5 to $1,101 – the steepest monthly decline of any major Texas metro area.
News
Fort Worth Interim Police Chief ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Fatal Shooting
Posted on · Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was shot and killed in the confines of her own home by police officer Aaron Dean, who resigned Monday. Dean has been charged with murder.
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions: Shonen Knife
Posted on · Watch the renowned Japanese power trio perform in the studio.
Texas
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Says, “No Laws Were Broken.” Legal Hurdles Remain.
Posted on · Bonnen has been eager to dismiss speculation that he did anything illegal during a June 12 meeting with conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan. But a probe into the event is ongoing.
National
6 Takeaways From The 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
Posted on · Elizabeth Warren faced new scrutiny, Pete Buttigieg controlled multiple exchanges, and the potential conflicts of interest of Joe Biden's son got relatively little focus.
In-Depth
Could Houston Be The ‘Energy Capital’ Without Oil And Gas?
Posted on · Houston has some things going for it in a low-carbon energy future.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Houston’s Future As The Energy Capital, And The Week In Politics (Oct. 16, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Maintaining our status as the energy capital, the week in politics, the relationship between fast food and American life, and a local production of The Glass Menagerie.
Politics
October Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis
Posted on · Twelve candidates are on stage in Westerville, Ohio, on Tuesday night — amid an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. NPR reporters are providing live analysis and fact checks of their remarks.
Politics
Key Goal For Texans Julián Castro And Beto O’Rourke In Tuesday’s Debate: Make The Next One
Posted on · If the two candidates don't show improvement in the polls, they won't make it to the November debate stage.
Houston Matters
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Answers Listener Questions
Posted on · The former mayor of Kemah outlines his stance on the issues and explains why he wanted to run for the office again.
News
Free Wi-Fi Is Coming To Houston’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Wi-Fi will be available on select buses and trains as part of a pilot program. The transit agency says it hopes to gather rider feedback on the service as it looks for ways to expand it system-wide.
In-Depth
How Houston’s Bayou Trails Are Designed To Flood
Posted on · As the Bayou Greenways network continues to expand, the Houston Parks Board says it's building trails and fixtures with the knowlege that they'll go underwater at some point.
Politics
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Offered Media Access To Empower Texans, Suggested It Target Certain Republicans, Recording Shows
Posted on · Bonnen also spoke disparagingly about multiple Democrats, calling one House member “vile” and suggesting that another’s “wife’s gonna be really pissed when she learns he’s gay.”