Posted on · "I've spent so many years talking about lame ducks in the White House and Congress, and it's never occurred to me to find out what the heck it means. It turns out it's an old English hunting term - something about firing at a duck without quite killing it. In any case, the hobbled duck limps on, at a distinct disadvantage" - Gwen Ifill
Posted on · "Delaware has our money" – Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton
Posted on · President Trump is eliminating subsidy payments to insurance companies. Houston Matters brings in two health care experts to discuss what it could mean for you.
Posted on · Sen. Ted Cruz spoke at the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual “State of the Senate” event
Posted on · Houston Matters’ political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · On Wednesday's edition of Houston Matters: Regional leaders meet to discuss lessons to be learned from Harvey. We engage in our weekly political roundup. We discuss Houston's relationship with its sister cities. And reporter Melissa Del Bosque tells us about her book, Bloodlines.
Posted on · Windfern HS senior India Landry is suing the school district for damages, arguing the district violated her First Amendment right to freedom of speech
Posted on · "In England, if you commit a crime, the police don't have a gun and you don't have a gun. If you commit a crime, the police will say 'Stop, or I'll say stop again.'" - Comedian, Robin Williams
Posted on · "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” - Benjamin Franklin
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett says there’s “no question” Harris County needs another reservoir, in addition to the Addicks and Barker, to protect the region against floods like the ones Harvey spawned. Preliminary estimates put the price of construction at $500 million.
Posted on · Houston Matters' political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · The move guarantees the federal government will have to approve any changes in the city’s voting laws through 2023.
Posted on · A lower court judge ruled earlier this year that the county’s bail system discriminates against poor defendants.
Posted on · "I'm not a lawyer, but I am a Texan. I'm disgusted by all this. Tell the lieutenant governor I don't want the suicide of a single Texan on my hands" – House Speaker Joe Straus
Posted on · “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." - Benjamin Franklin, Well-Known Smart Guy