Politics
U.S. Rep. Al Green’s Third Attempt To Impeach Trump Falls Flat
Posted on · The Houston Democrat has repeatedly bucked party leadership by pushing impeachment. But the lone-wolf move failed once again Wednesday.
Politics
National
WATCH LIVE: Homeland Security Chief Faces Off With Democrats On Border Crisis
Posted on · Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan will appear before the House Oversight and Reform Committee amid a heated debate between the GOP and Democrats about the administration's immigration policies.
Immigration
Houston ICE Raid Threats Put Immigrant Community Health At Risk
Posted on · Despite limited immigration enforcement this week, the threat of raids has caused anxiety and uncertainty for many of the hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants living in Houston.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: ‘Go Back’ Tweets, And Mueller’s Testimony Delayed
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
Harris County To Get New Voting Machines By May 2021
Posted on · County Clerk Diane Trautman estimates it will take until July of next year to select the new voting machine vendor -- too late to be used for the 2020 presidential election.
National
Three GOP Texans In Congress Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweet, While Many Others Remain Silent
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll call for a vote condemning the president's words.
Immigration
Trump Administration Implementing ‘3rd Country’ Rule On Migrants Seeking Asylum
Posted on · Immigrants who want to seek asylum at the U.S. southern border must first apply for refugee status in another country, according to a new rule that is set to take effect Tuesday.
Immigration
After No ICE Raids Sunday, Houston Immigrant Advocates Say Deportation Roundups Still A Threat
Posted on · Immigrant families, advocates and lawyers are concerned about potential large-scale raids over the next few days.
Immigration
Houston Religious Leaders Condemn ICE Raids While Community Prepares
Posted on · Immigration raids will happen over several days and are likely to take place in Houston and nine other major cities.
Houston Matters
Why Don’t More Texans Vote?
Posted on · Political scientist Bob Stein discusses recent voter trends in the Lone Star State.
Politics
Fort Bend County Sheriff Mum On Political Future
Posted on · Republican Sheriff Troy Nehls, who recently announced he would not run for a third term, has been mentioned as a potential congressional candidate.
In-Depth
As Houston’s South Asian Population Grows, So Does The Popularity Of Cricket
Posted on · The new Prairie View cricket complex will reportedly be the largest in the United States.
In-Depth
1A Across America: Texans Take The Border Crisis Into Their Own Hands
Posted on · Volunteers are stepping up to help asylum seekers who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border, ensuring migrants have hot meals, hygiene supplies and basic medical care.
Top Stories
Third Democratic Presidential Debate Will Be In Houston, Border Migrant Flow Falls For First Time In 2019, Report Says Texas Coast Is Increasingly At Risk Of Flooding, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Presidential Debate Headed To Houston, And Remembering Ross Perot
Posted on · Our local experts discuss the latest political news.