Politics
Both Democrats And Republicans Put Focus On Texas Latino Vote
Posted on · Two events in Houston showcase the parties’ increased efforts to secure Latino votes.
Politics
Houston Matters
How The Candidates Differentiated Themselves At The Houston Debate
Posted on · Michael Adams of Texas Southern University breaks down how the candidates fared at the Presidential debate on his campus.
News
Houston-Area Lawmaker Defends Controversial Twitter Exchange With Beto O’Rourke
Posted on · State Rep. Briscoe Cain told O’Rourke, “My AR is ready for you Robert Francis.”
Politics
5 Questions Answered About The 3rd Democratic Debate
Posted on · Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced off on stage for the first time, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders wound up taking much of the heat, sparing Warren.
Politics
Blog: Democratic Debate Fact Check And Analysis
Posted on · It's the third debate of the campaign and the first time in which former Vice President Joe Biden and senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are all together.
Immigration
Tent Courts Set To Open On Border For US Asylum Seekers
Posted on · The court, or "soft-sided" facility as U.S. officials call it, is scheduled to begin operations Monday in Laredo, Texas.
Immigration
Supreme Court Allows Government To Curtail Asylum Requests During Legal Fight
Posted on · The administration scores a victory in its efforts to reduce the number of asylum applicants presenting themselves at the U.S. southern border.
In-Depth
Democratic Debate Highlights Texas’ Potential Status As 2020 Swing State
Posted on · Texas has gone Republican in every presidential election since 1980. Candidates at tonight’s debate at TSU are making the case they can snap that streak.
Politics
What Two New Polls Tell Us About Texas Voters
Posted on · Fresh polling data reveal new insights on what Texas voters think about 2020 presidential and senatorial candidates.
News
Will Anything Change After Texas’ Latest Mass Shootings?
Posted on · The partisan divide is real, but elected officials may have found some common ground on the issue of gun violence.
Harris County
Harris County Faces Potential 8% Property Tax Hike
Posted on · The Democratic majority on Harris County Commissioners Court proposed the measure, making it all but certain it will become law.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Previewing The Houston Democratic Presidential Debate
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
In-Depth
Escaping Brutal Violence, Transgender Migrants Start Over In Texas
Posted on · In December 2018, federal officials opened the first dorm in Texas meant for one group of asylum seekers: transgender women. Houston Public Media followed the journey of one transgender migrant from Honduras to Houston.
Top Stories
Texans Can Weigh In About Redrawing Of Political Maps In 2021, Houston Health Officials Link Recent Lung Illnesses To Vaping, And Concern Over Draining Of Four Lakes In Central Texas
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Texas
State Lawmakers Begin Taking Public Input As They Prepare To Redraw Political Maps In 2021
Posted on · The last time lawmakers drew up political boundaries for the Texas Legislature and U.S. Congress, in 2011, courts found they intentionally discriminated against racial minorities.