Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill banning any “governmental entity” from creating so-called “vaccine passports” that would certify someone’s vaccination status or share it for any reason other than for health…
Read MoreOn Monday’s Houston Matters: It’s been a wet couple of weeks — with still more rain expected. Should we be wary of the potential for certain Houston area streets to become flooded?
Also this hour: We offer you another chance to vent by sharing you…
On Friday’s Houston Matters: Saturday marks 20 years since Tropical Storm Allison made landfall. The storm dropped as much as 40 inches of rain on parts of southeast Texas and Greater Houston, flooding the city in ways only eclipsed by Hurricane Ha…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: The Houston firefighters union is proposing a new way to renew their contract with the city. We hear more from their president.
Also this hour: We learn about a new flood-alert system and how it might actually help s…
On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: City Council will consider Houston’s $5.1 billion spending plan today. News 88.7’s Jen Rice explains how the budget is shaping up.
Also this hour: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup.
Then, i…
On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: The regular session of the Texas Legislature ended over the weekend with drama as Democrats staged a walk out to break quorum, preventing final approval of the controversial election law, Senate Bill 7. But many signs …
Read MoreOn Friday’s Houston Matters: A bill in the Texas Legislature would create new regulations for above-ground chemical storage containers aimed at making them more resistant to hurricanes and major flooding. Also this hour: We chat with energy analyst Lor…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: We talk with the Houston Chronicle’s Jacob Carpenter about the recent firing of two charter school leaders for questionable spending of the district’s funds. Also this hour: An “Ike Dike” funding bill is close to approval…
Read MoreOn Wednesday’s show: Houston and Harris County received none of the $1.3 billion of federal funding recently allocated for Hurricane Harvey relief. Local officials are asking the government to stop distributing the funds and re-examine the criteria t…
Read MoreOn Tuesday’s Houston Matters: One year after the death of Houston native George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, members of his family and activists for social justice reflect on his life and legacy. Also this hour: The guilty ver…
Read More