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On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wants to create the first ever county-funded deportation defense program in the region. Funding would go toward legal aid to help people facing deportation who can’t afford a lawyer. County…
Read MoreOn Monday’s Houston Matters: A new survey tries to determine who is in the lead for the Democratic Presidential and Senate nominations. Also this hour: A law professor says America’s immigration system isn’t broken – it’s operating just like it was de…
Read MoreOn Friday’s Houston Matters: Water levels on Lake Conroe will continue to be lowered seasonally through the end of 2022. The San Jacinto River Authority voted 5-1 last night in favor of the move. We learn what it means for residents. Also this hour: Th…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is up for reelection this year, but some progressive Democrats aren’t happy with how she’s handling her position. We learn why. And we learn why some Houstonians are afraid to parti…
Read MoreOn Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Women often get paid less than men, but minority women in Texas face an even-wider wage gap. And a new study shows it’s even worse in Houston. Also this hour: We break down the latest news in our weekly political roundup…
Read MoreOn Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Early voting begins today for Super Tuesday. We get some pointers on how and where to cast your ballot. Also this hour: Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman answers your questions. We discuss how to deal with a toxic workpla…
Read MoreOn Monday’s Houston Matters: It’s Presidents’ Day, and so we learn about an annual survey where historians rank all the U.S. Presidents. The survey is run by a local political scientist and some colleagues. Also this hour: The Houston Chronicle announ…
Read MoreOn Friday’s Houston Matters: A judge says the federal government is to blame for houses and businesses that flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs. So how much should homeowners be compensated? Also this hour: In celebration of Valentine…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: We take a closer look at the city’s plan to prepare the city for major floods. Also this hour: We discuss the role climate change plays in Houston’s flooding with Jim Blackburn of Rice University’s SSPEED Center. Then, we…
Read MoreOn Wednesday’s Houston Matters: A leader in Houston’s Nigerian community weighs in on what President Trump’s decision to add Nigeria to a visa and travel ban means for folks here in the Bayou City. Also this hour: We discuss the New Hampshire primary r…
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