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On Tuesday’s show: What will HISD do now that no new bond money is coming? The district’s state-appointed board of managers has been mulling over options to pivot after voters this month rejected a massive bond proposal for school upgrades. The board a…
Read MoreOn Monday’s show: With Republicans poised to take control of the White House and both houses of Congress in January, and President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, it’s reasonable to assume immigration policy is about to change and could…
Read MoreOn Friday’s show: Remember how Sen. Ted Cruz was supposed to be in a tough re-election race? The Texas Tribune’s Jasper Scherer joins us to share why Cruz’s campaign believes the senator ultimately won so easily and what it may signal for Cruz’s future…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s show: The Astrodome Conservancy, a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of the one-time “Eighth Wonder of the World,” has unveiled a $1 billion redevelopment concept for the Dome. We find out what the plan calls for, who would pa…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s show: The Astrodome Conservancy, a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of the one-time “Eighth Wonder of the World,” has unveiled a $1 billion redevelopment concept for the Dome. We find out what the plan calls for, who would pa…
Read MoreOn Wednesday’s show: A recent survey asked Houstonians about their quality of life here. The question came from us here at Houston Matters, and we learn what they had to say.Also this hour: We discuss some of the names already made public as likely mem…
Read MoreOn Tuesday’s show: It’s been five years since the state funded free, full-day pre-K programs. So, how’s it going? We learn what new reports say about enrollment in and the evaluation of Houston-area pre-K instruction.Also this hour: We talk with Housto…
Read MoreOn Monday’s show: Last week’s election doesn’t just mean a GOP sweep of Congress and the White House. Hardline Republicans gained seats in an even more conservative Texas House. We learn what that further shift right means for the next Texas legislativ…
Read MoreOn Friday’s show: While we’ve all understandably been fixated on election news this week, there’s actual governing going on, too. Dominic Anthony Walsh joins us with the latest on some leadership changes at Houston City Hall.Also this hour: From Elon M…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s show: We’re keeping a close eye on the rapidly intensifying Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico. Could it head here? We discuss the latest of what’s known about the storm’s track with Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.Also…
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