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On Thursday’s Houston Matters: Fort Bend health officials said they have confirmed the county’s “first presumptive case” of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In light of that news, we learn what local physicians are seeing regarding fears …
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: We learn why presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is spending so much time and money in Texas. Also this hour: Women are underrepresented in Wikipedia articles, but a professor at Rice University wants to help change tha…
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 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 Thursday’s Houston Matters: In 2019, Texas had six refineries releasing excessive amounts of the toxic pollutant benzene into local neighborhoods, according to a new report from Air Alliance Houston. Also this hour: Has the end of the world already …
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: Since the Trump administration has tightened the rules for granting asylum, we learn what other legal alternatives immigration attorneys are turning to. Also this hour: The Smithsonian Channel is premiering a new document…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: We learn about some recent efforts to curb vaping in Fort Bend County. Also this hour: If you’re accused of a non-violent offense, should you have to be shackled when you appear in Houston-area federal courts? We talk it …
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: We learn how an area Congressional district might suddenly be up for grabs. Also this hour: A new study has some interesting things to say about the health of Harris County. Then, a local rapper uses music as a motivation…
Read MoreThe Texas Department of Transportation will close a section of Loop 610 overnight this week as construction continues on the elevated bus lanes project.
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: Construction on the ship channel bridge along the Sam Houston Tollway has been paused for three weeks to address some safety concerns. We find out what those concerns are. Also this hour: What should colleges use to decid…
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