Houston Matters

On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas Republican lawmakers approved a state law eliminating Harris County’s chief elections official and allowing state officials to intervene and supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using the law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.

Also this hour: We hear the story behind the Houston-based nonprofit Love You Adam Foundation and how it is using some ne...

On Friday's show: Today is Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in this country. And while we tend to think of Galveston when we conjure the holiday's history, a local researcher tells us about what he found that suggests the first festivities happened in Houston.

Also this hour: A new book celebrates the stories and legacy of Riverside General, Houston’s former Negro hospital. Journalist Carlt...

On Thursday's show: Greater Houston may have dodged a bullet in terms of widespread flooding when Tropical Storm Arthur bypassed our region on its way to Louisiana, but it has left with us some extreme heat. We get an update and an explanation from meteorologist Justin Ballard of the Houston Chronicle.

And we get details on former Fort Bend County Judge KP George's sentencing for his money laundering conviction.

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On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the forecast for rainy weather across the region. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: How often do you really think about how you're going to get from point A to point B throughout your day? For disability advocate Melissa DiVietri, it's something she has to consider all the time.

And we learn about this year’s Houston Punk Fest, whic...

On Tuesday's show: We get an update on the potential for "life-threatening flooding" this week as the Houston area faces sustained heavy rains amid a flood watch. We check in again with meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather for the latest.

And we find out how local chefs and restaurants fared in the annual James Beard Awards.

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On Monday's show: More stormy weather is inbound and brings with it the threat of potential flooding this week. We get the latest on two storm systems headed our way from meteorologist Eric Berger from Space City Weather.

We check in with Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison on the FIFA World Cup. We recap Sunday’s match in Houston between

On Friday's show: Tina Petersen, the head of the Harris County Flood Control District has resigned amid pressure to address looming deadlines. We learn why she resigned and what it has to do with post Harvey-flood mitigation projects.

Also this hour: Ahead of the first FIFA World Cup matches in Houston, for those among us who know little to nothing about the sport, we talk with Nick Greene, author of How to Watch Soccer Like a Geniu...

On Thursday's show: STAAR test results are out. We learn how Houston-area schools fared. And we find out if the City of Houston passed its $7.5 billion proposed budget, which would include a $5 trash pickup fee.

Also this hour: As we’ve grown more and more dependent on technology, some of us are growing increasingly wary of the tradeoffs it requires. We discuss the reasons why with Houston Chronicle technology writer Dwight Si...

On Wednesday's show: The U.S. House has approved ICE and border patrol money. Houston City Council is poised to vote on the mayor’s budget. And Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating FIFA over World Cup tickets. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: Estate sales draw collectors, bargain hunters, second-hand sellers, and curious neighbors...

On Tuesday's show: Information from ERCOT shows there are some hot spots in Texas where more large data centers want to open and join the state's power grid. We take a closer look at Houston Chronicle reporting on that story and find out where many of these new data centers hope to be.

Also this hour: We consider the factors that lead to youth homelessness in Greater Houston and how to address the problem.

Then, we revisit a conversa...

On Thursday's show: We get the latest on the City of Corpus Christi's attempts to delay its looming water crisis.

Also this hour: We revisit the original plans for Corpus Christi's desalination plant and how it's supposed to work.

Then, we learn how community land trusts strive to address both housing affordability and gentrification at the same time.

And Houstonian Kolbi Ferguson tells us he how trains for competitive weightlifting w...

On Tuesday's show: A new investigation looks into a number of use of force incidents by campus police in Texas school districts.

Also this hour: We learn why local bars and restaurants are starting to do away with popular steak night traditions.

Then, a new book goes beyond the stats and highlights to offer a portrait of legendary pitcher Nolan Ryan.

And we go behind the scenes of the annual KimoKawaii Anime Experience and Convention.

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