Tag: Local
Federal funding for legal aid (July 29, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Tuesday’s show: The White House is proposing an end to federal funding for legal aid nonprofits that help low-income Americans obtain assistance with...
Why is recycling in Houston delayed? Not enough trucks, staffing woes, inefficient routes and more | Houston Public Media
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Out-of-service trucks, contaminated trash mixed with recyclable materials, staffing shortages and a single depot with long wait times — these are...
Redrawing Congressional districts (July 28 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Monday’s show: Houston-area Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher explains why she’s opposed to the legislature's plan to redraw the state's congressional districts. State lawmakers gathered...
Vermont school superintendent detained for hours at Houston’s Bush Airport | Houston Public Media
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A school superintendent from Vermont is speaking out about his experience being detained for several hours at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 25, 2025) | Houston Public Media
In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, Ernie and guest host Doris Childress discuss and weigh in on the top stories of the day.
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Hello Houston (July 25, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On today's Hello Houston, Ernie and guest host Doris Childress discuss today's top stories at the top of each hour, including the University of...
Nearly 17,000 people withdrawn from housing voucher waitlist after Houston Housing Authority update | Houston Public Media
About 16,600 people lost their place on the Houston Housing Authority's (HHA) Housing Choice Voucher waitlist after failing to update their information in May...
University of Houston to host Texas congressional redistricting hearing Saturday | Houston Public Media
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Texas state representatives will convene at the University of Houston Saturday to hear public comments on plans to redraw congressional maps...
Houston City Council delays spending plan for federal recovery funds amid disagreement over home repairs | Houston Public Media
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Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer on Wednesday delayed a contentious plan from Mayor John Whitmire's administration outlining spending priorities for...
Why Kerr County didn’t upgrade its flood warning system (July 24, 2025) | Houston Public Media
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