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The week in politics (May 1, 2024)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And, in this month's edition of The Full Menu, food writers discuss their favorite underrated restaurants and hidden gems around the city. 

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Students take part in a pro-Palestinian walkout and protest on April 24, 2024, at the University of Texas at Austin. Michael Minasi/KUT News

A recent court case could have big implications for Texas protesters

Last year the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that public protest organizers can be held financially liable for any illegal act committed by a single protester. Earlier ...

Still from Civil War movie showing Wagner Moura and Kirsten Dunst

The Bigger Picture: Could Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ happen to Texas?

Houston Matters asks a political scientist and a historian if the scenario in the new A24 film is remotely realistic.

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Title IX and transgender discrimination (April 30, 2024)

On Tuesday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over revised Title IX rules that would expand discrimination protections to transgender students. And we ...

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History suggests Texans fans should be pleased with recent draft picks

Houston Matters discusses how the Texans, Rockets, and Astros have all fared in their sport's respective drafts in recent years.

Dog hiding

Why an adopted dog doesn’t seem to fully trust his new owner?

Houston-area veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller fields that and other dog and cat care questions.

A plane with Southwest Airlines at Dallas Love Field

Despite Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials believe traveling won’t slow down in Houston

Houston airports are receiving record number of travelers coming to the area, and airport officials don't anticipate that changing any time soon.

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Humanity needs more drinking water. Are desalination plants the answer?

From Corpus Christi's plans for the state's first seawater plant, to a brackish water plant in Katy, we explore pursuits across the state, and whether it's all a ...

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Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport (April 29, 2024)

On Monday's show: We explore how Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport will affect travelers. Also, we learn about projects to desalinate ocean water in the Houston area. And ...

Professional musicians perform with elementary school students in a school cafeteria.

WindSync celebrates 15 years with a look back

WindSync musicians share highlights from their 15-year history.

Representatives from Sam Houston State University talk with a prospective student

National college fair introduces students to education options nearby and afar

Houston Matters visits a recent national college fair to talk with students and parents navigating the complicated decision of where to go to college.

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How Texas jails deal with overcrowding (April 26, 2024)

On Friday's show: We learn how jails across the state are dealing with overcrowding. We visit a recent college fair to learn how students and parents are handling ...

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New Texans uniforms: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

Frida Festival

Here’s how the city of Houston celebrates the legacy of Frida Kahlo

We learn about the Frida Festival and how it honors the revered 20th-century artist.

Political Roundup: your rundown of the week's politics

Political Roundup: Supreme Court considers presidential immunity

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday regarding whether former Pres. Donald Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution related to efforts to overturn the 2020 ...

A detention officer checks cells in the general population housing Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Tarrant County jail in Fort Worth.

Texas jails have an overcrowding issue. Is the state making it worse by delaying prison transfers?

Harris, Tarrant and Bexar counties say their local jails are backed up with convicted state prisoners. The state says it's following the law.

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The week in politics (April 24, 2024)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, we learn about this weekend's Frida Festival, and we reflect on memories from the ...

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