Podcasts about Harris County

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Respected judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Jerry Smith, says of the ruling blocking Texas Congressional redistricting: “If this were a law school exam, the opinion would deserve an F.” Smith called the action of district court judges Brown and Guaderrama “outrageous conduct.” Smith said of the three judge panel that it was the worst he has ever seen in a case in which he was involved and accused Brown of “pernicious judicial misbehavior.”It wasn't just the terrible legal opinion, Brown and Guaderrama appear to have short circuited the judicial process with an attempt to derail Judge Smith's dissenting opinion. Judge's scathing dissent casts redistricting ruling as ‘judicial activism' Dissenting Judge Slams Colleagues for Blocking Texas Congressional Map ‘Nobel Prize for Fiction': Federal Judge Issues Fiery Dissent to Texas Congressional Redistricting Ruling Judge in Texas redistricting case slams move to strike down new map In addition, this is a must read: SCOTUS must save Texas from meddling liberal judges, by Mike Davis.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lt. Gov. Patrick spitting nails over a lawsuit filed over the creation of his favored new bureaucracy, the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.Attorney General Ken Paxton gets a win for law and order over Harris County's Soros-style soft on bail policies.TX19: Republican Abraham Enriquez announces campaign for Congress in Texas' 19th District.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Hair politics, Harris County scandals, immigration ops with Dr. Seuss names, and aging rock stars in stretchy pants—Michael Berry brings humor and hard truths about culture, corruption, and America’s skilled trade crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Berry exposes Harris County’s bail bond fraud, the O’Donnell consent decree, and how violent criminals slip through the cracks. Plus, a surprise spotlight on Marshland Ranch, a rising Texas band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Kahan joined Crime Stoppers of Houston in June 2018 as its first-ever Director of Victim Services and Advocacy. Prior to Crime Stoppers, Andy served as the Victim Advocate for the Mayor's Office and Houston Police Department for 26 years before retiring and joining Crime Stoppers of Houston to resume his career as a Victim Advocate. Andy Kahan received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1983 from the University of Houston. He worked as both a Parole and Probation Officer before becoming the first victim advocate in the country to work in a Mayor's Office. His responsibilities included working with local crime victim's rights organizations to facilitate the pooling of resources and the exchange of information, accompanying and representing victims before the Parole Board, putting crime victims in touch with local crime victims support and advocacy groups, and court accompaniment.Andy works closely with Rosemary and Bob Nuelle, Liz's parents - as an advisor, advocate, and now cherished friend of the Nuelle family.Elizabeth Marie Barraza was gunned down in front of her own home on the morning of Friday, January 25, 2019, while she was setting up for a garage sale.www.WhoKilledLizBarraza.comThe reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible is now up to $50,000.00.If you have a tip, please call the Crime Stoppers of Houston Tip Line - all calls are completely anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward. +1 (713) 222-TIPS - Andy Kahan's bio from Crime Stoppers of Houston website.

Part 1:We talk with Mike Doyle, Chair of Harris County, Tx Democratic Party.We discuss the elections held in Texas, and the outcomes there.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, former Connecticut state senator, and White House aide.We discuss the disclosure of an Epstein address book, and what it might mean to many who have been mentioned. We also discuss the effects of Trump policies on the US economy, now and in future.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

In this week's episode, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Harris County, TX, County Commissioner Lesley Briones, who explains her role representing the third-largest county in the country with a population larger than 26 U.S. States and 34 cities. Ryan and Briones discuss her journey as a Harvard and Yale Law School graduate who became a public school teacher and then a judge, and how her parents instilled in her the belief that she should always help others. Briones talks about navigating the chaos left by the Trump administration—including Governor Abbott's redistricting plan —how faith continues to ground her work, and how growing up as a daughter of teachers and a proud Latina on the Texas–Mexico border has given her resilience. Tune in to learn why Commissioner Briones believes Texas can become a swing state (spoiler: it's so close).  IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:03] Commissioner Briones' background and entry into public service. • [02:16] The role of a County Commissioner and what that means in Harris. • [04:07] Federal challenges that Harris County faces under the Trump administration. • [10:30] Attempts to work collaboratively in the face of troubling bills. • [13:13] Staying hopeful and engaged for the generation to come. • [17:06] Sentiment towards the current administration in Harris County. • [18:51] How Commissioner Briones' background informs her work in local government. • [22:55] Her path to public service in 2019 and how it differs from working as a judge. • [30:15] Embracing faith and inclusivity as a Democratic leader.

President Trump has signed a bill to fund the federal government and end the longest government shutdown in history, the Austin City Council has postponed a meeting after local attorneys alleged the council violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Harris County over alleged programs that assist illegal immigrants using taxpayer dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Berry tackles Texas politics, illegal immigration, and Harris County’s $1.3M legal aid controversy. Hear sharp commentary on Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, Colony Ridge, and the viral “Brick Lady” hoax. Plus, insider talk with the Elevator Constructors Union about elevators, escalators, and moving sidewalks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas' 19th Congressional District (TX19) which contains both Lubbock and Abilene to provide voters with a big primary season as U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington announced today that he will not run for re-election.And in other campaign news: Abilene-based HD71 race has another would-be candidate drop out of the Republican Primary. – I've long said, “Wait until filing has closed – many end up not running.” “Rising Democrat star” James Talarico makes NY Post headline: ‘Devout Christian' Dem caught following prostitutes, OnlyFans models on social media. U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt takes Senate Republican primary pitch to Ken Paxton's home turf. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General Paxton sues Harris County for using taxpayer money for legal assistance for illegal aliens facing deportation.A big “I told you so” echoing across two decades of Pratt on Texas (it's why I said the school should be folded into another system and lose its own control): Officials Call for Investigation of Texas Southern University Over Financial Mismanagement Findings. Similar has been going on since I began Pratt on Texas in 2006.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Dana In The Morning Highlights 11/5NYC Mayor reducing police force - so Houston Police Officer's Union encouraging them to applyMural unveiled to honor fallen Harris County deputy Darren AlmendarezHow far along are you on Christmas shopping?

IANR 2544 110125 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, Nov 1, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm The greater Houston area is a sprawling 10,000 sq miles while the city itself is closer to 700 sq miles. Nestled in this vast space are neighborhoods and clusters of businessdistricts that have spawned their own traffic patterns, commercial corridors and living arrangements, all of which are subjects that Dr. Caroline Cheong, an urban planning researcher at the Kinder Institute at Rice University, has studied from the perspective of conservation, development, regeneration and affordable housing. Caroline joins us today to talk about what her research has found that could help the average Houstonian.4:50 pm Just like many others large cities across the US, Houston has its share of homeless people and you can see them panhandling at many high-density street corners. But unlike others cities, Houston has been lauded for decreasing homeless numbers by 60% by placing them in affordable and in most cases free shelters. Just this past week, the City of Houston approved spending $16 million to buy the property at 419 Emancipation Avenue, which will house up to 320 people. We asked Catherine Villarreal, a Vice President at the Coalition for the Homeless of Harris County to explain how the homelessness issue is being tackled here.5:20 pm Gopal Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of Tara Capital. He leads the company's corporate strategy, long-range planning, and business development functions and oversees capital improvement and value-add programs across portfolio. He has over 30 years of multi-facetedreal estate experience across apartments, hotels, and retail. He joins us again today to tell us more about his current project which is open to interested investors right now, as well as what to look for when making a real estate investment.Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.      TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is the ONLY community paper widely available all across town at grocery stores from Hillcroft to Sugar Land, Katy and FM 1960. Also visit our website indoamerican news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

Listen to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pledge to spend “most of” his $90 million campaign warchest in and around Houston to turn the area “dark red.” Given he's lost Harris County by larger margins every time he's been on the ballot since 2014, it seems like a fool's errand. But reporter Benjamin Wermund joins host Jeremy Wallace to dig into why the Republican might be so confident even in one of the state's bluest counties. Plus, they break down who his top donors are by name, detailing where they came from, and what some have received in return for their loyalty. Also State Sen. Paul Bettencourt joins the show to talk about the surprising drop in voter registrations in Texas. Since last year, Texas saw the voter rolls shrink by 130,000 people - the biggest drop since 2012. And finally, the show looks at why a South Texas Republican is calling for Congress to extend Obama Care tax credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Without notifying city officials, Governor Greg Abbott has sent Texas DPS officers and other state agencies into Austin's homeless encampments to arrest and disperse them: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/21/greg-abbott-homelessness-sweeps-austin/..Meanwhile, the Governor was in Cypress yesterday at an event at which he pledged to "turn Harris County dark red": https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/gov-abbott-vows-turn-harris-county-dark-red-21111657.phpAlso in Houston, the City tore out the Montrose rainbow crosswalk on Abbott's orders overnight Monday morning - four protestors present were arrested: https://thebarbedwire.com/2025/10/20/houston-removes-rainbow-pride-crosswalk-abbott/...In San Antonio, the local LGBTQ+ advisory board is calling on the city to resist the removal of its rainbow crosswalk, including the threat of lawsuits against the state: https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-rainbow-crosswalk-fight-21110014.php...In Dallas, Oak Lawn United Baptist Church is painting its massive concrete steps in rainbow colors in an impressive and inspiring display of solidarity: https://dallasvoice.com/olumc-steps-up-to-the-fight/Perhaps surprising to see Texas cattle ranchers as the latest group to speak up against Trump policies, as the President advocates for more beef imports from Argentina: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/sid-miller-trump-beef-prices-argentina-21111963.phpAs the federal government shutdown begins its third week, with Democrats holding out in defense of affordable health insurance, the Trump administration has slashed a program designed to help Texas sign up for the ACA: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/22/texas-aca-navigator-funding/Trump's immigration crackdown is significantly weakening the Texas job market: https://www.tpr.org/news/2025-10-21/federal-immigration-crackdown-slowing-texas-job-growthYoung Republicans of Texas have expressed solidarity with that other young Republicans group recently disbanded over racist and otherwise disgusting views expressed in that group's chat: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/young-republicans-texas-group-chat-21109613.phpCheck out our 2025 Texas Statewide Voting Guide, including a link at the bottom for a printable version you CAN take with you to the polls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/2025-texas-statewide-ballot-guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We enjoyed immensely a long-overdue visit to Texas' largest and most diverse city for a terrific discussion on what's working for Harris County and Houston area progressives in the fight for representation and justice. Thanks so much to the folks at The Spaghetti Western for their hospitality!Learn more about the Harris County Democratic Party at https://www.harrisdemocrats.org/.Learn more about HCDP's Clubs & Organizations program at https://www.harrisdemocrats.org/clubs.Learn more about the Cypress-Tomball Democrats at https://www.cytomdemocrats.org/.Learn more about the Humble Area Democrats at https://humbleareademocrats.com/.Learn more about Secular Houston at https://secularhouston.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

When Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into their new home in Georgia in 1989, the young couple thought they'd lucked out when they finally found a place they could afford. Within a few months, however, Andy and Lisa started noticing strange behavior in their three-year-old daughter, Heidi, and soon after, the Wyricks were forced to face the fact that they might not be alone in the house.For a decade, the Wyrick family experienced a range of strange and seemingly supernatural phenomenon from the presence of a kindly old man to apparitions of a dark entity, all seemingly focused on their daughter, Heidi. Efforts to stop the haunting provided little relief and in time, the family came to believe they'd attracted something far darker than ghosts.ReferencesAnderson, Sherry, Michael Ray Brown, and Tom Naughton. 2002. A Hautning in Georgia. Directed by Jeffrey Fine and Tom Naughton. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.Franklin, Harry. 2002. "Harris County home may be haunted." Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA), April 23: 19.Walsh, Mick. 1994. "Unsolved mystery in Ellerslie is now 'Unsolved Mystery' on NBC." Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA), September 18: 31. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave WhiteProduced & Edited by Mikie SiroisResearch by Dave White, Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElroy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why is Harris County's bail system always brought up by state leaders? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to John Wayne Ferguson, reporter at the Houston Chronicle, about what stands out with our bail system and how a forgotten part of it is now being amplified because of an FBI raid and trial.  Stories we talked about on today's show:  Inside a Houston bail company's alleged fraud scheme that helped get murder suspects out of jail AABLE Bail Bonds case started as a gang investigation, HPD investigator testifies The first AABLE Bail Bonds trial is over in Houston. Here are 3 things it revealed. If you enjoyed today's interview with the Midtown Management District's Project Director, Cynthia Alvarado, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 14th episode: AIA Houston Downtown Houston+ Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland CAF Wings Over Houston - Use code CCWOH25 Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Katrin Bolovtsova/Pexels

We discuss the Gaza war peace deal and Harris County has been ordered to return money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Monday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that the Department of Public Safety is launching a new task force in Harris County aimed at targeting what he called “repeat violent offenders.” The governor says the DPS-led effort will bring more resources to Houston and Harris County law enforcement. But questions remain about what this task force will actually do, how it will operate alongside local agencies, and what role politics may play in its creation.Also this hour: We offer Houstonians a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in our city.And we discuss the latest developments in Houston sports.Watch

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The ever present stench of local government: Evil in Albany and tax hikes in Odessa. City of Odessa responds to Attorney General Paxton's warning over property tax rate increase – not much of a response Odessa city council finalizes property tax increase for 2026 Albany mayor doesn't appear to support open government Albany City Officials Decry Public Information Request About ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn' Ordinance – I find the appearance of collusion with the local newspaper most humorous. It's what I've said all along about why property tax increases are so often reported as anything but – it's all the same group of friends: media and town leaders. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Sales tax take up over September of last year. Oil and gas rig count is down and much other Texas business news.How bad is the Democrat-run court system in Harris County? This bad: Harris County Criminal Court Judge Accused of Issuing a False Bench Warrant Now Elected Administrative JudgeListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

On this week's episode, host David Muñoz sits down with Bill Ogden of Farrar & Ball, LLP—the trial team behind the Alex Jones defamation victories. They dive into the strategy behind the Sandy Hook litigation, navigating bankruptcy tactics, and why civil juries—not social media—are the most effective check on disinformation. Bill also talks about current defamation matters, the economics and risk of trying seven-figure cases on contingency, and why more plaintiff lawyers should step outside their comfort zones to take on work that moves the needle. Get in touch with Bill at https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/ Get in touch with David at https://missionlegalcenter.com/ Bill Ogden (@billawgden on Instagram) is a partner at Farrar & Ball LLP, where he represents clients in high-stakes product liability and catastrophic injury cases across the country. He has secured major verdicts and settlements against corporations in cases involving defective tires, airbags, medical devices, and industrial equipment, and was lead trial lawyer in a $70 million wrongful death verdict in Harris County. Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Bill is known for his relentless advocacy and willingness to take on powerful defendants. A graduate of South Texas College of Law, he also teaches trial advocacy as an adjunct faculty member and continues to mentor future trial lawyers. David Muñoz (@imdavemunoz on Instagram) is the Managing Partner of Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, with offices in San Diego, Chula Vista, and El Paso. He is dedicated to advocating for accident victims, combining his background in pre-medicine with his legal expertise to better understand the complexities of serious and often invisible injuries. Recognized as a top-reviewed attorney, David is active in the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and frequently serves as a speaker and seminar presenter. His mission is to raise the standard of client service and advocacy while serving the broader legal community. ____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

On this week's episode, host David Muñoz sits down with Bill Ogden of Farrar & Ball, LLP—the trial team behind the Alex Jones defamation victories. They dive into the strategy behind the Sandy Hook litigation, navigating bankruptcy tactics, and why civil juries—not social media—are the most effective check on disinformation. Bill also talks about current defamation matters, the economics and risk of trying seven-figure cases on contingency, and why more plaintiff lawyers should step outside their comfort zones to take on work that moves the needle. Get in touch with Bill at https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/ Get in touch with David at https://missionlegalcenter.com/ Bill Ogden (@billawgden on Instagram) is a partner at Farrar & Ball LLP, where he represents clients in high-stakes product liability and catastrophic injury cases across the country. He has secured major verdicts and settlements against corporations in cases involving defective tires, airbags, medical devices, and industrial equipment, and was lead trial lawyer in a $70 million wrongful death verdict in Harris County. Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Bill is known for his relentless advocacy and willingness to take on powerful defendants. A graduate of South Texas College of Law, he also teaches trial advocacy as an adjunct faculty member and continues to mentor future trial lawyers. David Muñoz (@imdavemunoz on Instagram) is the Managing Partner of Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, with offices in San Diego, Chula Vista, and El Paso. He is dedicated to advocating for accident victims, combining his background in pre-medicine with his legal expertise to better understand the complexities of serious and often invisible injuries. Recognized as a top-reviewed attorney, David is active in the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and frequently serves as a speaker and seminar presenter. His mission is to raise the standard of client service and advocacy while serving the broader legal community. ____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

On Tuesday's show: As hurricane season nears its end, what can Harris County do to make sure our region is prepared for all kinds of emergencies?Also this hour: The national unemployment rate held steady last month at 4.3 percent, but that remains the highest it has been in nearly four years. However, that is still a far cry from COVID-era rates. We talk about what we're seeing in terms of jobs and unemployment benefits in the Houston area with Juliet Stipeche of Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions.Then, the new film The Long Walk takes endurance athletics to a horrific level, but some Houstonians walk or run long distances without their lives being on the line to motivate them. We meet one on this month's edition of The Bigger Picture.And we visit Galveston's East Beach, the site of the annual Galveston Sandcastle Festival.Watch

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: More murderous terrorism on our country today committed in Dallas. The murderer is dead, identified, and early evidence shows it is likely more Leftist violence against law and order.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.DC Swamp wants you to know that Cornyn is their man for Senate: Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP congressmen.Republican Party of Texas to consider censures of 10 lawmakers made by county party organizations.A strong win for private property rights in Texas over avaricious local government officials. You can't take it just because you might need it in the future.$6.5 billion+ investment and more than 600 new jobs in Harris County from new Eli Lilly facility.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Education week continues here on City Cast Houston and today we're learning about why our youngest Houstonians need better childcare. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Dr. Melanie Johnson, CEO for the Collaborative for Children, about why we're in a childcare crisis, what's being done to create more quality early learning centers in Houston, and why it should matter to all Houstonians.  Stories we talked about on today's show : Explained: The Harris County early childcare program backed by Lina Hidalgo Learn more about the Collaborative for Children  Resources to help families struggling with childcare crisis Harris County's early childhood education pilot program faces closure Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode: Texas Renaissance Festival The Village School Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Downtown Houston+ Wise Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Bruno Girin/Creative Commons

Judge Genesis Draper, born and raised in Texas, earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Spelman College and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Upon graduation, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee and began her career as an Assistant Public Defender. She later moved to Houston, Texas, where she served as Assistant Public Defender at both the federal and state levels before becoming the first Black female to lead Harris County's Public Defender's office in July of 2025. Genesis makes her home in Houston with her husband and their two children.

Harris County saw major political moves this week when Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she would not seek reelection for a third term. Host Raheel Ramzanali breaks down that story, from Hidalgo's legacy to what this means for the Texas Democrats, to who'll take her seat. Plus, a local suburb is getting some national attention and the heartbreaking story behind why a man died outside a restaurant. And, a special goodbye to a member of the City Cast Houston team. Stories we talked about on today's show:  Harris County politics heating up with Hidalgo's decision and more on the ballot Lina Hidalgo was supposed to turn Texas blue. What happened? | Editorial Lina Hidalgo's exit draws sharp reaction from Houston Police Officers union Houston suburb ranked No. 1 place to live in Texas What's the Best Suburb to Live in Greater Houston? A Houston restaurant carried a passed-out man outside, where he died. Why didn't staff call 911? Follow Laura on LinkedIN  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 19th episode: Holocaust Museum Houston Kidney Cancer Association The Texas Tribune Festival 4th Wall Theatre Company Texas Renaissance Festival Downtown Houston+ Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Ed Uthman/Creative Commons

On Monday's show: We preview this week's vote on the Harris County budget. The budget process this year has often been contentious as tensions rise over funding cuts.Also this hour: Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine discusses his book, Science Under Siege, which examines growing opposition to science and the threat it poses.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listeners' questions about their pets.And Jeff Balke previews a season-defining week ahead for the Astros and the Monday Night Football matchup between the Texans and the Buccaneers. Watch

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Orlando Sanchez is a United States Air Force veteran and served in the Texas air, National Guard. He's been a long-time payer in Texas GOP politics. He Was elected county treasurer three times for Harris County. Serves on the Board of Directors of Capital Bank, HCA Hospital, and the University Of Houston foundation board of trustees.

Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in San Francisco, CA on October 7th & 8th? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Raj Kankaria is the President of Lone Star Attorney Service, a full-service litigation support firm and the largest process service company in Harris County, Texas. A West Point graduate and former Army engineer officer, Raj went on to hold leadership roles in investment banking and commercial strategy at Citi, Mexico Pacific, and WSI Enterprises. After discovering an overlooked corner of the legal services industry, he rolled up his sleeves, learned the business from the ground up, and eventually acquired the very company he once contracted for. Now, he's focused on transforming Lone Star into a one-stop shop for litigation support services across Texas and beyond. With a sharp operational mindset and a hands-on approach, Raj is building a scalable platform that delivers speed, reliability, and trust to legal professionals nationwide. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Raj about: Entrepreneurial Journey: Turning a chance encounter into ownership by building trust and deep operational knowledge Business Growth: Scaling the company into a one-stop shop for litigation support services, including process serving, e-filing, videography, records retrieval, and judgement collection. Operational Challenges: Navigating the emotional and practical demands of employee management and implementing systematic processes. Industry Positioning: Seeking to become the leading provider for attorneys in Texas with nationwide service capabilities. Community Building: Actively connecting with other entrepreneurs and business owners for shared learning and growth. Timestamps: 00:09 Raj's Journey to Business Ownership 01:27 Discovering the Opportunity 03:17 Building Relationships and Trust 04:10 Acquiring Lone Star Attorney Service 12:42 Challenges and Goals as a New Business Owner 18:02 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 18:37 Connecting and Growing the BusinessConnect with Raj: LinkedIn | Raj Kankaria www.lonestarattysvc.com raj@lonestarattysvc.com  If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Raj for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01

Benavides v. Harris County, TX

Governor Greg Abbott denies allegations from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzger that Texas National Guard troops are part of a Donald Trump-threatened military deployment to Chicago: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/national-guard-chicago-abbott-21027479.php...Pritzger warns us not to allow the militarization of American cities to become normalized: https://www.advocate.com/voices/pritzker-trump-invading-chicagoA racist comment from 2022 that Lubbock State Senator Charles Perry apologized for yesterday could end up part of legal challenges that the new Trump map is racially motivated: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-senator-apologizes-for-racist-comments-unearthed-by-democracy-docket/Ken Paxton, reacting to his flagging numbers against Senator John Cornyn, says Texas school kids should be reciting the Lord's Prayer at school every day: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/02/texas-ag-ken-paxton-lords-prayer-religion-schools/...Also as a Trumpian play, Paxton is now opposing a ten-year-old bail reform effort in Harris County: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/paxton-misdemeanor-consent-decree-21015147.phpThe second special session slogs on - the Senate yesterday gave approval to a bill banning abortion medication in Texas: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/09/02/texas-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-abortion-pill-bill-targeting-mailing-of-medication/...Also yesterday, the Texas House reversed a new law, which just took effect on Monday, that would allow Texas voters to update their addresses on Election Day: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/voter-registration-law-21026519.phpThere's word that some Texas lawmakers want to end the session early, which would leave Dan's Ban on THC and July 4 flood-related legislation incomplete - and perhaps set the stage for a third special session: https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-special-session-may-end-early-leaving-key-bills-limboAustin friends: tickets are on sale now for our live podcast taping with legendary Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver on September 15 at Hopsquad Brewing in Austin! Tickets are limited and are available here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaractivism_2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help Progress Texas avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Do you feel that? It's the weather slowly, but surely, getting a bit cooler. That means we can head outside more and do more fun things in H-Town. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is getting you ready with a curated guide featuring insider tips for the month with producer Carlignon Jones and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis on what to do, what stories to know, and where to eat in September!  Want even more great places to eat this month? Check out our guide for the best Caribbean food in H-Town.  If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Houston, check out Hey Houston's guide on the best patio and picnic spots around town.  Places and stories we talked about on today's show:  Harris County leaders clash over looming budget deficit Lina Hidalgo's proposed Harris County budget cuts would hurt Baytown and Deer Park | Opinion Texas AG warns school districts to comply with Ten Commandments law despite court block How The Trump Burger Saga Unfolded in Houston El Pueblito de Frida  Atomic Wings Houston | Big City Wings | Pluckers  Savoir  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 2nd episode: Downtown Houston+ Wise Inprint Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Alisa Matthews/Unsplash

We're heading into the long weekend, but not before breaking down the biggest stories from the week. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by political insider Rafael Lemaitre to break down what exactly is happening with Harris County's budget deficit. Plus, how one politician is pushing for Elon Musk's Boring Co. flood tunnel project. And, why teachers are taking HISD to court. Stories we talked about on today's show:  A Texas Congressman Is Quietly Helping Elon Musk Pitch a $760M Plan to Build Tunnels Under Houston to Ease Flooding Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Judge Lina Hidalgo hold separate budget briefings Harris County leaders clash over looming budget deficit Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas' newly drawn congressional seats Pay-for-performance dispute between Houston ISD and its largest teachers union continues in court Thursday Houston Furniture Bank Should Texans stop being surprised when the Gulf of Mexico is blue? Learn more about the sponsors of this August 29th episode: British International School of Houston The Holdsworth CenterTurboTenant Downtown Houston+Wise Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Ed Uthman/Creative Commons

This week on the Laughing with Letta Podcast, Sheletta sits down with Harris County Public Health's SUP team to talk substance use prevention, education, and how they're making a difference in schools and communities. Find resources at hcphtx.org/SUP

In this episode, the hosts dissect a suspiciously high-margin $18M metal fabrication business in Houston and unpack the latest killer changes to SBA loan rules.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/huge-cash-cow-metal-fabrication-business-w-strong-client-base/2382600/?utm_source=bizbuysell&utm_medium=emailsite&utm_campaign=shtmlbot&utm_content=buttonWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Kenny Webster interviews Houston Firefighter Union Leader Marty Lancton.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly Compensatory Call-In 08/09/25. We encourage non-white listeners to dial in with their codified concepts, new terms, observations, research findings, workplace problems or triumphs, and/or suggestions on how best to Replace White Supremacy With Justice ASAP. This weekly broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We'll use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth, neutralize Racists/White people. #ANTIBLACKNESS Asubstantial amount of US political commentary focused on the efforts to "gerrymander" voting districts in Texas. Harris County, home of the late DeVonte Hart, is one of the regions White people are looking to exclude non-white voters. Dr. Angelyn Spaulding Flowers just visited The C.O.W.S. and discussed this specific activity in this specific region of Texas as a direct response to White Genetic Annihilation. Also in Texas, Nathan James Henderson was arrested and accused of "making 'alarming and extremist' statements expressing his desire to kill Black and Jewish people, along with unnamed government officials with homemade explosive devices." Henderson had 24 grenades and White Supremacist paraphernalia. #EndStageWhiteSupremacy#NoPoliticsOnTheJob INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: http://cash.app/$TheCOWS Call: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House met to reconvene today but now quorum was attained as Democrats remain AWOL. Interestingly Paxton and Burrows have filed with an Illinois court to attempt to get help with returning the AWOL lawmakers to Texas.I also discuss, again, why the bribery issue is worth a long term fight.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil & gas drilling rig count falls again.Harris County commissioners censure County Judge Lina Hidalgo over her stunt with children and other bad behavior. The Houston Chronicle editors are angry only that her poor behavior got in the way of bigger government and a tax hike. This is an example of how local government keeps expanding its reach into things outside its rightful purview and why local tax and spending has made the tax burdens of Texans so high.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

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It's Friday, so host Raheel Ramzanali is catching you up on on the week's biggest news with conservative commentator Charles Blain. They dig into the redistricting efforts in the Texas Legislature's special session and what it means for Houston. Plus, how voters feel about Harris County officials and why Mayor Whitmire is going after clubs instead of crime. And, of course, we can't close the week without our moments of joy! Stories we talked about on today's show:  Why Is Mayor Whitmire Scrapping an Approved Montrose Bike Lane? Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state's congressional maps. Then Trump got involved. Lina Hidalgo has lowest net approval rating of any Harris County elected official, Hobby poll finds Harris County Voters Split on County's Top Problems, Solutions Houston mayor's newly created police ‘club unit' closed 5 clubs over 3-day period Why Car Break-Ins in Montrose Have Houstonians Feeling Helpless Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposes tax increase to help pay for early childcare programs Become a City Cast Houston Neighbor!  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Visit Boerne Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein controversy has federal lawmakers taking an early recess, putting off important business.Summer heat means some Texans have to choose between paying for air conditioning or basic necessities.Is a violent protest at an ICE facility in North Texas the new normal as the country copes with a rise in extremism?What’s happening in Harris County […] The post Families are cutting back on food and medicine to pay the power bill appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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