Texas Sen. Whitmire discusses mayoral race, festival encourages people to get fit, and more on Houston Newsmakers
State Senator John Whitmire says his run for Houston Mayor is personal because it's his opportunity to guide the city he loves to better prosperity. On this week's Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, Senator Whitmire talks about the city's fiscal challenges ahead, his plans for correcting them answers critics about his campaign fund and accusations that his campaign was responsible for a leaked audio tape of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
UH Hobby School research highlights community importance, human trafficking in Houston, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with the University of Houstonโs Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to identify the importance of Hispanics in our community.
Houston Newsmakers: City of Houston summer program looking to hire 20,000 youth for jobs
Summer is almost here, and the City of Houston is looking to hire young Houstonians to prepare them for the workforce. Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with Velma Laws, Assistant Chief Policy Officer and Special Projects Coordinator for City of Houston and Carisa Banda, a Hire Houston Youth alum now working for a Houston City councilmember.
Houston Newsmakers: Congressman Al Green on HISD Takeover and concerns about removal of elected officials
Following the announcement of the Texas Education Agencyโs planned state takeover of Houston Independent School District, host Khambrel Marshall sits down with Congressman Al Green to discuss the takeover, banking stability, and calling to embrace what he calls the โConscience Agendaโ to honor those who were formerly enslaved.
Houston Newsmakers: Fort Bend ISD asking for $1.2B, Women of Color Conference hopes to change dismal statistics, and AI ready to take millions of jobs
Voters in Fort Bend County will be asked to approve a $1.2 billion bond issue in May. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck, Ph.D. says there is much to be done that parents and residents need to know about.
Houston Newsmakers: US Rep. and 5th Generation Texan Morgan Luttrell says heโs ready to lead
This week, Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with newly-elected and fifth-generation Texan Morgan Luttrell from the 8th Congressional District. He tells Marshall that although he is ready to lead his district, heโs also weighing in on several topics such as the nationโs support to Ukraine amid the Russian-Ukraine war.
Houston Newsmakers: US Rep. Wesley Hunt says no to gun control; Yes to Trump
Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with newly-elected US Rep. Wesley Hunt, representing the 38th Congressional District. He says he has โno apologiesโ for being conservative and makes his opinions clear on issues such as gun control.
KPRC 2 presents a special weeklong series on escaping and ending domestic violence
Itโs a dangerous problem thatโs often hidden from public view until it becomes deadly. Domestic violence caused by an intimate partner can leave victims feeling vulnerable and trapped. But help exists. Next week, KPRC 2 presents โBreaking Freeโ. We are partnering with law enforcement and agencies across our area to bring you a weeklong series focused on stopping partner violence. The goal is to provide support, resources, and solutions that can save lives.
Houston Newsmakers: The nasty politics of the state and nation
Host Khambrel Marshall takes a look at whatโs in store for the Texas Legislative Session. He sits down with Mark Jones, Ph.D, political science fellow for the Baker Institute of Public Policy, and Bill King, chair for the Texas Forward Party.
Houston Newsmakers: Abuse, neglect affecting Texas children -- What can we do?
IN THIS EPISODE: After several rough cases involving abuse and neglect in children--including here in Harris County, Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with Dr. Bob Sanborn, president and CEO of Children At Risk. He believes that much of the abuse and suffering in children can be reduced if the government stepped forward.
Houston Newsmakers: First-time candidate, political newcomer Alexandra Del Moral Mealer presses attack for Harris County Judge
IN THIS EPISODE: Alexandra Del Moral Mealer, the GOP Candidate running for Harris County Judge, talks about what led to her jump on the campaign trail with a goal to unseat incumbent candidate Lina Hidalgo.
Houston Newsmakers - โI still have work to do!โ: US Rep. Kevin Brady to retire from Congress after 26 years
After 13 terms in Congress representing the 8th Congressional District, U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R) says this will be his last term but plans to go out with a bang on his House Ways and Means Committee.