Michael Hagerty

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.

On Thursday's show: We get an update on Tropical Storm Arthur and how it might affect Greater Houston. And we get details on former Fort Bend County Judge KP George's sentence for his money laundering conviction.

On Friday's show: While Juneteenth had its origins in Galveston, a local researcher has uncovered evidence that the first celebrations of the occasion took place in Houston. And a new book celebrates the stories and legacy of Houston's former Negro hospital.

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.

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

On Tuesday's show: We've heard a lot about the toll large data centers might take on water and energy demand in Texas. But how might they also affect the weather and climate around them — including here in Houston?

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we ponder the art of crafting a compelling story from the public radio program, “The Moth.”

On Thursday's show: We learn how the city plans to spend $18 billion worth of capital projects approved this week. And we get details on the new arena complex the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo plans to build.

On Friday's show: We get details on the new budget for HISD and how it might affect students and families. And our non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The 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.