- May 3rd Election Info;
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- HCAD encourages homeowners to take advantage of homestead exemptions;
- League City designated as “Music Friendly Texas certified community” by the state;
- New developer proposes residential concept for Lake Pointe redevelopment;
- Conroe City Council discusses potential city-wide development moratorium;
- Democrats may admonish Houston mayor over Dan Crenshaw fundraiser;
- John Whitmire faces backlash for attending GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw fundraiser; critics say ‘MAGA mayor’;
- Texas school districts got their first A-F grades in five years. See how your school did here.;
- I always ask, “Or what?;
- ‘The US is no longer a reliable partner’ – Mark Carney responds to Trump tariffs;
- Trump meets Zelensky, then threatens new sanctions against Russia;
Tag Archives: Texas Education Agency
Nov 21+24+27, 2024, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT), and Weds 11am. TOPICS: 1. Intro; 2. The Electoral College: A Discussion; 3. Missouri City adds traffic calming program; 4. Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum; 5. Amid rise in chronic disease, Texas lawmakers eye stricter food safety standards; 6. Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick; 7. Winter Haven commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water, citing RFK Jr.; 8. Comments of Note on Threads; 9. Biden’s major missile reversal complicates potential western diplomatic thaw with Moscow; 10. Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will post for Thursday at 6PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Sundays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- Intro;
- The Electoral College: A Discussion;
- Missouri City adds traffic calming program;
- Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum;
- Amid rise in chronic disease, Texas lawmakers eye stricter food safety standards;
- Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick;
- Winter Haven commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water, citing RFK Jr.;
- Comments of Note on Threads;
- Biden’s major missile reversal complicates potential western diplomatic thaw with Moscow;
- Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?;
August 29 & Sept. 1+4, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: ELECTION INFO; Mike Miles to Texas Democrats: ‘Lead, follow, or get out of the way’; New poll shows less support for $4.4 billion Houston ISD bond than prior survey; Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge; The U.S. Is Quietly Building Several Renewable Energy Megaprojects; Can the West Afford to Build Its Own Copper Industry?; Wayne County [MI] to hold public meeting on plan to store hazardous, radioactive waste in landfill; Breakthrough nuclear reactor one mile below ground to transform energy generation; Philippines says China was alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north; Australia offers U.S. a vast new military launchpad in China conflict; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 89.7-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will post for Thursday at 6PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Sundays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: ELECTION INFO; Mike Miles to Texas Democrats: ‘Lead, follow, or get out of the way’; New poll shows less support for $4.4 billion Houston ISD bond than prior survey; Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge; The U.S. Is Quietly Building Several Renewable Energy Megaprojects; Can the West Afford to Build Its Own Copper Industry?; Wayne County [MI] to hold public meeting on plan to store hazardous, radioactive waste in landfill; Breakthrough nuclear reactor one mile below ground to transform energy generation; Philippines says China was alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north; Australia offers U.S. a vast new military launchpad in China conflict;
August 22+25+28, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; Tomball City Council approves $24.8M TEDC budget for FY 2024-25; Residents push back against public comment restrictions in Missouri City; Bellaire officials call for $70M in bond referendums to fund stormwater, wastewater projects; The Miles exodus continues; Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services; How Harris Has Completely Upended the Presidential Race, in 14 Maps; Revealed: Shell oil non-profit donated to anti-climate groups behind Project 2025; The Real Reason Iran Hasn’t Retaliated Against Israel; Kazakhstan Calls for a Russia-Free Defense Bloc in Central Asia; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 89.7-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will post for Thursday at 6PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Sundays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: ELECTION INFO; Tomball City Council approves $24.8M TEDC budget for FY 2024-25; Residents push back against public comment restrictions in Missouri City; Bellaire officials call for $70M in bond referendums to fund stormwater, wastewater projects; The Miles exodus continues; Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services; How Harris Has Completely Upended the Presidential Race, in 14 Maps; Revealed: Shell oil non-profit donated to anti-climate groups behind Project 2025; The Real Reason Iran Hasn’t Retaliated Against Israel; Kazakhstan Calls for a Russia-Free Defense Bloc in Central Asia;
June 12+13+16+19, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; HCAD Runoff Elections; League City to discuss battery storage facilities, capital improvement projects; $122M in facility upgrades planned for Harris County jails; What’s in Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond plan? Here are 5 key takeaways.; Texas shrimpers are dying at a staggering rate. Houston researchers think they know why.; ERCOT says Texas could face rolling blackouts in August, as Houston officials announce cooling centers; Gov. Abbott tells Texas universities to disregard new Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students; OPINION: Justices Sotomayor and Kagan must retire now; Some US lawmakers call for more scrutiny of news app NewsBreak over Chinese origins; OPINION: What are the implications of Hamas holding hostages in Gaza civilian homes? – Analysis; Confronting Another Axis? History, Humility, and Wishful Thinking (Part 4); More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 89.7-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: HCAD Runoff Elections; League City to discuss battery storage facilities, capital improvement projects; $122M in facility upgrades planned for Harris County jails; What’s in Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond plan? Here are 5 key takeaways.; Texas shrimpers are dying at a staggering rate. Houston researchers think they know why.; ERCOT says Texas could face rolling blackouts in August, as Houston officials announce cooling centers; Gov. Abbott tells Texas universities to disregard new Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students; OPINION: Justices Sotomayor and Kagan must retire now; Some US lawmakers call for more scrutiny of news app NewsBreak over Chinese origins; OPINION: What are the implications of Hamas holding hostages in Gaza civilian homes? – Analysis; Confronting Another Axis? History, Humility, and Wishful Thinking (Part 4);
May 16+19, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; Primary Runoff Elections’ Info, Scheduled For May 28th; From taxes to cuts, here’s what Houston’s budget proposal could bring; Mayor Whitmire unveils $6.7 billion proposed budget for new year – with no tax hikes or garbage fee; Houston ISD superintendent accused of funneling tax dollars out of state; Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges; Democrats call for special session in letter to Gov. Greg Abbott after drastic school budget cuts; ‘My whole library is wiped out’: what it means to own movies and TV in the age of streaming services; U.S. offers aid as Zelensky drops foreign trip due to Russian advance; In Talks With Putin, Xi Hails ‘Powerful Driving Force’ of Cooperation; “Convince us to stay”: U.S.-China ties see head-spinning shift; U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America; China’s economy is headed for a ‘dead-end,’ and Beijing won’t do anything to stop it, scholar says; China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident; US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 89.7-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: Primary Runoff Elections’ Info, Scheduled For May 28th; From taxes to cuts, here’s what Houston’s budget proposal could bring; Mayor Whitmire unveils $6.7 billion proposed budget for new year – with no tax hikes or garbage fee; Houston ISD superintendent accused of funneling tax dollars out of state; Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges; Democrats call for special session in letter to Gov. Greg Abbott after drastic school budget cuts; ‘My whole library is wiped out’: what it means to own movies and TV in the age of streaming services; U.S. offers aid as Zelensky drops foreign trip due to Russian advance; In Talks With Putin, Xi Hails ‘Powerful Driving Force’ of Cooperation; “Convince us to stay”: U.S.-China ties see head-spinning shift; U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America; China’s economy is headed for a ‘dead-end,’ and Beijing won’t do anything to stop it, scholar says; China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident; US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region;
Weds, DEC. 14+15, 2022, Weds.11 AM & Thurs 6PM (CT). TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV — Voter Information; Sugar Land adopts stronger ethics requirements, approves changes to code of conduct; Meeting preview: Pearland City Council to discuss potential bond election, litigation; Wary of Power Outages, More Homeowners Pony Up For Generators, Solar Panels; Texas constitution may prevent same-sex marriages in the future despite landmark federal law; House advances giant Galveston ‘Ike Dike’ project in water bill; LA City Council passes state of emergency on homelessness before winter recess; Thousands of Teens Are Being Pushed Into Military’s Junior R.O.T.C.; J.R.O.T.C. Textbooks Offer an Alternative View of the World; Democratic lawmakers visit Havana, meet with Cuban president; Putin’s Neighbor Sends Troops Toward Ukraine Border in Menacing ‘Drill’; MORE. [AUDIO/VIDEO] @KPFTHoustonTX 90.1-HD2
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; Sugar Land adopts stronger ethics requirements, approves changes to code of conduct; Meeting preview: Pearland City Council to discuss potential bond election, litigation; Wary of Power Outages, More Homeowners Pony Up For Generators, Solar Panels; Texas constitution may prevent same-sex marriages in the future despite landmark federal law; House advances giant Galveston ‘Ike Dike’ project in water bill; LA City Council passes state of emergency on homelessness before winter recess; Thousands of Teens Are Being Pushed Into Military’s Junior R.O.T.C.; J.R.O.T.C. Textbooks Offer an Alternative View of the World; Democratic lawmakers visit Havana, meet with Cuban president; Putin’s Neighbor Sends Troops Toward Ukraine Border in Menacing ‘Drill’; More.
Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio) is now on Wednesdays at 11AM (CT) on KPFT-HD2, Houston’s Community Station. You can also hear the show:
- Live online at KPFT.org (from anywhere in the world!)
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Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig where we discuss local, state, national, and international stories. My co-host and show editor is Andrew Ferguson.
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Mon, 11/25/2019, 3PM (CT) @KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: ACA & Medicare Enrollment, Voter Info, HISD Teachers Fight Back Against State Takeover, MN school throws away 40 students’ lunches due to debt, SCOTUS lets lawsuit by climate scientist continue against conservative outlets, GM/Toyota/Chrysler side with Trump in fight over CA fuel stds exposing auto industry split, Rising Seas Will Erase More Cities by 2050, X-37B Spaceplane Finishes 780 Day Mission, Hidden Hunger Affecting Billions, Want Trump to Go? Take to the Streets, Federalist Society and Judges, More. GUESTS: CALLERS[AUDIO/VIDEO]
SHOW AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.
Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston).
Listen live on the radio, or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)
Please take a moment to visit Pledge.KPFT.org and choose THINKWING RADIO from the drop-down list when you donate.
For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:
- You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
- An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.
![Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)](https://thinkwingradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mike-mayor-annise-parker-at-kpft2015-12-07-cropped.jpg?w=300)
Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 7, 2015)
SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:
“What we’re discovering is that the Constitution is not a mechanism that runs by itself. Ultimately, we are a government of men and not law. The law has no force without people who are willing to enforce it. The ball is now squarely in the court of the Republican Party, and particularly Senate Republicans. Will they ever be prepared to say enough is enough?” ~ William A. Galston, a senior fellow in governance at the Brookings Institution who graduated from college just before Watergate.
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Mon, 11/11/2019, 3PM (CT) @KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: Voter Info, State to take over Houston ISD, Rodney Reed Execution, Nikki Haley, Impeachment, Want Trump to Go? Take to the Streets, Federalist Society and Judges, More. GUESTS: CALLERS[AUDIO/VIDEO]
SHOW AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.
Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston).
Listen live on the radio, or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)
Please take a moment to visit Pledge.KPFT.org and choose THINKWING RADIO from the drop-down list when you donate.
For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:
- You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
- An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.
![Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)](https://thinkwingradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mike-mayor-annise-parker-at-kpft2015-12-07-cropped.jpg?w=300)
Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 7, 2015)
SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:
“What we’re discovering is that the Constitution is not a mechanism that runs by itself. Ultimately, we are a government of men and not law. The law has no force without people who are willing to enforce it. The ball is now squarely in the court of the Republican Party, and particularly Senate Republicans. Will they ever be prepared to say enough is enough?” ~ William A. Galston, a senior fellow in governance at the Brookings Institution who graduated from college just before Watergate.
Pledge by Text: Listeners can now text “GIVE” to 713-526-5738 and they’ll receive a text message back with a link to KPFT’s donation page, with which they can make their pledge on-line at their leisure.


