Understanding upcoming bond elections, and Houston pet peeves (Oct. 3, 2022) – Houston Public Media

On Monday’s show: We review some of the bond measures going before voters on the November ballot. And we offer you a chance to vent about life in Houston.

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On Monday’s show: We review some of the bond measures going before voters on the November ballot for both Harris County and Spring ISD and discuss what you should know about them ahead of Election Day.
Also this hour: We offer you your monthly chance to vent your pet peeves.
And we discuss the pros and cons of the Astros having time off between the regular season and their first playoff series. Can they stay sharp during the down time?
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Michael Hagerty is the senior producer for Houston Matters. He’s spent more than 20 years in public radio and television and dabbled in minor league baseball, spending four seasons as the public address announcer for the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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