ICE ordinance revised (April 23, 2026)
About this episode
The episode discusses the revised ICE ordinance by the Houston City Council, the NFL draft, a controversial development project, local distilleries, and features members of the vocal ensemble Chanticleer.
On Thursday's show: In a 13-4 vote, the Houston City Council revised a measure intended to limit the police department's coordination with federal immigration enforcement. We learn what has changed about the ordiance directing how HPD officers should interact with ICE agents. And we contemplate whom the Texans might select in today's NFL draft. Also this hour: We discuss Discovery Sands, a controversial development project that would neighbor Jamaica Beach on the island's west end. Then, we learn about distilleries here in Houston. And we talk with a couple members of the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer ahead of an April 28 performance celebrating America’s 250th year of independence. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26db_H_9dps
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