# Harris County on The No Agenda Show Harris County comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2013 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** August 2013 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [Monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [Atlanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta.md), [Beto O'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [Child Endangerment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-endangerment.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Criminal Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [Data Backlog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backlog.md), [Election Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-law.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### NPR Coverage of Cashless Bail and Murder Suspects - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 45:50–53:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/npr-coverage-of-cashless-bail-and-murder-suspects.md NPR is criticized for its reporting on cashless bail systems, specifically regarding whether murder suspects are released without bond. A law professor from the University of Houston was interviewed, but critics argue she lacked specific data on felony releases outside of Harris County. Independent AI searches are cited to claim that murder suspects have indeed been released under such jurisdictions in New York and New Jersey. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), cashless bail, [perplexity ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity-ai.md), [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) ### Megan Thee Stallion at Harris Atlanta Rally - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 1:24:24–1:26:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/megan-thee-stallion-at-harris-atlanta-rally.md Rapper Megan Thee Stallion performed at a Kamala Harris campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, sparking debate over the use of "ratchet" culture in political campaigning. Local observers and TikTokers alleged that Fulton County officials used buses to bring in homeless individuals to ensure the auditorium appeared full. The event was branded with the slogan "Hotties for Harris" to appeal to younger voters. Keywords: [megan thee stallion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megan-thee-stallion.md), [atlanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta.md), [fulton county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fulton-county.md), hotties for harris, political rally ### Monkeypox Death, Beto O'Rourke Rumors - **Episode:** [1482: Gorby Chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-01 - **Time:** 2:16:41–2:17:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips/chapter/monkeypox-death-beto-o-rourke-rumors.md Texas health officials confirmed the first U.S. death of a person infected with monkeypox in Harris County, noting the individual was severely immunocompromised. Separately, Reuters issued a fact-check regarding social media rumors that Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke had contracted the virus after he postponed events due to a bacterial infection. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Monkeypox Transmission, Children and Pets - **Episode:** [1478: Flexitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-18 - **Time:** 1:04:45–1:07:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism/chapter/monkeypox-transmission-children-and-pets.md A child under two years old in Harris County, Texas, tested positive for monkeypox, marking one of several pediatric cases in the U.S. Additionally, researchers in France reported a case of a dog contracting the virus from its owners. While some experts claim the virus is primarily fueled by sexual contact between men, these cases raise questions about other transmission routes. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [stds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stds.md) ### Texas Teacher Arrested for Putting Son in Car Trunk - **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 55:57–57:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/texas-teacher-arrested-for-putting-son-in-car-trunk.md Sarah Beam, a Cypress Falls High School teacher, was charged with child endangerment after putting her 13-year-old son in her car trunk at a COVID-19 testing site. Beam allegedly told officials she did not want to be exposed to her son, who had tested positive for the virus. She has been placed on administrative leave following her release on a $1,500 bond. Keywords: sarah beam, [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [child endangerment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-endangerment.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Texas Voting Rights Arrest and Hervis Rogers Case - **Episode:** [1367: Immunity Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1367-immunity-debt.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-25 - **Time:** 3:16:18–3:19:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1367-immunity-debt/chapter/texas-voting-rights-arrest-and-hervis-rogers-case.md Hervis Rogers was arrested in Houston for illegal voting after waiting six hours in line during the 2020 primary. Rogers was ineligible to vote due to his parole status, a felony under Texas law. The case has become a focal point in the national debate over voting rights, with Democrats using it to criticize restrictive new election bills in the Texas legislature. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [voting rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-rights.md), hervis rogers, [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [election law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-law.md) ### Voter Fraud Allegations, Megan Dunn Molotov Post - **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-04 - **Time:** 2:17:55–2:23:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/voter-fraud-allegations-megan-dunn-molotov-post.md Allegations of ballot harvesting have surfaced in Harris County, Texas, involving a former Biden campaign official. In Washington state, Snohomish County Councilmember Megan Dunn faced criticism for posting a cross-stitch image of a Molotov cocktail with the caption "be the light you want to see in the world." While Dunn claimed it was "counter-culture art," police associations condemned the post as an incitement of violence against law enforcement. Keywords: [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md), megan dunn, [molotov cocktail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molotov-cocktail.md), snohomish county ### Harris County Data Backlog, Falsified COVID-19 Threat Levels - **Episode:** [1278: Lockdown Face](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1278-lockdown-face.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-17 - **Time:** 15:37–23:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1278-lockdown-face/chapter/harris-county-data-backlog-falsified-covid-19-threat-levels.md A Harris County City Council meeting features testimony regarding a massive backlog of over one million COVID-19 tests that were dumped into the system in August. Officials allegedly recorded these old cases as new daily positives to justify keeping the county at a "red" threat level. While the reported 14-day average was 973 cases, the actual average of new cases was approximately 272, suggesting data manipulation to maintain emergency restrictions. Keywords: [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), lena hidalgo, sylvester turner, [data backlog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backlog.md), texas department of health ### Houston Bond Crisis, Whistleblower Rebecca Reisig and Mayor Turner - **Episode:** [961: Big BRICS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-03 - **Time:** 21:55–24:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics/chapter/houston-bond-crisis-whistleblower-rebecca-reisig-and-mayor-turner.md Whistleblower Rebecca Reisig accurately predicted that Hurricane Harvey would be significantly worse than official news reports indicated, leading to a conflict with Mayor Sylvester Turner. The city government dismissed social media warnings as "irresponsible rumors" despite the eventual destruction of 100,000 homes. Potential long-term financial instability for Houston's municipal bonds is discussed. Keywords: [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), rebecca reisig, sylvester turner, flood control, [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), social media rumors ### Houston Homeowners Lifting Houses to Prevent Flood Damage - **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-27 - **Time:** 13:15–16:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/houston-homeowners-lifting-houses-to-prevent-flood-damage.md Homeowners in Houston scrambled to employ house-lifting services to elevate their residences on cinder blocks before Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters arrived. This preemptive measure is common in flood-prone areas of the Texas coast and Florida, where houses are often built on stilts to mitigate damage from recurring storms. Harris County officials declared a disaster as bayous and creeks were expected to overflow following 20 inches of forecasted rain. Keywords: [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), house lifting, jacob rascone, flood prevention, [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md) ### Texas School Attendance Laws and iPad Spending - **Episode:** [543: Kosovo Protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-29 - **Time:** 1:49:49–1:52:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol/chapter/texas-school-attendance-laws-and-ipad-spending.md Harris County, Texas, has implemented strict school attendance policies where unexcused absences are treated as criminal offenses for both parents and students. Simultaneously, schools in Massachusetts are reportedly spending heavily on iPads for students despite claims of budget cuts. 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