Houston City Council's consideration of a repeal of a recent ordinance that updates how the Houston Police Department interacts with ICE has been postponed until next Wednesday. But on Thursday, Harris County Commissioners Court held its own discussion about such policies for county law enforcement. On Friday's Houston Matters, we learn more from Houston Public Media's Sarah Grunau. Then, FIFA officials are in town this week to do final inspections and approve the city of Houston’s preparations for the World Cup. We learn the latest from Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison.

Also this hour: We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

On Thursday's show: We learn what is taking place at the annual NRA Convention April 16-19 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Also this hour: We take a closer look at how and why segregation has become a permanent feature in our cities and how the promise of the 1940s through the 60s in Houston actually were periods that allowed racism to persist behind an illusion of progress. Those are subjects addressed in the book, Houston and the Permanence of Segregation. We talk with its author David Ponton III.

And we learn about Black Cinema Club HTX, which is working to make the city a hub for Black cinema. The organization's founders tell us about their efforts to make Houston the next Atlanta for film and about their anniversary film festival this weekend.

On Wednesday's show: From the latest on the war with Iran, to sexual misconduct scandals and resignations, to President Trump clashing with Pope Leo XIV, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: What if the story of Eden isn’t just about the past but about the African-American experience today? We talk with artist Clarence Heyward about his new exhibit at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, which reimagines paradise, exile, and hope through a powerful modern lens.

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