On Monday's Houston Matters: COVID infection rates in Greater Houston continue to rise. We talk with a critical care physician about what ERs saw over the weekend.

And a second special session of the Texas Legislature began Saturday without a quorum as Democrats stay out of the state in order to block a controversial GOP elections bill.

Also this hour: Instead of continually expanding and widening our state’s highways, what if we removed them altogether? An investigation by The Texas Observer examines the idea of freeway removal.

Then, a local organization works to create a more Compassionate Houston, especially after a stressful, challenging 18 months.

And we get an update on local sports.