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Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online<\/a> or watch live on YouTube<\/a>. Join the discussion. Call or text 713-440-8870. Email talk@houstonmatters.org<\/a> or tag us @HoustonMatters<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s show: Gas prices in Houston have risen around 50 cents<\/a> in the last week, bringing the average price per gallon above $3 for the first time in recent memory, according to AAA, as the Iran war intensified. We discuss how long that increase might last and how it could affect the Houston economy.<\/p>\n Sign up for the Hello, Houston!<\/a> daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n Also this hour: Houston hosting matches during this summer\u2019s FIFA World Cup<\/a> brings international attention and scrutiny to human trafficking prevention in our region. So, how are local human rights groups preparing for the rise in illicit activities? And what happens once the games are over?<\/p>\n Then, a civil rights nonprofit recently released a report documenting modern-day lynchings<\/a>, finding more than 70 have taken place since 2000 here in Texas and six other states.<\/p>\n And we all know Houston traffic can be challenging. But now imagine you’re in it while steering a covered wagon and a team of mules! We visit with the Valley Lodge Trail Riders<\/a> as they roll into town for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.<\/p>\n Audio from today\u2019s show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here<\/a>, on iTunes<\/a>, Stitcher<\/a> and other apps.<\/p>\n \t\t\t