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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: The Trump administration plans to overhaul federal funding for housing. We learn how that might affect Houstonians<\/a> living in long-term housing and put many at risk of returning to the streets.<\/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: We discuss the potential for a state takeover of Spring ISD<\/a> if grades don’t improve this year at Dekaney High School.<\/p>\n Then, Houston native Debbie Allen<\/a> received an honorary Oscar<\/a> over the weekend for her work as a choreographer, producer, director, and actor. We revisit a conversation with her about how the creative scene in Houston helped her succeed in the performing arts.<\/p>\n Plus: The documentary Selena y Los Dinos: A Family\u2019s Legacy<\/a> came out on Netflix Monday. The film offers an intimate look at the life of Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez<\/a> and her family band through a wealth of candid footage captured by the singer’s sister. A Houston historian and Selena superfan reflects on some of his memories of watching her perform her last concerts in Houston.<\/p>\n And, with the ever-growing presence of AI in our lives, we learn how musicians are using new technology in their work.<\/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