Univision 45/KXLN-TV and ABC13/KTRK-TV have joined to co-host the Houston Mayoral Debate, streaming it live from Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby St. at 7p.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd.
The Mayoral Debate will feature five candidates and will be accessible exclusively online at www.abc13.com and www.univision45.com. Simultaneous Spanish-language translation will be available on Univision 45’s website.
ABC13’s Chauncy Glover and Univision 45’s Claudia Ramos will moderate the debate. The audience will be by invitation only. ABC13 will televise the debate the same night at 10:35 p.m.
“We are thrilled about the opportunity to give Houstonians a chance to hear from these mayoral candidates,” said Wendy Granato, President and General Manager of KTRK ABC13. “Partnering with Univision is a win-win for our diverse audiences, who will be able to watch the debate on the platform of their choice.”
“We are excited to give our audience access to Houston's major mayoral candidates, allowing them to hear directly from the candidates about the policies that will have a crucial impact on their lives and communities”, said Martha Kattan, VP of Content, Univision Houston. “Together with ABC13, we will be empowering Latinos in Houston to be more informed and empowered before they cast their ballot in November.”
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by abc13 KTRK)
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