The organized opposition to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has spent months spreading fear and misinformation. In fact, the Houston Chronicle editorial board, in endorsing a “Yes” vote on the ordinance, recently referred to the group as “mendacious, deceitful and irresponsible in the extreme.” Yikes.

Last night, it was Houston TV station KTRK’s turn to cut through the spin and take an objective look at the ordinance and, in the process, reporter Ted Oberg debunked the absurd claims and scare tactics of HERO opponents.

Watch the full report below. And if you’re a Houstonian, support HERO by voting YES on Proposition 1 on November 3.