Houston Mayor
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces run for Houston mayor
Posted on · The longtime congresswoman's entry into this year's mayoral contest immediately upends the race.
Energy & Environment
In Houston, concrete batch plants often share a fenceline with homes. Dozens of bills filed this state legislative session aim to change that.
Posted on · Concrete batch plants are where materials like cement, water, sand and rocks are combined and mixed together to make concrete. They’re also a source of harmful air pollution.
Sports
Houston making final preps for 2023 Men’s Final Four weekend
Posted on · Houston officials say they are ready to host thousands as the NCAA Men's Basketball championship takes place. Officials warn against drunk driving and say there will be increased law enforcement across the city.
Housing
Harris County will soon offer free legal counseling to residents facing eviction
Posted on · The Eviction Defense Program will give qualifying Harris County residents free legal counseling related to their eviction case.
City of Houston
Houston Public Works taking over Kingwood wastewater facility amid criminal investigation into release of inadequately treated sewage
Posted on · The City of Houston is terminating its contract with Inframark, which manages five wastewater treatment plants and five drinking water supply facilities in the Kingwood area, effective this Friday.
Education
TEA moves location of third HISD community meeting to Delmar Stadium in anticipation of ‘more attendees’
Posted on · Two gatherings have already taken place at Westbury High School and Chavez High School, last week. They’re advertised as a chance for the HISD community to learn more about the transition process, when state-appointed managers take over the district later this summer.
Politics
Houston GOP official knew for years of child sex abuse claims against Southern Baptist leader, law partner
Posted on · Under oath, outspoken anti-gay activist Jared Woodfill said he was told in 2004 that Paul Pressler had sexually abused a minor. But Woodfill did not cut ties with the Southern Baptist leader — and said he had no knowledge of Pressler’s alleged behavior when another young man came forward about alleged sexual misconduct in 2016.
News
Low-income Texans with HIV rely on a program advocates say is underfunded
Posted on · Advocates are gathering in Austin Monday to meet with lawmakers about funding and bills on HIV health care.
Town Square
Dr. Safiya Noble takes on the “many mountains of evidence” of racism and misogyny in our internet algorithms
Posted on · What we see on our screens may not reflect our reality, especially for women and people of color.
Houston Matters
Americans on Medicaid will have to sign up to renew their coverage — do they know that?
Posted on · A health economist explains why the change is happening now and what qualified Medicaid recipients should do about it.
Houston Matters
Opening Day and the Final Four make for a big week in Houston sports
Posted on · The Astros begin their title defense Thursday while the NCAA men's basketball tournament features surprise matchups.
Houston Matters
From generative AI, to maximizing your Wi-Fi: the latest in consumer tech
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Dwight Silverman joins us to discuss developments in consumer technology.
Houston Matters
Study: When it comes to immigration, the more things change, the more they stay the same
Posted on · A report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy reinforces long-established gridlock and frustration surrounding immigration policy.
Health Matters
Diabetes and Eye Exams
Posted on · Early detection and treatment can prevent loss of vision.
Houston Matters
Medicaid change’s impact on Texas (March 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Part of the Medicaid enrollment process that was instigated because of the COVID-19 pandemic is ending soon. We learn how it might affect the uninsured in Texas.
Sports
2023 Men’s Final Four field is set and features three first-time teams
Posted on · When they travel to Houston to play for the national title, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State and Miami will all be making their first appearances at the Final Four.
Events
Things to do in Houston: Bayou City Art Festival, kite festivals highlight slate of weekend events
Posted on · Houston is heading outdoors for the first weekend of spring with events celebrating art, music and culture.
Town Square
Spring 2023 Bayou City Art Festival and the Impact of Art on Our Everyday Lives
Posted on · We dive into this widely popular art festival and examine what art adds to our society.
Energy & Environment
City plants first 270 of 100,000 tree goal in order to create more green space in Houston
Posted on · The City of Houston has a goal to plant 4.6 million trees by the year 2030 to improve air quality, reduce heat, and enhance the city’s greenery.
Obituary
Ada Edwards, community activist and former Houston City Council member, dies at 80
Posted on · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.
Politics
Texas Senate panel debates measure that would prohibit drag performances in front of minors
Posted on · The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs also debated a measure Thursday that would deny state funds to libraries that host drag story hours.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 79: XENA, Palestinian Warrior Princess
Posted on · Classically trained flute player and renowned soloist, Nai Barghouti takes her distinct, Arabic jazz fusion into the world of electronic music, offering up rousing vocals to a high-energy track produced by multiple Grammy winner, Skrillex.
Houston Matters
The Houston Cougars tipoff tonight in a ‘Sweet 16’ matchup with Miami
Posted on · By the end of the weekend, the Coogs could be in the Final Four. But there's work to do to get there.
Houston Matters
How to recognize ‘toxic positivity’
Posted on · There's nothing wrong, and a lot right, with a positive attitude. But it can go too far if it denies real emotions.
Houston
UH students rally for more mental health resources after two student suicides this semester
Posted on · Students at the rally are calling on the University to increase mental health resource funding and make modifications to Agnes Arnold Hall to make it more difficult to access open areas on the upper floors of the building.
Sports
Basketball a family affair for No. 1 Houston, who face Miami in Sweet 16
Posted on · Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson will have his two children at his side, as they play key roles on his staff as Houston makes a run at its first championship.
Houston Matters
Musician Alex Meixner can turn pretty much anything into a polka
Posted on · The accordion player visits the Houston Matters studio and plays a medley of polka-arranged popular tunes.
Education
Alvin ISD adds book vending machine to elementary school, making reading more “rewarding” for students
Posted on · The machine is called Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine and was placed in the school last month. The machine holds around 275 books.
Party Politics
Hostile Takeover?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston Matters
UH Sweet 16 preview (March 24, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The UH Cougars take on Miami tonight in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's tournament. We preview the matchup. And we discuss how to handle toxic positivity.
Houston Matters
Revoking CenterPoint’s accreditation: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Town Square
Mental Health Check-up with Dr. Jeff Temple; Plus, the Alley Theatre Announces It’s 2023-2024 Season
Posted on · Our expert psychologist discusses mental health issues in the news and answers audience calls and questions.