Hurricane Harvey
VCA Provides Free Boarding For Displaced Pets
Posted on · Operators say the move was done to assure the safety of the pets and so that families could manage their priorities during recovery.
Inprint
Inprint Author Interview: Colm Toibin
Posted on · The award-winning Irish author talks about his latest novel, 'House of Names,' based on the Greek story of Clytemnestra, Agamemnon and their children Iphigenia, Electra and Orestes.
Podcasts
Party Politics Trailer
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Houston Matters
Grownups and Their Legos: Inside Brick Fiesta Houston
Posted on · Houston Matters visits a traveling event for Lego lovers.
Full Show
Hurricane Season, Full Menu: Best Pizza & The Chicken Ranch: Wednesday’s Show (June 1, 2016)
Posted on · The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season begins today (June 1, 2016). On this edition of Houston Matters, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett discusses how recent floods might have jump-started public awareness of natural disasters in Greater Houston, and what lessons weâve learned about hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding in the last few years. Then we’ll chat […]
Election 2016
Red, White, And Blue: Adrian Garcia Challenges Gene Green In Democratic Primary
Posted on · The candidates recently appeared on Houston Public Media’s "Red, White, and Blue" to make the case for why they should represent the 29th Congressional District of Texas.
Houston Matters
Chef Series: A Conversation with Justin Turner of Bernie’s Burger Bus
Posted on · Last month we brought you a conversation with chef and Pearland native Ronnie Killen. This month we bring you a chat with another local chef, Justin Turner, owner and operator of Bernie's Burger Bus in Belliare, and that's exactly where Houston Matters producer Edel Howlin is situated right now.
The Million
Where Is Home Away From Home For Houston Expats?
Posted on · As part of Houston Public Media and the Houston Chronicle’s year-long series The Million, Houston Matters’ Edel Howlin and other foreign-born Houstonians talk about their lives here in Houston, and where they turn for homes away from home.
The Million
Irish Ex-Pat Finds Her Own Way Home In Houston
Posted on · There are two types of ex-pats to be found in Houston.
Politics
Houston Mayoral Candidate Marty McVey Outlines Positions
Posted on · Houston mayoral candidate Marty McVey is part of a crowded field vying to replace Annise Parker, who is not running due to term limits.
News
Why Former Congressman Chris Bell Wants to be Houston’s Next Mayor
Posted on · Houston's mayoral race is starting to come into focus. Signs are popping up and candidates are block-walking, and there are debates nearly every week. Chris Bell is one of the seven people running for the city's top job.
Business
Natural Gas Tops Coal As Leading Source Of U.S. Electric Power
Posted on · Low gas prices and stiff EPA regulations have accelerated the retirement of coal-burning power plants across the Midwest. Economic pressures may soon force Texas utilities to follow suit.
News
Houston’s Mayoral Race Starts To Take Shape
Posted on · Longtime Houston lawmaker Sylvester Turner officially announced his campaign for Houston mayor, and is already considered a front-runner.
News
Video: Bethel Park Keeps History Alive
Posted on · Nearly destroyed in a fire, Missionary Baptist Church, now known as Bethel Church Park, was revitalized and honored by the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute.
PBS Newshour
Video: Why You Should Use Your Phone Less
Posted on · Dr. Eugene Boisaubin of UTHealth Medical School discusses why it is important to disconnect.