Florian Martin

Business Reporter

Florian Martin is currently the News 88.7 business reporter.

Florian’s stories can frequently be heard on other public radio stations throughout Texas and on NPR nationwide. Some of them have earned him awards from Texas AP Broadcasters, the Houston Press Club, National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Public Radio News Directors Inc.

Florian is a native of Germany. His studies in Leipzig (Houston’s German sister city) included a year abroad at the University of Houston.

After earning his M.A. in journalism, American studies and Hispanic studies at the University of Leipzig, Florian returned to Houston and started off his new life interning in the KUHF newsroom.

After a 16-month stint as a reporter for Houston Community Newspapers, Florian was invited back to Houston Public Media in 2012 to take over the NewsLab Coordinator position and quickly morphed into a daily reporter.

Florian is often heard saying that he is living the American Dream. He lives in Clear Lake City.

Business

16-Year-Old Houston Entrepreneur Aspires To Be The Queen Of Sauces

Posted on January 17, 2020 · Tyla-Simone Crayton sold more than 50,000 ‘Sienna Sauce’ bottles last year.

Sports

Houston Astros Fire Manager, GM After MLB Investigation

Posted on January 13, 2020 · The team will also lose its draft picks and pay a $5 million fine for cheating in 2017.

Energy & Environment

Wind Energy On Track To Surpass Coal Power In Texas

Posted on January 13, 2020 · Power generated from wind matched that from coal for the first time in 2019.

Bauer Business Focus

Layoffs Show Houston’s Energy Industry ‘Still Adapting’ To Life After Oil Downturn

Posted on January 10, 2020 · Oil and gas companies are cutting costs amid subdued oil prices, creating uncertainty for their workforce.

Business

After Record Year For Houston Home Sales, What’s Ahead In 2020?

Posted on December 20, 2019 · The regional economy is expected to slow down next year.

Bauer Business Focus

Small Businesses Damaged By Harvey Can Now Apply For Grants

Posted on December 20, 2019 · More than two years after the storm, affected businesses can receive up to $250,000.

In-Depth

With A New Concept And A New Store In Houston, Toys R Us Hopes To Make A Comeback

Posted on December 18, 2019 · Other retailers may want to pay attention to how Toys R Us' new experiential stores work out.

Bauer Business Focus

This Houston Entrepreneur’s App Aims To Help People Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Posted on December 13, 2019 · Dakota Stormer launched his Footprint App this month on smartphones.

In-Depth

Gentrification A Big Concern For Some, As Houston Builds Its Innovation District

Posted on December 12, 2019 · Some of the people who live near the future Ion are worried about what could be lost, as this segment of the historically African American Third Ward is gentrified.

Texas

New Website Offers Local Governments Strategies To Mitigate Gentrification In Texas

Posted on December 9, 2019 · Researchers at the University of Texas developed the website to help the state’s largest cities.

Bauer Business Focus

Houston To See Moderate Job Growth In 2020, According To New Forecast

Posted on December 6, 2019 · The Greater Houston Partnership has released its 2020 jobs forecast.

Business

Holiday Sales Period Strong, But Not The Strongest, For Small Houston Retailers

Posted on November 27, 2019 · Small businesses in Houston make more money in the spring.

Bauer Business Focus

Houston Economy Doing Well But ‘Below Trend’

Posted on November 22, 2019 · UH economist Bill Gilmer reveals his bi-annual regional forecast.

Business

Changes To Investor Visa Program May Affect Houston Development

Posted on November 18, 2019 · The EB-5 program provides green cards to wealthy foreign investors.

Bauer Business Focus

Why Corporations Are No Longer Reluctant To Take A Stance On Social Issues

Posted on November 8, 2019 · A Rice University researcher says companies can no longer hide from public debates.