City of Houston
City Council Approves $30 Million In Direct Aid To Houston Residents In Need
Posted on · The one-time payment of $1,200 to applicants who need financial assistance due to the pandemic will come from CARES Act funding.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas Hospitalizations Are Reaching July COVID-19 Peaks
Posted on · Health experts are worried about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Houston Matters
Dr. Umair Shah Reflects On Time As Harris County Health Authority, Ahead Of New Washington State Role
Posted on · After announcing his departure from Harris County Public Health, Shah joined Houston Matters and recounted his work in the city while giving advice to Houstonians on how to move forward during the pandemic.
Harris County
Umair Shah, Harris County’s Public Health Director, Stepping Down In December
Posted on · Shah, who held the position since 2013, was responsible for the county's COVID-19 response. He has accepted a job in Washington state.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texans Have Filed More Than 3.8 Million Unemployment Claims During Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on · As COVID-19 cases rise across Texas, Houston Public Media tracks the stories that matter to Greater Houston.
Energy & Environment
TCEQ Unveils New Technology For Monitoring Air Pollution During Hurricanes And Other Disasters
Posted on · After facing criticism for how it handled air monitoring during Hurricane Harvey, the state environmental agency has focused on upgrading its monitoring capabilities during disasters.
Election 2020
Election Day 2020: Cornyn, Crenshaw Fend Off Challenges; Houston-Area Incumbents Keep Their Seats
Posted on · Houston Public Media is following the news as it happens on Election Day.
Election 2020
2 Texas Polls Split On Statewide Support For Trump, Biden
Posted on · Rice University political scientist Bob Stein told Houston Matters host Craig Cohen on Tuesday that the split results are the result of methodology differences combined with a tighter-than-usual race in Texas.
City of Houston
‘He Was Good At Everything’: Slain Arson Investigator Honored At Houston Memorial
Posted on · A 17-year veteran, Lemuel "DJ" Bruce was remembered Tuesday as a skilled investigator, as well as a good father, husband and friend.
Election 2020
2 Texas Board Of Education Seats Are Up For Grabs In Houston. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · Seats in Texas Board of Education districts 6 and 8 are up for grabs this year.
Election 2020
Congressional Dems Ask 5th Circ. To Expand Mail-In Ballot Drop-Off Locations In Texas
Posted on · The federal appellate court had halted a lower court's ruling to allow multiple mail-in ballot drop-off locations across the state.