Houston Matters
Actor Jim Parsons On His Houston Roots, His New Netflix Film, And COVID-19
Posted on · Listen to Houston Matters' full-length interview.
Houston Matters
Report: Galveston Bay Shows Resiliency, But Some Worrisome Factors
Posted on · The annual research by the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Houston Advanced Research Center notes the loss of wetlands, a decline in water quality and sea level rise as areas of concern.
Politics
Congressman Pete Olson Won’t Run For Re-Election In 2020
Posted on · Olson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Political analyst Nancy Sims tells Houston Matters that the Texas 22nd Congressional District becomes a target for both Democrats and Republicans.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants In Houston
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite restaurants for dining with kids and families.
Houston Matters
Rethinking Water Detention And Development Regulations In Greater Houston
Posted on · Water detention and drainage systems in the Houston region should be re-examined based on a more comprehensive analysis of watersheds.
Houston Matters
Houston’s “Best” Places For Tex-Mex And Tacos (Please Don’t Hate Us)
Posted on · In the latest installment of The Full Menu, local food writers discuss their favorite places in Houston for Tex-Mex, interior-Mexican cuisine and tacos. We apologize for any Tex-Mex feuds that occur as a result of this list.
News
Harris County Prepares To Sue ITC Over Fire At Deer Park Facility
Posted on · The company has received 300 claims so far. Clean up efforts are ongoing and there are pockets of oil on regional bayous and the Houston Ship Channel.
Houston Matters
In Aftermath Of Massive Deer Park Fire, Suggestions On Improving Readiness
Posted on · UH Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti says government agencies and the petrochemical industry should be more proactive and transparent about safety and emergency plans.
Houston Matters
5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing Your Tax Return
Posted on · There are changes in the tax code that impact deductions and limitations.
Houston Matters
Mayor Turner On Houston Matters: Firefighter Layoffs Aren’t Punishment For Confrontation Over Pay Raises
Posted on · Turner says the city must balance its finances when it implements pay parity between the police and fire departments.
Houston Matters
In Crucial Year For Public Education Funding, Texas Teachers March, Lobby In Austin
Posted on · Zeph Capo, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, talks to Houston Matters about the day of action at the Capitol and weighs in on the legislation that has been filed.
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Environmental Regulators Rejected NASA’s Offer To Monitor Air Pollution After Harvey
Posted on · An investigative story by the LA Times reports the space agency offered to deploy a sophisticated airplane to monitor pollution levels over the area the hurricane impacted. The TCEQ says the data it would have collected wouldn't have been useful because it wouldn't have been gathered at ground level.
Houston Matters
Proposed Bill Would Waive DPS Driving Test For Texas Teens
Posted on · The state representative who has filed the bill says it would free up DPS employees who conduct the tests. An opponent thinks the waiver would make roads more dangerous.
Houston Matters
Activists Express Concerns About Future Of Harris County Department Of Education
Posted on · They’re asking the board to rehire a consulting firm that lobbies for the agency in the Texas Legislature and commit to funding certain programs.
Houston Matters
3 Ways To Address Texas’ Doctor Shortage
Posted on · The United States is expected to have a shortage of 40,000 to 100,000 doctors by 2030.