Houston Matters
Actor Jim Parsons On His Houston Roots, His New Netflix Film, And COVID-19
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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.
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.
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite restaurants for dining with kids and families.
Posted on · Water detention and drainage systems in the Houston region should be re-examined based on a more comprehensive analysis of watersheds.
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.
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.
Posted on · UH Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti says government agencies and the petrochemical industry should be more proactive and transparent about safety and emergency plans.
Posted on · There are changes in the tax code that impact deductions and limitations.
Posted on · Turner says the city must balance its finances when it implements pay parity between the police and fire departments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Posted on · The United States is expected to have a shortage of 40,000 to 100,000 doctors by 2030.