News
Has Dodging Big Storms Made Houstonians Too Apathetic?
Posted on · How should Houstonians reengage themselves to care about storm warnings - and other things - again?
News
If You Are New To Houston, This Is A Must: Newcomers Guide to Houston 2016
Posted on · Whether you’re new to town, or just want a refresher on the basics of life in the Bayou City, this is a must listen: Houston Matters’ third annual Newcomers Guide to Houston! The Guide covers absolutely as much territory as possible in an hour, presenting the lowdown on everything you need to know about Greater Houston. News 88.7 reporters joined Houston […]
News
How Did a Rape Victim End Up Jailed — And How Can It Be Prevented
Posted on · Last December , a rape victim was housed for nearly a month at the Harris County Jail in order to ensure she would testify against a serial rapist who assaulted her. The prosecutor concluded it was the only viable option after she suffered a mental breakdown on the witness stand and said […]
Houston Matters
Houston Public Media/UH Center for Public Policy – Super Tuesday Republican Primary Poll Is Released
Posted on · Houston Matter chats with the co-directors of the poll: University of Houston political science professor Richard Murray, who directs the Survey Research Institute at UH, and Hobby Center for Public Policy research associate Bob Stein.
Houston Matters
The Astrodome Turns 50, But Still, What Should We Do with It?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the latest developments surrounding the Dome debate.
Education News
Pasadena Schools Experiment With ‘Charlas’ To Help Students By Coaching Their Parents
Posted on · Houston Matters chats with education reporter Laura Isensee about charlas and their potential impact.
Houston Matters
What Can Medical And Oil Industries Learn From Each Other?
Posted on · We all know two of Houston's biggest industries are oil and gas and medicine, and that those industries employ some of Greater Houston's brightest minds. So what could all those bright minds accomplish if they joined forces?
Development Divide
A Development Divide In The East End
Posted on · We discuss that development efforts in Houston’s East End on this edition of Houston Matters. But first, Florian Martin reports on how, as much of the industry has moved out, the East End is turning into a walkable, mixed-use community. Then, Houston Matters talks with Keith Rosen, professor of history and political science at Houston […]
Houston Matters
Happy 100th Birthday to the Houston Ship Channel
Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we'll discuss the state of the channel, its history and legacy, and its future, with Roger Guenther, the Executive Director of the Port of Houston Authority.
Boom in Oil and Traffic Deaths
Houston Matters: Boom In Oil Means A Boom In Traffic Deaths
Posted on · A look into the investigative series, which has examined the risks to drivers, in and out of the oil industry.
Houston Matters
Back-to-School Means Big Changes for Texas Students
Posted on · Laura Isensee joins Houston Matters to talk about education series.
Houston Matters
The State of Public Education in Houston
Posted on · Over these next few weeks, Houston area students will head back to school. As Greater Houston parents, teachers, students, and administrators prepare for another school year, Houston Matters thought it might be a good time to examine the state of elementary and secondary education in Houston.