Houston Matters
Study: Texas Seniors Carry The Most Debt Nationwide
Posted on · The study looked at non-mortgage debt balances for seniors in the 50 largest metros.
News
How To See The Super ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse In Houston
Posted on · This weekend there will be a super ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse.
Texas
Will 2019 Be The Year Texas Breweries Can Sell Beer-to-Go?
Posted on · Texas is currently the only state where customers can’t purchase a growler or six-pack to-go from local breweries.
Houston Matters
Update: Bush Airport’s Terminal B Checkpoint Remains Closed Amid Government Shutdown
Posted on · As essential employees, TSA agents are among those required to work without pay during the partial government shutdown.
Health & Science
Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Cases In Houston Expected To Increase
Posted on · Currently between 1,300 and 1,600 people with flu-like illnesses are going to emergency rooms in Houston every week.
Houston
United Arab Emirates Gives Houston $6.5 Million For Harvey Recovery Efforts
Posted on · The money will go towards projects that focus on homelessness, public health, library services and community revitalization.
Education News
UH Ranked One Of The Nation’s Most ‘Underrated’ Colleges
Posted on · The analysis looked at factors such as cost of attendance, ROI, and data on job placements.
Energy & Environment
How Your Old Christmas Tree Can Help Protect The Texas Coast
Posted on · In Brazoria County, recycled Christmas trees are given new life restoring sand dunes.
Arts & Culture
Anthony Bourdain Honored In New Houston Mural At Burns BBQ
Posted on · Bourdain first filmed an episode at Burns in 2004 for the Food Network, and returned again in 2016 to film the Houston episode of his CNN show Parts Unknown.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Murder Rate Rises In 2018
Posted on · The uptick in homicides comes as the Houston Police Department faces potential cuts to its force.
Houston Matters
What The Texas Ruling Means For The Affordable Care Act
Posted on · We break down what the ruling means for the ACA, who would be impacted, and what comes next.
Houston Matters
Nearly 22 Percent Of Harris County Is Uninsured
Posted on · Texas has the highest rate of nonelderly residents without health insurance in the country -- nearly 20 percent of the population under 65 is uninsured.
Houston Matters
Ken Starr Was The Highest Paid College Executive in 2016
Posted on · A new report by The Chronicle of Higher Education looks at how much college presidents across the country are paid.
Energy & Environment
How Two New Projects Aim To Boost Texas’ Declining Oyster Population (And Why It Matters)
Posted on · An estimated 50-85% of the Gulf of Mexico’s original oyster reefs have disappeared.
Houston Matters
Houston Expected To Add 71,000 Jobs In 2019
Posted on · The healthcare, construction, and administrative support and waste management sectors are forecast to create the most jobs.