Michael Hagerty

Senior Producer, Houston Matters

Michael Hagerty is the senior producer for Houston Matters. He’s spent more than 20 years in public radio and television and dabbled in minor league baseball, spending four seasons as the public address announcer for the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Writer Nic Stone On Growing Up The Daughter Of A Police Officer

Posted on August 14, 2019 · The author of the novel Dear Martin speaks at the University of Houston Aug. 16.

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Candytopia Offers A Taste Of Willy Wonka’s Wonderland

Posted on August 14, 2019 · Houston Matters visits the interactive, candy-themed attraction, here through Sept. 29.

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How Did Children Fare In The Last Texas Legislature?

Posted on August 12, 2019 · Mandi Kimball of Children at Risk is pleased with the attention lawmakers gave children’s issues this past session.

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Now That Occidental And Anadarko Have Merged, Are Layoffs Next?

Posted on August 9, 2019 · Energy analyst Loren Steffy outlines which sectors of the new energy behemoth might see job cuts.

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A Former Skinhead Explains What Can Lead A Person To Hate

Posted on August 9, 2019 · Christian Picciolini has devoted his life to helping others avoid the path he took.

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Program Gives Santa Fe Students A Place To Be Safe, And To Cope

Posted on August 8, 2019 · More than a year after the Santa Fe school shooting, Houston Matters visits a pilot program for teenagers there.

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The Full Menu: Where To Eat During Houston Restaurant Weeks 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 · Local food writers preview what different restaurants are doing during Houston Restaurant Weeks.

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Why Houston Writer Katherine Center Didn’t Want To Write About A Firefighter

Posted on August 6, 2019 · Center discusses her latest novel, Things You Save in a Fire.

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Things Are Going Great For The Astros – And They Could Get Even Better

Posted on August 5, 2019 · Newly acquired star pitcher Zack Greinke makes his Houston debut Tuesday.

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Houston Dominates The World Of Latte Art

Posted on August 2, 2019 · Several champion baristas are from Houston, so we learn about the world of competitive "latte throwdowns."

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What Can Parents Do To Harness Their Children’s Musical Potential?

Posted on August 1, 2019 · Houston classical violinist Lauren Haley has written a book to help parents help their kids succeed at learning a musical instrument.

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400 Years Ago, The First African Slaves Arrived

Posted on August 1, 2019 · In August 1619, about 20 Africans who were kidnapped from their villages in present-day Angola arrived in Virginia. We discuss the anniversary’s significance.

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The Bigger Picture: ‘Culture Shock’ Marries Horror With Notions Of The American Dream

Posted on July 29, 2019 · Horror intersects with the American Dream in our latest installment of The Bigger Picture, where we examine the social or cultural issues in new films.

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Stories From The Integration Of Texas Football

Posted on July 29, 2019 · Robert D. Jacobus discusses his book, Black Man in the Huddle.

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Should The Feds Pay For The State’s Border Security Measures?

Posted on July 29, 2019 · Some Texas lawmakers want Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to sue the federal government over the state’s border security expenditures.