Houston Matters
Survey: Consumers And Congress Disagree On The Definition Of Affordable Healthcare
Posted on · A new survey examines the opinions of doctors and consumers regarding the cost of healthcare and how to reduce it.
Michael Hagerty
Senior Producer, Houston Matters
Houston Matters
Peaceful Bones: Doctor Reunites With Patient He Helped During Vietnam War
Posted on · An American medic in Vietnam saves the life of an enemy soldier. Some 45 years later, the American sets out the find the man and reunite him with something invaluable.
Houston Matters
What’s Next In Texas’ Long Battle Over Abortion Regulation?
Posted on · Texas lawmakers in recent years have successfully changed several regulations surrounding abortion in the state. Houston Matters discusses what could be next in the ongoing battle over abortion in Texas.
Houston Matters
Making New Friends During Harvey Helps Ease Uncertainty
Posted on · We meet two women who evacuated their homes during Harvey and struck up a friendship while staying at a mass shelter in Houston.
Houston Matters
NRG Center Provides Shelter For Hundreds Of Evacuees
Posted on · Producer Michael Hagerty reports live from the shelter at NRG Center, which is expected to go from roughly 900 to 1,600 evacuees by the end of the day Thursday.
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Full Show: More Evacuations, More Shelters, And Environmental Concerns (Aug. 29, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters brings you the latest on flooding recovery efforts and updates from News 88.7 reporters in the field.
Houston Matters
Five Things Non-Houstonians Need To Understand About Harvey Flooding
Posted on · Outsiders have been saying a lot about Houston lately -- most of it supportive, but some of it critical. There's a few things they need to understand.
Hurricane Harvey
Downhouse Opens Providing Escape From The Disaster Of Harvey
Posted on · Harvey continues to menace Houston, but a local restaurant is opening its doors to provide a release from weather stress.
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Full Show: Recovery And Evacuations Continue As Rain Persists (Aug. 28, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters brings you the latest on flooding recovery efforts and updates from News 88.7 reporters in the field.
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UPDATE: HISD Cancels Classes For The Week And Other Latest Closures
Posted on · Schools across Greater Houston are updating their plans after Hurricane Harvey has left many areas flooded.
Houston Matters
Texas Prisoner Responds To Theory That He’s Responsible For Galveston Serial Murders
Posted on · Is Edward Harold Bell a serial killer who preyed on young women around Galveston in the 1970s – or is he just the subject of a vast conspiracy?
Houston Matters
City Hall Exhibit Highlights Islamic Art
Posted on · Michael Hagerty takes us on a tour of an exhibit of Islamic art currently on display at Houston City Hall.
Houston Matters
Quality Hill: A Tour of Houston’s First – and Forgotten – Upscale Neighborhood
Posted on · David Bush from Preservation Houston takes us on a tour of what's left of the historic section surrounding Minute Maid Park.
Houston Matters
Astros PA Announcer Bob Ford: A Man As Friendly As His Voice Is Booming
Posted on · While the 2017 Astros bear little resemblance to what we saw from the ball club just a few years ago, there has been at least one constant for the ‘Stros for more than 20 seasons now, as Houston Matters’ Michael Hagerty told us last year.
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‘You Might Be From Texas If…’ Book of Cartoons Frames What Makes Texas…Texas
Posted on · Houston cartoonist Nick Anderson talks about his collection of cartoons about Texas.