Posted on · From a 3rd Ward shout out on Sunday Night Football, to unusual behavior from teachers and coaches, to pretending to be a different race to win an election, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly in Houston news this week.
Posted on · As Houstonians hit the road next week to travel in and out of town, visiting family and friends over Thanksgiving, this seems like an excellent time to be reminded of some of the rules of the road on Houston's highways and byways. It's an especially good time to freshen up on what to do and […]
Posted on · And the folks behind My Table magazine have published a third edition of The Ultimate Food Loverâs Guide to Houston. Weâll talk with editor Teresa Byrne-Dodge about the guide, and about the seemingly ever-growing array of restaurants, bakeries, butchers, fishmongers, markets and pubs in Greater Houston.
Posted on · One of the prettier drives into downtown Houston is from the south, via Highway 288. One reason for that â no billboards. Weâll talk with Anne Culver, the Executive Director of Scenic Houston, about ordinances in place that address billboards, and how and why the number of billboards in Houston has, in fact, dropped significantly […]
Posted on · Back in the early 1980s, about six or seven percent of Houstonians did not affiliate themselves with any religion. Today, that number has nearly doubled. So we consider what this trend means for established religious institutions in Houston, and the services they provide, now and in the future. We’ll welcome your comments and questions for […]
Posted on · There are plenty of publications out there covering food in Houston â from restaurant openings to food trucks to recipes. But a new quarterly publication called Sugar and Rice hopes to take writing about food in Greater Houston and turn it on its head â to not just write about food, but to illustrate life […]
Posted on · We talk to a local independent filmmaker Cris Rodriguez who explains why he got into film making. And he talks about his latest film, which he describes as a sort of Latino Forrest Gump.
Posted on · We welcome your questions about the wonderful and varied world of insects here in Houston. As the weather cools, you may have spotted a few more creepy crawly creatures in and around your home. Ever wondered âjust what is that?â Well, weâll pose those questions to entomologist Dr. Nancy Greig, Director of the Cockrell Butterfly […]
Posted on · There are a lot of paths to a quality education. While many may go straight from high school to a four year college, others enter the work force, or the military for a time, and then may return to school. Some attend trade schools or community colleges. Some never pursue higher education. An initiative launched […]
Posted on · Franklin Beauty School, a nearly century-old school of cosmetology in Houston, now is the focus of Houston Beauty, a new reality TV show on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network. We hear from two school administrators and a student about the experience.
Posted on · The weather is finally bearable in Texas — so time to go outdoors. We talk about the best places to go camping in the Houston area and some tips for making the adventure fun and safe.
Posted on · Weâve heard about the woes facing publishing â notable newspapers have shifted to online services, reducing or eliminating their print editions. Long-standing magazines have ceased publication. But as major papers and magazines scale back or disappear, how are Houstonâs local community papers doing? Are they picking up the slack? Expanding? Surviving? On this edition of […]
Posted on · The Houston Texans lost their seventh straight game Sunday, falling to the Arizona Cardinals 27-24. We’ll talk about where the team goes from here. We’ll also update you on the Dynamo’s playoff draw against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, we’ll assess the Rockets season seven games in, and we’ll discuss whether Johnny Football might repeat […]
Posted on · We hear from the manager of Events Gifts in River Oaks who explains why his company decorates for the holidays so early.
Posted on · On this Veteran's Day, Houstonian military veterans share their memories of life in the armed forces: Bryan Escobedo, Pamela Johnson and Russin Garivay.