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The Houston Cougars tipoff tonight in a ‘Sweet 16’ matchup with Miami
Posted on · By the end of the weekend, the Coogs could be in the Final Four. But there's work to do to get there.
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How to recognize ‘toxic positivity’
Posted on · There's nothing wrong, and a lot right, with a positive attitude. But it can go too far if it denies real emotions.
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Musician Alex Meixner can turn pretty much anything into a polka
Posted on · The accordion player visits the Houston Matters studio and plays a medley of polka-arranged popular tunes.
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UH Sweet 16 preview (March 24, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The UH Cougars take on Miami tonight in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's tournament. We preview the matchup. And we discuss how to handle toxic positivity.
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Revoking CenterPoint’s accreditation: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Flying high with the Fly Girls
Posted on · A new exhibit at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum highlights some of the women of Houston's aviation history.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Creed III’ and life after incarceration
Posted on · Houston Matters considers the challenges of returning to society after time in prison.
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Houston extends outdoor dining along Main Street, with plans for more
Posted on · Houston City Council voted Wednesday to make permanent a program established during the pandemic to help restaurants.
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Abortion wrongful death lawsuit may be the first of many ‘for decades to come’
Posted on · Three Texas women are being sued for wrongful death for allegedly helping a friend obtain an abortion.
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Restaurants and post-COVID expansions (March 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Houston-area restaurants want to keep expanded outdoor seating established early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Houston City Council is considering it. We learn more and discuss the state of area restaurants.
Education
Tensions rise at TEA’s first community meeting about Houston ISD takeover
Posted on · Attendees began questioning the absence of the man who will be choosing the board, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. “Where is Mike Morath?” shouted one audience member.
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In a busy week in politics, what did not happen dominates attention
Posted on · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.
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MFAH doubles its exhibit space dedicated to showcasing Islamic art
Posted on · Houston Matters visits the newly opened 6,000 square foot permanent exhibit Art of the Islamic Worlds.
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HISD takeover public meeting (March 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn what was said at the first in a series of public meetings about the state’s takeover of HISD.
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Storm chasing for fun and photographs
Posted on · With a camera in tow, photographer and artist Adam Kyle Jackson seeks out severe weather to capture images of Mother Nature at her worst.