Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our political analysts break down the results from Election Day. Then, Ben Reiter discusses his book, Astroball. Plus, local food writers talk about their favorite places to get vegetarian and vegan cuisine. And we learn about some postcards from a soldier fighting World War I and their connection to Houston.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We survey the scene on Election Day. A renowned Egyptologist tells us about a time when women ruled the world. We learn about a short film about a veteran's experience with PTSD. And we learn about the new facility for The Menil Drawing Institute.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how candidates are spending the final hours of campaigning. And we check in on Sutherland Springs a year after the mass shooting there. Plus, we examine ways local governments can change to keep up with Houston's growth. We tour downtown to learn the stories behind Houston's skyscrapers. And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.
Posted on · Proposition A would lock in Houston’s drainage fee to ensure it only goes to pay for drainage infrastructure and street repair.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Some Prairie View A&M students are suing Waller County alleging voter suppression. Then, our experts break down the latest political stories. And writer Dylan Powell discusses items that should be on every Houstonian's bucket list.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine financial issues facing Crosby ISD. Then, we learn why oil and gas companies are flaring so much gas in West Texas. Plus, We learn about some of the less talked about local races in the 2018 midterm election. Then, Houston writer Lacy M. Johnson talks about her definition of justice. And we help you improve your public speaking.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss what possible impact Brett Kavanaugh's nomination could have on the November election. We learn about influential women in Houston history. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about a book chronicling Houston’s rap scene.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We take a closer look at the proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White. Then, Rep. John Culberson of Congressional District 7 answers your questions. Plus, we learn what makes Houston a difficult place to conduct polls. And we reflect on the Battle of Gonzales.
Posted on · The Republican Congressional candidate answers listener questions.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: HISD could disband its special education committee this week. Sen. Ted Cruz answers listener questions. Activist DeRay Mckesson discusses his work. And a new book reflects on contemporary art in Houston.
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says the ballot initiative would blow a hole in the city’s budget. The union representing Houston’s firefighters says it’s a matter of equity.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The Louisiana Cajun Navy prepares to help as Tropical Storm Gordon heads for Mississippi. We examines challenges to voter registration in Greater Houston. Democratic Congressional candidate Sylvia Garcia answers listener questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine what the new, tentative trade deal with Mexico could mean for Houston. We continue our series of candidate interviews with Todd Litton, who's running for Congressional District 2. Then, local comedians discuss the fine art of being funny in a politically correct world. And Julie Beasley talks about her children's book, H is for Harvey.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about the EPA's new proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan. We continue our series of candidate interviews with Democratic Senate hopeful Beto O'Rourke. Then, we discuss how society decides which public figures accused of wrongdoing deserve another chance. And musician Stephanie Rice performs.
Posted on · In the first of a series of interviews with candidates running in November, we get to know Phillip Aronoff, the Republican Congressional candidate for District 29.