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Four More Years: Rockets’ Star Chris Paul Staying In Houston

Posted on July 2, 2018 · Jeff Balke updates Houston Matters on the latest developments in local sports.

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The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

Posted on June 20, 2018 · For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.

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WATCH: What’s All That World Cup Fever About? Houston Dynamo’s Jared Watts Explains

Posted on June 20, 2018 · A quick guide for Houstonians not familiar with soccer --including some must-know soccer moves...

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Sports Monday: Could Houston Host World Cup Matches In 2026?

Posted on June 18, 2018 · Jeff Balke joins Houston Matters to discuss the latest developments in local sports.

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Understanding upcoming bond elections, and Houston pet peeves (Oct. 3, 2022)

Posted on October 3, 2022 · On Monday's show: We review some of the bond measures going before voters on the November ballot. And we offer you a chance to vent about life in Houston.

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Tropical weather, and why the state continues to investigate transgender youth and their families (Sept. 26, 2022)

Posted on September 26, 2022 · On Monday's show: We get the latest on a tropical depression developing in the Caribbean Sea and whether it poses any threat to Houston -- and whether it could interfere with the latest attempt to launch the Artemis 1 mission. Also: Why Texas continues to investigate transgender youth and their families for child abuse despite a court ruling temporarily blocking such actions.

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Reflecting on JFK’s moon speech in Houston, 60 years later (Sept. 12, 2022)

Posted on September 12, 2022 · On Monday's show: We visit an event bringing Houston startups together with venture capitalists. Then, on its 60th anniversary, we reflect on John F. Kennedy's historic speech declaring the nation's intention to land on the moon. And a local veterinarian answers your questions.

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Artemis 1 launch delayed, and Houston as a technology hub (Aug. 29, 2022)

Posted on August 29, 2022 · On Monday’s show: We learn what caused the delay in launching NASA's Artemis 1 mission. And should Houston be the real technology capital of Texas instead of Austin? Plus we discuss what water scarcity in the Rio Grande region means for the rest of Texas. And we preview the Texans season.

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Houston Matters

Four More Years: Rockets’ Star Chris Paul Staying In Houston

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The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

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WATCH: What’s All That World Cup Fever About? Houston Dynamo’s Jared Watts Explains

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: Could Houston Host World Cup Matches In 2026?

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