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Full Show: Industrial Plants And Water Pollution, And Writer William T. Vollmann On Climate Change (April 12, 2018)

Posted on April 12, 2018 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn more about a caravan of migrants arriving in Houston today to discuss the state’s so-called sanctuary cities law. We delve deeper into Houston's "apartment epidemic." We examine a new report about water pollution in Texas. Writer William T. Vollmann discusses his new two-volume series on climate change. And we learn about Sam Houston State's National Book Awards Festival.

Business

Houston Faces Shortage Of Affordable Rental Housing

Posted on March 15, 2018 · A report finds affordable rental housing shortages in every major metropolitan area in the United States

News

Police Officer Fatally Shot At Suburban Dallas Apartments

Posted on February 8, 2018 · Police say a man arrested after the fatal shootings of a Texas police officer and another person randomly fired throughout the evening

Houston Matters

Full Show: Apartment Safety, And East End Development (Feb. 6, 2018)

Posted on February 6, 2018 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A new study calls for urgent reform to Houston’s apartment safety programs. We learn how the East End is changing in terms of business and real estate. And we meet the passionate volunteers working to save a historic African-American cemetery.

Business

Harvey Helped Struggling Houston Apartment Industry In 2017

Posted on January 24, 2018 · But not all landlords benefited equally

Houston Matters

What’s In Store For Houston’s Apartment Market In 2018?

Posted on January 18, 2018 · We learn what Houston renters can expect if they’re looking for a new place or to renew their lease in the coming year -- and how that compares to 2016 and 2017.

Full Show

Full Show: Apartment Rents, And Redefining Racial Categories (Jan. 18, 2018)

Posted on January 18, 2018 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about trends in apartment rent in Houston. We discuss the changing notions of race in our society. And a new documentary looks at the life of playwright Lorraine Hansberry.

Business

Some Houston Renters Are Experiencing Post-Harvey Sticker Shock

Posted on December 22, 2017 · Since Harvey, class A apartment rents have increased by more than $70 on average

Business

Housing Costs Become an Increasing Burden For Houston Renters

Posted on December 22, 2017 · A Harvard analysis shows the rental market is trending toward upper income tenants

Business

October Saw Highest Houston Area Rents In Two Years

Posted on November 27, 2017 · Harvey continues to leave its mark on Houston housing market

Hurricane Harvey

Kingwood Residents Get Restraining Order Against Landlord

Posted on October 16, 2017 · "From the pictures you will see the entire vent appears to be just completely overtaken by the mold," said attorney representing some of the tenants

Houston Matters

Full Show: Renters’ Rights After Harvey, And Political Roundup (Sept. 13, 2017)

Posted on September 13, 2017 · On Wednesday's edition of Houston Matters: We discuss the rights of renters after Harvey. We engage in our weekly political roundup. And we talk about Houston's rich Asian food heritage.

Hurricane Harvey

Late Fees Add Problems For Tenants Who Missed Out On Work During Harvey

Posted on September 6, 2017 · After days of no work, many apartment dwellers are having difficulty paying rent on time – and some of them are not getting a break from their landlords.

Hurricane Harvey

From Glut To Flood: Houston Apartments In High Demand After Harvey

Posted on August 31, 2017 · Residents displaced by the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Harvey are storming apartments across the region.

Full Show

Top Workplaces in Houston, and Shutting Down Notorious Apartments: Tuesday’s Show (May 23, 2017)

Posted on May 23, 2017 · Every year, the Houston Chronicle puts together a list of the best workplaces in Houston, based on employee surveys distributed through a third-party company. The 2017 results won’t come until the fall, but, until then, what does make for a good workplace according to Houstonians? Is it the hours, the work space, the benefits, the […]