Posted on · With the MLB All-Star Game next week, Houston Matters looks back at the history of baseball in the Bayou City with the help of historian Mike Vance.
Posted on · The Astrodome is receiving a new historical marker this afternoon
Posted on · The Astrodome opened in 1965 but has been vacant for 19 years. It closed to all events in 2009.
Posted on · Three native Houstonians tell Houston Matters about their experiences growing up here and what long-gone elements of the city they miss the most.
Posted on · Admission for the April 9 public event is free but attendees must register online
Posted on · Minnette Boesel from the Astrodome Conservancy discusses the vision for the future of the dome and how the space might be used.
Posted on · County Commissioner Jack Morman has represented Harris County Precinct 2 since 2011. The Republican’s most likely Democratic opponent is former Sheriff Adrian Garcia.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss how to better protect schools from gun violence. Then, we discuss what future events might take place in a renovated Astrodome. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this week’s news. And musician Kevin Griffin talks about writing hit songs for other people.
Posted on · "Here is the County spending $100 million plus to save an old sports stadium?" - Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the latest budget agreement to renovate the Astrodome
Posted on · The Astrodome has been vacant for 19 years and closed to all events since 2009
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Harris County Commissioners voted to move forward with Astrodome renovation plans. We visit the public radio stations at Greater Houston's two historically black universities. A new book examines American presidents from the past century based solely on their accomplishments. And we go inside the world of figure skating in Houston.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We recall a historic basketball game between UH and UCLA. We invite listeners to tell us about their favorite holiday traditions. We discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2017. And we bring you a special Houston edition of the classic tale ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Posted on · We look back at the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match held at the Astrodome in 1973 as a new film about it is in theaters.
Posted on · SB 884 turned into a rare example of a Texas legislative battle where local control advocates won out over state authority.
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett calls the bill “misguided.”