Houston Matters
Carlos Correa’s contract odyssey: 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.
Tag: baseball
Sports
Justin Verlander declines $25M Houston Astros option, becomes free agent
Posted on · After pitching one game over the previous two seasons, Verlander became a free agent and re-signed with Houston last year for a $25 million, one-year deal that included the option.
Town Square
Your last-minute Election Day questions answered & the Astros honored with a Parade of Champions
Posted on · Everything you need to know to be prepared for Election Day, and how the city of Houston is celebrating the Astros World Series win.
Houston Matters
The economic impact of the World Series in Houston: The Good, the Bad, and the 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.
Town Square
National Coming Out Day
Posted on · A day to honor living authentically and embracing your true self.
Houston Matters
School library policies, and the week in politics (Sept. 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn how Katy ISD officials revised the district's library policies this week, including how it responds to complaints about books. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Sports
Pearland’s pursuit of Little League World Series title ends in 7-1 loss to Tennessee
Posted on · Pearland was eliminated in the U.S. semifinal on Thursday night.
Sports
Pearland can advance to U.S. Final in Little League World Series with win over Tennessee on Thursday
Posted on · Southwest defeated the team from Pennsylvania for a second time on Wednesday, 8-4, to stay alive in the LLWS.
Sports
Pearland tosses shutout, advances to Little League World Series rematch vs. Pennsylvania
Posted on · Wednesday night is a rematch against Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, with a win required to stay alive in the tournament.
Sports
Pearland in win or go home situation at Little League World Series after 6-0 loss to Hawaii
Posted on · Pearland will face Davenport, Iowa on Tuesday night in a must-win game to stay in the tournament.
Sports
Pearland continues Little League World Series journey Monday night vs. Hawaii
Posted on · The team previously won 8-3 against the Mid-Atlantic team, a Pennsylvania team with a home advantage.
Houston Matters
How Marla Hooch stole the show in ‘A League of Their Own’ and changed women’s sports
Posted on · Actor Megan Cavanagh, who now lives in Greater Houston, reflects on the defining role of her career and what "A League of Their Own" did for women in sports, 30 years after its release.
Houston Matters
Plans to raise part of I-10, and Houston’s stress level (July 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We learn why some residents are concerned about plans to raise a portion of I-10. Then, we discuss why Houston might be more stressed than other cities, according to a new survey. And we reflect on the film A League of Their Own on its 30th anniversary with the actress who played Marla Hooch.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3278: Pedestrianism
Posted on · Episode: 3278 Pedestrianism: How an old sport mutated into a new one. Today, an odd old sporting event lingers on.
Houston Matters
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, and the life of Ken Caminiti (May 31, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Rep. Sylvia Garcia answers listener questions, we learn why former Houston Astros star Ken Caminiti admitted he'd used steroids long before anyone else did, and we discuss a piece of artwork at the MFAH that's been at the center of some controversy.