Houston Matters
Things Are Going Great For The Astros – And They Could Get Even Better
Posted on · Newly acquired star pitcher Zack Greinke makes his Houston debut Tuesday.
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Sports
Child Struck By Foul Ball At Cubs-Astros Game; Player Breaks Down In Tears
Posted on · "As soon as I hit it, the first person I locked eyes on was her," Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. told reporters. Astros officials said the girl was rushed to the hospital.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Immigration System Reaches A ‘Breaking Point,’ And Returning To The Moon In Five Years (March 28, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: An official says the immigration system is at a "breaking point." Mike Pence wants NASA to return to the moon in five years. We discuss the college admissions system. And we preview the new Astros Hall of Fame.
Texas
A Small Town In Texas Is Home To One Of The Last Baseball Glove Factories In The U.S.
Posted on · Texas-based Nokona has been making baseball gloves since 1934. Most of their domestic competition has moved operations overseas where America's oldest professional sport is little known.
Houston Matters
UH Men’s Basketball Scores First Top Ten Ranking Since 1980s
Posted on · The Cougars are ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press poll.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Post-Election Analysis, And Houston’s Best Vegetarian And Vegan Food (Nov. 7, 2018)
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.
Houston Matters
What Can the Astros Do to Compete with the Red Sox Going Forward?
Posted on · Jesus Ortiz of La Vida Baseball breaks down the World Series and says the Astros are in good shape to contend for several more years.
Sports
As They Vie for Another Championship, Astros Face Allegations of Sign-Stealing
Posted on · Major League Baseball says it took proactive measures before the postseason began, including a new prohibition on the use of certain in-stadium cameras
Houston Matters
From Buff Stadium to The World Series: A Look Back at Houston’s Baseball History
Posted on · Houston Matters looks back at the history of baseball in the Bayou City with the help of historian Mike Vance.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Understanding the Ballot, and Houston’s Baseball History (Oct. 16, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Local journalist Nancy Barnes discusses her new role with NPR. Then, a local group is lobbying in Washington against a Trump administration rule change that could affect many immigrants. Plus, we break down what will be on the ballot in the upcoming election. We look back at the history of baseball in the Bayou City. And we go inside Rice University's presentation of the play She Kills Monsters.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Astros Split at Fenway, And Texans Tied for First
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on the Astros in the ALCS other Houston sports news.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Astros-Indians Preview, And Texans Win in Overtime
Posted on · Sportswriter Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Houston Matters
From Buff Stadium to the World Series: A Look Back at Houston’s Baseball History
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.
Houston Matters
New Book Chronicles Houston Astros’ Road To World Series Victory
Posted on · He predicted the Astros' World Series win. Now, Sports Illustrated’s Ben Reiter tells the story of how they built their team in his book, Astroball: The New Way to Win It All.
News
Congressional Baseball Game Comes A Year After Shooting
Posted on · Rep. Roger Williams of Texas, who is coaching the Republican team, said he personally asked President Donald Trump to attend the game, and Trump replied that he'd be there