National
4th Of July Shootings Across The Country Killed More Than 180 People
Posted on · The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people.
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Coronavirus
NPR Poll: Financial Pain From Coronavirus Pandemic ‘Much, Much Worse’ Than Expected
Posted on · In the largest U.S. cities, at least half of all households have seen a serious financial loss such as lost job, wages or savings. Many problems are concentrated in Black and Latino households.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Immigration Plans From Texas Presidential Candidates, And The Week In Politics (May 29, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We examine what presidential candidates from Texas are proposing regarding immigration reform. Our local experts break down the latest political stories. We discuss how to stay active in the Houston heat. And former Houston Oiler Eddie George tries his hand at musical theatre.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
NFL Legend Eddie George Stars In “Chicago” And “Miss Saigon” Violinist Zoë Miller Shares Secrets Of A Touring Broadway Musician
Posted on · We meet two Broadway artists with unique stories: an NFL player-turned-leading man and a classical violinist who leads the pit orchestra of a major production.
News
Houston, Other Cities, To Work To Curb Renewable Energy Costs
Posted on · The summit comes about a year after President Donald Trump's administration announced plans to pull out of the Kerry-negotiated Paris climate accord
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What Houston Is Learning About Underground Tunnels To Mitigate Flooding
Posted on · Harris County is looking at tunnels to help with flood mitigation. How have the tunnels fared in other cities?
News
Passengers Heard Window Popping On Southwest Plane
Posted on · There were no reports of injuries after Flight 957 heading from Chicago to New Jersey landed safely Wednesday after making an abrupt turn toward Cleveland
News
More Than 20 Cities And States Sue Government Over Census Questions
Posted on · The new lawsuit comes more than a week after California filed a similar lawsuit in San Francisco federal court against Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Census Bureau officials
News
A Big Ol’ Bean Battle Erupts Between Chi-Town And H-Town
Posted on · Chicago and Houston are fighting over something very big or something very small — two beans. But there's a plot twist.
Houston Matters
‘TEACH Grants’ Taken Away, And Bean Sculpture Controversy: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on the stories from this week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
News
WATCH: Move Over Chicago, Houston Has A Bean Now Too
Posted on · The newly installed sculpture by Anish Kapoor gives Houston its own bean-shaped landmark
News
Buffalo Bayou Park Wins International Award From Urban Land Institute
Posted on · The park offers Houston residents and visitors over 15 miles of pedestrian and bike paths
News
Chicago To Sue Feds Over Funding Threats To Sanctuary Cities
Posted on · The city is filing suit on Monday against the Department of Justice, which announced it would withhold millions of dollars in police grant money from so-called sanctuary cities.
News
Turner Wants To Attract More Technology And Innovation Companies To Houston
Posted on · He set it as one of his goals during the State of the City address.
Full Show
Office for New Americans, and Your Year-End Tax Questions: Tuesday (December 20, 2016)
Posted on · Last week (Dec. 12, 2016), Mayor Sylvester Turner announced he was creating an Office of New Americans and Immigrant Communities for the City of Houston. Mayor Turner said goal is to "improve access to city services for all Houstonians." And the mayor said the office will work as an information source for Houston's large immigrant […]