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Houston Matters

Full Show: Different Perspectives From Houston’s LGBTQ+ Community, And Competitive Video Gaming (June 22, 2018)

Posted on June 22, 2018 · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn how immigration legislation might affect the local construction industry. Then, we talk with three local LGBTQ+ activists about their experiences as part of different generations of the same community. Also, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about competitive video game teams in Greater Houston.

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1525: Liberty Ships

Posted on June 15, 2018 · Episode: 1525 Liberty ships: an amateur takes over the trade. Today, an amateur builds ships.

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1517: A Tripartite Bridge

Posted on May 28, 2018 · Episode: 1517 The very odd bridge that Roebling almost built. Today, a strange bridge.

Transportation

Long-Running 290 Construction Project Is Nearing An End

Posted on May 14, 2018 · There’s good news for commuters who’ve been braving the work zones on U.S. 290. Officials say the nearly seven-year-old project is almost over.

Bauer Business Focus

Construction Company Recruits Houston Women To Address Worker Shortage

Posted on May 11, 2018 · TDIndustries partnered with the United Way to find and train women for a career in construction

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1488: The Roeblings

Posted on March 30, 2018 · Episode: 1488 John, Washington, & Emily Roebling, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Today, a family gives us the Brooklyn Bridge.

Houston Matters

Big Changes Coming To Uptown Infrastructure

Posted on March 29, 2018 · longtime Uptown’s “Boulevard Project” finally comes to a close at the end of this year. The Boulevard transit project is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2019. We explore how Uptown has changed over time and how the projects will improve the area.

News

Vote On Post-Harvey Floodplain Rule Postponed Till April 4

Posted on March 28, 2018 · The ordinance would impose stricter regulations on building within the 500 year floodplain, raising construction costs in Houston.

News

Harris County Looks At Digging Storm Water Tunnels To Reduce Flood Risk

Posted on March 27, 2018 · Houston’s low elevation and mix of soils present special challenges, raising the question of whether such a project is feasible with today’s technology.

News

Study On Labor Standard Violations Reports Misclassification Of Workers In Texas

Posted on March 15, 2018 · Construction, transportation, cleaning and food preparation are some of the industries where these violations occur

Transportation

Bridge Due For Repairs Is Hit Again By A Truck, TxDOT Moves Ahead With I-10 Closure

Posted on March 2, 2018 · The crash happened this morning at the Houston Avenue Bridge. TxDOT was already planning to close eastbound I-10 this weekend so crews could repair earlier damage

Houston Matters

Proposed Changes Would Affect New Construction In Houston’s Floodplains

Posted on February 15, 2018 · The City of Houston is considering changing an ordinance regarding how new construction is done in floodplains.

Transportation

Construction Is Ramping Up On A Segment Of The Gulf Freeway

Posted on January 17, 2018 · TxDOT is warning drivers of more construction on I-45 south of Houston. And it won’t be finished anytime soon

News

Standing, Desk Or Not, Is A Big Part Of Many Jobs

Posted on January 13, 2018 · Two-thirds of employed adults stand at work. Many also do physical labor. Among the most demanding occupations: construction, food service and farming

News

How The Loss Of Workers From El Salvador Could Affect Houston’s Harvey Recovery

Posted on January 9, 2018 · Now that thousands of immigrants from El Salvador are set to lose their temporary protected status, some business leaders are worried about the impact on the Houston economy