Health & Science
One-Third Of COVID-19 Deaths In Texas Are Due To Racial Health Disparities
Posted on · A new study calculates just how much racial health disparities cost Texans in terms of human life and the economy.
Tag: COVID-19
City of Houston
Sylvester Turner Joins Big-City Mayors In Asking Biden For Direct Vaccine Shipments
Posted on · The group of 36 mayors said getting direct shipments would lead to a more efficient public health response.
Coronavirus
Report: ICE Fails To Comply With Its Own COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Posted on · Migrants told researchers that they couldn't stay socially distant in ICE detention and they weren't given adequate soap. Then when they complained, staff retaliated.
Texas
Update: Phelan Sworn In As Texas House Speaker On Opening Day Of 2021 Texas Legislative Session
Posted on · Lawmakers will convene at noon in the State Capitol, where new senators and representatives will be sworn in. Between the coronavirus pandemic and last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, many have concerns about safety today.
Houston Matters
Why Some Minorities Are Reluctant To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine (Jan. 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss apprehensions some groups have about being vaccinated, and we learn about some upcoming highway projects affecting your commute.
In-Depth
Harvey Recovery Has Lessons For COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Posted on · Former At-Large Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega aided with Harvey recovery efforts in her work with BakerRipley
Houston Matters
What Removing President Trump From Office Would Achieve (Jan. 8, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We discuss what removing President Trump from office would accomplish with so little time left in his term.
Coronavirus
Harris County Confirms Texas’ First Case Of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant
Posted on · The COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than previously identified strains of the virus, though not more severe.
Education News
Houston Schools Can Require Students Struggling Online To Return In Person
Posted on · The option to deny virtual instruction is a measure that the Texas Education Agency gave school districts last fall.
Coronavirus
Texas’ COVID Vaccine Rollout Is Confusing. Here’s A Simple Explanation Of What’s Happening
Posted on · Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has gotten off to a slow and frustrating start for some people across the state. Texas Newsroom partner KUT answered some questions.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Brought More Profit, New Challenges To Texas’ Funeral Industry
Posted on · While the industry as a whole did well, many funeral homes had more work than they would like due to the pandemic.
Coronavirus
Houston Region Passes Threshold For Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions
Posted on · Under Gov. Greg Abbott's orders, if COVID-19 patients made up 15% or more of all hospitalizations, it would automatically trigger restrictions that include the closure of all bars and a reduction of restaurant capacity to 50%.
Coronavirus
How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In The Houston Area — If You Qualify, And If It’s Available
Posted on · Vaccines are limited, and are only going to those populations who qualify so far. But here’s how to find a vaccination clinic.
Houston
PHOTOS: Looking Back On 2020 In Houston, Texas And Beyond
Posted on · The country went through a lot in 2020. Houston Public Media photographer and reporter Lucio Vasquez was there to capture it here in Houston.
Houston Matters
Mayor Turner Answers Your Questions About COVID-19 And Issues Facing Houston (Jan. 5, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We field your questions for Mayor Turner and discuss the enduring popularity of big band music.