Posted on · On Tuesday's show: In the aftermath of the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, we take a closer look at how police officers are trained in Houston and how that has changed in recent years.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Businesses push back on the governor's latest executive order, the latest developments in politics, examining the future of downtown, and poet Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton on writing opera.
Posted on · With more than 1 million people in Greater Houston losing power, some since early Monday morning, residents have found warmth where they can -- fireplaces, blankets and ski gear.
Posted on · Houston City Council voted unanimously to approve a new initiative called More Space: Main Street in an effort to help businesses recover economically from the pandemic.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Drivers parking in bike lanes, attracting more visitors to downtown on weeknights, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and singer Phoebe Ryan.
Posted on · Join us... underground!
Posted on · The who, what, when, where and why behind Houston’s Pride Festival and Parade.
Posted on · Chevron's decision to demolish the Shelor Motor Company Building, built in 1928, was met with resistance. But what place does preservation have in Houston?
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a tour of downtown to learn the stories behind the city’s skyline.
Posted on · The downtown green space has hosted more than 12 million visitors so far and has spurred more than a billion dollars in economic development.
Posted on · Sandra Lord tells Houston Matters about the history of the city’s underground tunnel system, which connects much of downtown.
Posted on · Plan Downtown lays out recommendations for planning, development, and design leading up to the city's bicentennial in 2036.
Posted on · The City of Houston, law enforcement and transportation agencies are coordinating traffic closures and security ahead of the game on Friday night. Here is a map with closures and information on parking lots and METRO.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the economic impact of the World Series coming to Houston. We recall the important local restaurants of yore that have since disappeared. And we learn about the Houston Ballet getting a new floor, which will enable performances to continue after Harvey.
Posted on · As recently as a few years ago, downtown Houston wasn't exactly a hotbed of great dining options compared to other parts of the city. Recently, however, something of a renaissance has been happening with a marked increase in restaurants — and even more on the way from seasoned chefs and restaurateurs. On this installment of […]