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The latest on state and federal challenges to the Texas abortion law (Dec. 13, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A legal expert explains the latest challenges to the controversial law.
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Ransomware Attack Highlights Vulnerability Of Energy Technology (May 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A ransomware attack shuts down a major oil pipeline, City Councilman Dave Martin fields your questions, how the Astros' iconic rainbow uniforms came to be, and Houstonians who collect unusual things.
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Monday’s Houston Matters: The State Of The Energy Industry (June 22, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The state of the energy industry, answers to your pet care questions, and an update on sports.
Energy & Environment
Survey: Some Texas Oil And Gas Producers Fear A Biden Presidency
Posted on · A UH Hobby School Survey of Texas Oil and Gas Association members found more than three in four respondents saw a Biden victory in November as the biggest potential threat to their companies’ growth
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Tuesday’s Show: Energy Industry Update, And Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (April 14, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: An update on how the pandemic is affecting the energy industry, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions, how the pandemic is affecting animal shelters, and a novel set during the 1918 influenza outbreak.
Energy & Environment
Saudi-Russia Oil Fight Sends Markets Spiraling. What Does That Mean In Texas And Beyond?
Posted on · The news comes as fears over the coronavirus have already impacted the Texas oil and gas industry.
Houston Matters
Houston As The World’s Fuel Pump: CERAWeek Kicks Off
Posted on · We examine Houston's growing role in the energy industry and what potential hazards are ahead.
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China Targets U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas in New Retaliatory Tariffs
Posted on · The energy industry and Houston business leaders have warned of the risks of growing trade tensions.
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How A Potential Trade War With China And NAFTA Renegotiations Might Affect Houston’s Economy
Posted on · Patrick Jankowski previews the findings that will be presented at the Greater Houston Partnership's annual event looking at the city's role in the global economy.
Houston Matters
Examining The State Of The Energy Industry And Environmental Issues Facing Houston
Posted on · News 88.7 reporter Travis Bubenik updates Houston Matters on the state of the energy industry and on environmental issues facing the region.
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How Will Renegotiating NAFTA Affect Houston Industry?
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a closer look at the renegotiation of NAFTA with Dr. Adrian Duhalt from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
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How Could Potential Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Affect Houston’s Economy?
Posted on · Steel and aluminum are a big component of projects in Houston's energy sector.
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Will Tax Reform Have Lasting Effects On Houston’s Energy Industry?
Posted on · One analyst believes the recent overhaul to the tax code will be good for Houston's economy. Houston Matters finds out why.
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Giant Shifts: Book Examines Trends at a ‘Defining Moment’ in the Energy Industry
Posted on · (Above:Houston attorney and energy blogger Jimmy Vallee is the author of “Giant Shifts: Energy Trends Reshaping America’s Future.” Photo: Michael Hagerty | Houston Public Media)Houston-based energy attorney and blogger Jimmy Vallee has served as an adviser for numerous high-profile energy companies and grew up in and around the Texas oil fields in Beaumont. Now, he's […]
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Texas, Alaska Senators Look Ahead To Trump Energy Policies
Posted on · “Nobody believes that no regulations is a good answer," Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said.