Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new series on Netflix examines The Texas Killing Fields, a string of unsolved murders along a stretch of I-45. Then, we discuss the week in politics. And food writers talk about their favorite places for soup in the city.
Posted on · Experts say so-called social determinants of health play a major role in overall well-being and are often ignored or downplayed.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Our weekly segment for listeners to engage with local officials, how Texans feel about health care access and affordability, and remembering Mickey Gilley.
Posted on · Once final approval is given Houston health officials say addressing vaccine hesitancy in parents and reaching underserved communities will be key.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A new survey sheds light on how Texans feel about certain health care policy issues, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher takes your questions, and the rough-and-tumble history of politics in Texas.
Posted on · A new study calculates just how much racial health disparities cost Texans in terms of human life and the economy.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Racial disparities in personal health, METRO debuts new bus rapid transit, book lovers meet online, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Health insurance losses, COVID epidemiology, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and the story of a COVID survivor.
Posted on · In the latest enrollment period, more than a million Texans signed up for health insurance through the ACA, despite renewed efforts to repeal it.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Texans continue to seek health insurance through the Affordable Care Act despite its uncertain future. The James Beard Awards snub Houston. We discuss the latest political news. We reflect on the political motivations that took us to the moon. And we meet the first woman dean of engineering at Prairie View A&M.
Posted on · Advocates hope the programs will lead to better all-around health outcomes.
Posted on · A new report says the lives of 30 percent of storm victims remain disrupted
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Vice President visits NASA. A new survey says many Texans are still reeling from the aftermath of Harvey. Author Matthew Horace gives an account of the racism, crimes, and color lines that permeate America's law enforcement. We examine the risks and rewards of candidates participating in public debates. And we talk with the director and cast of the Houston production Talk Radio.
Posted on · Wealthier areas appear to have received more federal assistance
Posted on · The survey says many Texans still haven’t fully recovered from Harvey three months after the storm.