Houston Matters
Houston pet peeves (June 5, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We offer listeners their monthly opportunity to vent about their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston.
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Health & Science
Harris County Will Pay You $100 To Get Your First Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · The incentive will give $100 to all residents who are eligible to receive their first dose of the vaccine by Harris County Public Health through Aug. 31.
Houston Matters
COVID Threat Level Raised To Red (Aug. 6, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The county hits its highest threat level for the first time since June 2020, how a local company is helping solve long-cold missing persons cases, and a conversation with legendary R&B producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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District Attorney Kim Ogg (July 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The latest on the fight against COVID-19 at the area's public hospitals, a conversation with Harris County DA Kim Ogg, and a local veterinarian answers your questions.
Town Square
The Search For Vaccines Is On As COVID-19 Cases Climb
Posted on · Hospitals deal with limited intensive care units as they take in a growing number of COVID-19 patients in the city.
Coronavirus
Houston Safety Net Hospitals Treat The Most Vulnerable Patients For COVID-19. Here’s What It’s Like
Posted on · Two of Houstons safety net hospitals have treated more than 3,500 COVID-19 patients since the start of the pandemic, and COVID-19 patients represent 18% of the total capacity in the two hospitals, slightly higher than average for all Harris County hospitals.
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Monday’s Houston Matters: The Pandemic’s Impact On Public Hospitals, And A New Addition At Memorial Park (Aug. 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: How the pandemic is affecting Houston’s public safety net hospitals, research regarding pets and COVID-19, immigrants sue the Trump administration over their DACA applications, Memorial Park's Eastern Glades opens, and an update on sports.
Health & Science
Houston Hospitals Are Struggling Financially Amid COVID-19
Posted on · Public and private hospitals are both struggling with their finances as COVID-19 stresses the system and cuts off important revenue streams.
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Thursday’s Houston Matters: Public Hospitals Weather The COVID-19 Influx, And Your Feelings About America (July 2, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: How public hospitals are weathering an influx of COVID-19 patients, your feelings about America right now heading into the Fourth of July weekend, and some advice on organizing and decluttering your life.
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Monday’s Houston Matters: Weekend Protests, And COVID-19’s Burden On Public Health Care (June 1, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Recapping protests over the weekend following the death of Houston native George Floyd, how COVID-19 is affecting the county's public health system, and Houston's risk for storm surge.