Posted on · On Monday's show: The swiftly spreading omicron variant has led to cancellations of performances across Houston and even some restaurants closing. We get updates on each. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions.
Posted on · On Friday's show: The latest jobless numbers in the region, controversial plans to drill near Lake Sommerville, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and local cookbook author Joshua Weissman.
Posted on · Sen. Bernie Sanders has promised to ban fracking as part of his presidential campaign. How would that impact the Lone Star State?
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A plan to curb youth violence, bike-sharing expands, Joshua Johnson of NPR's 1A, the effect of fracking on ranchers, and Houston sports.
Posted on · Sand-mining operations are moving west to be closer to oil operations, leaving behind small towns that depended on the industry.
Posted on · Water wells with high levels of methane can be at risk of exploding, but researchers who looked at the issue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area say fracking isn't to blame.
Posted on · Journalist Bethany McLean discusses her book "Saudi America: The Truth About Fracking and How It’s Changing the World."
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Journalist Bethany McLean tells us how the global oil landscape has shifted because of fracking. Our panel of non-experts breaks down the week's news. And actor Bruce Campbell discusses his career.
Posted on · “The Permian is a tough basin," says an analyst behind the report
Posted on · Experts say facilities that export liquefied natural gas are among the most expensive energy projects in the world, and they come with their own set of challenges.
Posted on · The fracking contract involves about $617 million in investments
Posted on · Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke with Houston Public Media about a variety of issues that will affect the future of the state's energy industry.
Posted on · The monitoring system provides a new level of detail and sensitivity in recording the earth's shaking
Posted on · The fracking boom helped push the Permanent University Fund close to $20 billion, and every year the UT System gets a slice of that money to spend — but just a sliver goes to student financial aid.
Posted on · Better drilling technology means existing oilfields can produce more oil than before.