Town Square
Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
Posted on · The world says goodbye to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch with a state funeral and procession through London.
Tag: Funeral
Sports
JJ Watt to help with fan’s grandpa’s funeral costs after Twitter post offering items for sale
Posted on · The former Texans star, after seeing that a Houston resident was willing to sell Watt shoes and a jersey, promised to assist with expenses.
Health & Science
Texas leads the nation in receiving COVID-19 funeral assistance through FEMA
Posted on · Texans can still apply for federal funds to help cover funeral costs for COVID-related deaths. There is currently no application deadline.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Houston Matters: Services Honoring Vanessa Guillen This Weekend, And Navigating The Changing Career Frontier (Aug. 14, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Events honoring Vanessa Guillen this weekend, how the funeral industry is helping people in the pandemic, previewing a new series about the changing work and career landscape, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Business
One Industry Is Flourishing During The Coronavirus Pandemic: The Casket Business
Posted on · The coronavirus pandemic has affected countless industries here in Texas – most for the worse. Some in the funeral business on the other hand are thriving, but also overwhelmed.
Criminal Justice
George Floyd’s Memorials Prompted Calls For Change. What’s Next?
Posted on · Many hope Floyd’s memory will continue to drive meaningful change for African Americans.
Houston
George Floyd Laid To Rest After Two Days Of Houston Memorials
Posted on · The family and friends of George Floyd were joined by politicians, celebrities and others at the Fountain of Praise church to celebrate the former Third Ward resident's life.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Remembering George Floyd, And Plans For A Houston Hip-Hop Museum (June 9, 2020)
Posted on · On today's show: Funeral services for George Floyd, City Controller Chris Brown answers questions about the city's finances, warm weather gardening advice, and a museum to honor Houston hip-hop.
News
Biden To Meet With George Floyd’s Family Ahead Of Houston Funeral
Posted on · Former Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to George Floyd in his keynote speech to the Texas Democratic Convention on Saturday
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: The Role Of Violence In Political Change (June 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Examining the role violence and riots have played in political change throughout history, an uptick in COVID-19 cases at some area hospitals, and the NBA's plan to return to action.
inDepth
During The COVID-19 Pandemic, A Police Funeral Presents A New Challenge
Posted on · HPD officer Jason Knox, who died in a helicopter crash last weekend, will be buried on Saturday.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Bush’s Houston Funeral, And OPEC Meeting’s Impact On Oil And Gas (Dec. 6, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We bring you live coverage of Pres. George H.W. Bush's private funeral in Houston. Then, we examine how OPEC's meeting today might affect the oil and gas industry here. Local author Alison Baumann discusses her new book. And a Rice professor studies how humans learn.
News
Funeral Of Santa Fe Substitute Teacher Draws Hundreds
Posted on · Cynthia Tisdale was laid to rest a week after the shooting at Santa Fe High School
News
WATCH: Funeral Of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Posted on · Barbara Bush, the wife of former President George H. W. Bush, died Tuesday at 92
News
Barbara Bush Brought Plainspoken, Grandmotherly Style To DC
Posted on · A funeral is planned Saturday at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, which Mrs. Bush and her husband, former President George H.W. Bush, regularly attended