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How a Houston area church revitalized its annual pumpkin patch during the pandemic
Posted on · We visit this year's volunteer effort at Westminister United Methodist Church's Pumpkin Patch in the Galleria neighborhood.
Posted on · We visit this year's volunteer effort at Westminister United Methodist Church's Pumpkin Patch in the Galleria neighborhood.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Several connector ramps and nearby entrance and exit ramps also will be closed as TxDOT continues work on a $259 million freeway interchange project.
Posted on · The new Toys "R" Us store aims to create places for kids to explore and play.
Posted on · The transit agency is also purchasing buses and other equipment for the new line near the Galleria
Posted on · From the Galleria, to Williams Tower, to One Shell Plaza, Hines discusses the role he played in creating so many iconic Houston structures.
Posted on · From the Galleria, to Williams Tower, to One Shell Plaza, Hines discusses the role he played in creating so many iconic Houston structures.
Posted on · (Above:Â A terminal inside Houstonâs Bush Intercontinental Airport. Photo Courtesy: IAH Website) The City of Houston recently received a $1 million federal grant to help build roadways and utilities needed to grow Houstonâs aerospace sector. On this edition of Houston Matters, we learn more about the grant and get answers to your questions about Houston […]
Posted on · From the Galleria, to Williams Tower, to One Shell Plaza, Hines discusses the role he played in creating so many iconic Houston structures.
Posted on · Did you get enough sleep last night? One in three adults don't get enough sleep. Why is sleep so important, anyway? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society insist that sleeping less than seven hours per day is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, […]
Posted on · Houston Matters visits a traveling event for Lego lovers.
Posted on · On Monday, June 27, at 9 p.m., Houston Public Media TV 8 will air a documentary called Post Oak Boulevard: A Texas Legacy. It's produced by the Texas Foundation for the Arts. One person who is featured prominently in the documentary is Robert Sakowitz, a local commercial icon. Robert joins us to talk about the […]
Posted on · Officials are scheduled to meet next week to unveil final plans and cost estimates to re-purpose the Astrodome. Aside from what Judge Emmett and company might unveil then is yet another plan — this one from a Houston architect — that suggests stripping the Dome down to its bare bones. On this edition of Houston […]
Posted on · You may not have heard of industrial designer Henry Beer, but it’s likely if you’ve spent any time in the Uptown/Galleria neighborhood, you’ve noticed his street signs. He designed those striking stainless steel arches and street sign circles hanging above major intersections in the upscale shopping hub. Beer is back to work on more stainless […]
Posted on · Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, the "Richmond Strip" (or Richmond Avenue close to the Galleria area) was a vibrant place. It was kind of like today's bustling Washington Avenue corridor. Richmond was the place to be seen. Young professionals who worked in the Galleria were moving into new apartments, but then further development […]