Houston Matters
Previewing the rodeo (Feb. 24, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We preview the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which gets underway next week. And we discuss the state of grocery stores in the area.
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Houston Matters
A Major League typo: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
News
An online petition protesting H-E-B’s new COVID absence policy is almost at its goal
Posted on · The coworker.org petition claims the San Antonio-based grocery chain replaced its previous COVID absence policy with one that penalizes employees who stay home after testing positive for COVID.
Food
Some ground beef products recalled from H-E-B and affiliated stores because of potential contamination
Posted on · Nearly 94,000 pounds of Hill Country Fare and H-E-B-branded ground beef, produced in Amarillo by Tyson Foods Inc., have been recalled because they may be contaminated with "mirror-like material," H-E-B said.
Economy
H-E-B announces debit card with 5% back to shoppers on store brands
Posted on · The cash back is done automatically to the card and applies to purchases made in-store and online.
Sports
Pearland youngsters off to Pennsylvania for Little League World Series
Posted on · A sendoff party was held Thursday for the all-star baseball team from Pearland Little League, which has been showered with support from the Greater Houston community.
Texas
Charles Butt family, H-E-B donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde
Posted on · The timeline is still unclear for demolishing the school building. The district has plans to replace it with a memorial park.
Business
Here’s How Retail Chains Are Responding To Texas Lifting Its COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Posted on · Costco, H-E-B, Kroger and Target all provided updates on their policies in the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott's decision. Buc-ee's, Randalls and Walmart did not.
Coronavirus
As Coronavirus Increases Food Demand, Grocery Chains Say They’re Ready
Posted on · Representatives from grocery chains stressed the food supply chain was intact, and that there was no reason to hoard groceries and supplies.
Houston Matters
Concrete Plant Expansion, And The Nation’s Best Grocery Chain: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
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.
News
H-E-B Debuts Limited Edition Reusable Tote Featuring Selena
Posted on · The tote goes on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 2nd, in select H-E-B locations and online at noon
Local
City Of Houston Will Purchase $13.8 Million Property For H-E-B To Build A Grocery Store
Posted on · Council Member Greg Travis opposed the deal because the area where it will be built is not officially a food desert.
Politics
Big Employers No Strangers To Benefiting From Cheap, Illegal Labor
Posted on · Two cases illustrate how big-name employers benefit from illegal labor and why undocumented workers are easily exploited.
News
Texas Businesses Unsure About New Texas Open Carry Law
Posted on · The Texas Department of Public Safety says 4 percent of Texas residents – about 826,000 – have registered for concealed handguns licenses and can now openly carry their firearms where that’s allowed.
Houston Matters
What Keeps People from Buying Organic Food?
Posted on · Weâve all seen organic food in our supermarket, but the selection isnât always abundant and the prices are often higher. And those things might prevent people from trying and integrating organic foods into their regular diet. But there are initiatives afoot to make organic food options more prevalent â and theoretically cheaper â in Greater […]