Posted on · The Independence Heights Conservancy plans to seek historical landmark designations, implement cultural and educational programming and serve as a community land trust.
Posted on · Tax credits are making it financially advantageous for developers to restore and repurpose historic structures.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Drama dominates the final days of the Texas Legislature. We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Posted on · On Monday's show: A new report claims the EPA and state agencies are failing to regulate refineries, allowing them to dump toxic chemicals and metals into waterways -- with the top four worst offenders being in Texas.
Posted on · The iconic Houston hotel was demolished 35 years ago this month.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is settling 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits women have filed accusing him of sexual assault and harassment. Also we discuss the week in politics and reflect on how the loss of the Shamrock Hotel changed historic preservation in Houston.
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 · In his book, A History Lover's Guide to Houston, historian Tristan Smith highlights some of the structures we have preserved.
Posted on · The preservation group wants to find new owners who can invest in the buildings' restoration.
Posted on · Houston Matters examines the task of renovating historic buildings and the process that goes into them.
Posted on · The first phase of a long-term improvement project includes upgraded lighting and walkways, along with a pressure wash for the building.
Posted on · Houston Matters meets a couple who buys and restores historic old homes to save them from the bulldozer.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: As more people buy flood insurance, we learn what challenges the program faces. And we discover why HPD officers are learning Mandarin Chinese. Then, two local researchers explain why Harvey was a wake-up call regarding nature and our changing climate. Plus, we learn about a project to preserve Houstonians' memories of the storm. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Posted on · A local man is on a mission to preserve Houston's many vintage, blue-and-white tiled address signs.
Posted on · A local man is on a mission to preserve Houston's many vintage, blue-and-white tiled address signs.