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Southwest’s cancelled flight debacle (Jan. 3, 2023)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We reflect on Southwest Airline's massive flight cancellation over the holidays, the fallout from which is still ongoing for some travelers. What went wrong, and how might it hurt the airline?

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Kids and the COVID vaccine, and Houston’s best Italian restaurants (Nov. 4, 2021)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: A pediatrician answers your questions about kids and the COVID vaccine, what to expect during the holiday travel season, food writers discuss their favorite places for Italian cuisine in the city, and preserving the history of the Third Ward virtually.

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Full Show: Hearing On Ft. Bend Graves, And Rules For Holiday Driving (Nov. 19, 2018)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The fate of nearly 100 historic graves in Ft. Bend County may be decided today. We learn about efforts to soften the noise from sonic booms off the Texas coast. We discuss the rules of the road for holiday travel. We hear from former Obama speechwriter David Litt. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.

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Full Show: The Year’s Biggest Transportation Stories, And A New Flood Warning System (Dec. 18, 2017)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how Houston airports prepare for the busy holiday season. Then, we recap the year's biggest transportation stories. We learn about efforts to create a more advanced flood warning system for the region. And Jeff Balke recaps the top Houston sports stories of the year.