Houston Matters
Is Another COVID-19 Surge On The Horizon? (Nov. 9, 2020)
Posted on · Dr. David Callender of Memorial Hermann updates us on what his hospitals are seeing lately related to the virus.
Tag: housing
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: City Pulls Out Of Housing Stability Task Force (Sept. 14, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Show: How the city leaving a housing stability task force will affect Harris County, listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston, and an update on sports.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Pulls Houston Out Of COVID-19 Housing Task Force, Blindsiding Members
Posted on · In a press release, Turner said going forward Houston City Council would work to address housing stability.
Houston
How The National Eviction Moratorium Could Impact Houston Renters
Posted on · "If I have any criticism, it is that this didn't take place a very long time ago. But better late than never."
Harris County
Protestors Rally At Harris County Housing Court In Attempt To Stop Evictions
Posted on · The tenants and housing advocates said the march was in part a reponse to Mayor Sylvester Turner's reluctance to pass an eviction grace period ordinance.
Business
In Gentrifying 5th Ward, One Developer Makes A Pitch To Former Residents
Posted on · Real estate investor Chris Senegal’s townhomes target young professionals who care about the community.
Harris County
Housing Advocates Say Houston’s Approaching An Eviction ‘Doomsday’
Posted on · The only formal emergency eviction protections in place in the Houston area are set to expire on July 25.
Harris County
As COVID-19 Continues To Spread, Harris County Courts Are Moving Forward With Evictions
Posted on · County and city officials have declined to take actions that are currently protecting renters from eviction in other Texas cities.
In-Depth
Texas Lifts Moratorium On Evictions, Leaving Houston Renters Vulnerable
Posted on · Renters in Texas, many of whom have lost their jobs because of the pandemic, can now be kicked out of their homes.
News
Texas Has Temporarily Halted Evictions, But Not All Renters Know They Can Stay
Posted on · "All I know is that I cannot do anything until I have some type of income, and I really need them to work with me on this one."
Coronavirus
Rent Is Due. But Thousands Of Texans Have Lost Their Jobs Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic.
Posted on · Evictions across the state are halted until at least April 20, thanks to a Texas Supreme Court moratorium. But both renters and landlords are worried about what comes next.
Houston Matters
Three Things To Know About Houston Real Estate Right Now
Posted on · The local commercial and residential markets are going opposite directions these days.
In-Depth
As Houston Keeps Expanding, So Does Suburban Apartment Construction
Posted on · It’s not just single-family homes that are in demand in the ‘burbs.
Houston Matters
Architects Brainstorm New Concept For Durable, Temporary Shelters For Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · A two-day brainstorming session aims to create an alternative for those living in the city’s homeless encampments.
Local
Housing Costs Growing Faster For Low-Income Families
Posted on · The nationwide trend is also happening in Houston.