Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin, the week in politics, and the annual car and boat shows join forces.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: An update on severe weather overnight, government entities in Texas no longer being allowed to mandate masks, the week in politics, and car sales in Houston.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Scientists tasked with creating new federal nutrition guidelines are coming to Houston. Then, we discuss the latest political news. Plus, we learn about robots delivering food at UH. And we visit the Houston Auto Show.
Posted on · The longtime producer reflects on the stories that affected her the most.
Posted on · Whether it was a 1987 Chevy Celebrity, or a Hyundai Sonata that you drove until it started pouring out smoke, we all have fond memories of our first car.
Posted on · Some of Houston's automotive leaders talk about the state of their industry.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters, we broadcast live from the Houston Auto Show, where we learn about trends in the local car market, developments in automobile technology, the psychology of why we buy certain cars, and we visit a local school that teaches students how to build engines for racing.
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey may have been bad for a lot of us, but it was good for car sales. But maybe not enough to overcome an overall slowdown in demand. Here's how that's playing out at the 35th annual Houston Auto Show
Posted on · Love cars? Then this week in Houston is definitely for you! From the 30th annual Houston Art Car Parade to the 2017 Houston Auto Show, enthusiasts will have a lot of opportunities to check out lots of cars. Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin hits the streets to learn what makes Houston such a thrilling place […]
Posted on · Texas A&M University at Galveston has been hosting a two-day Conference on Inclusion and Diversity in Higher Education this week (April 3-4, 2017). Among the topics featured at the conference are creating inclusive higher education environments and curriculum; challenges facing international students, faculty and staff; and expanding access to education by underrepresented populations. We talk […]
Posted on · The 2015 Houston Auto Show continues through the weekend at NRG Center. The show features more than 500 vehicles from more than 30 manufacturers on display, along with test-drive areas and off-road simulators. Houston Matters' Michael Hagerty brings us this audio postcard from this week's show.
Posted on · Jury selection begins Monday, with opening statements to follow Tuesday, in the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance trial in Harris County District Judge Robert Schaffer's courtroom. Opponents of the ordinance allege the city wrongly invalidated thousands of signatures on their petition for a referendum on the law. Last week, Judge Schaffer granted the plaintiff's request for […]
Posted on · The Houston Auto Show opens this morning. Nearly half-a-million people are expected to show up at Reliant Center through the weekend to check out 500 new cars and trucks. Morning Edition Host David Pitman stopped by the show as it was preparing to open to talk with Wyatt Wainwright, the president of the Houston Auto Dealers Association.