Posted on · When you tell people you’re going to visit the National Museum of Funeral History, you’re bound to get at least one comment along the lines of “that sounds a bit morbid.” That’s exactly what happened last week to Houston Matters’ Michael Hagerty. Michael took a tour of the museum with its president, Genevieve Keeney, who […]
Posted on · Glenwood Cemetery's "Avenging Angel." The Candy Man. These aren't characters from horror stories. They're tales based on true events in Houston. It's a Halloween-themed Houston Matters, as we learn more about some of Houston's darkest history. We also revisit a museum that takes a more educational approach to what many would consider a taboo topic […]
Posted on · Two weeks ago, Houston Matters profiled all nine of the candidates on the ballot for mayor of Houston. Just two â incumbent Mayor Annise Parker and challenger Ben Hall have polled above single digits, so we reached out to those two campaigns, in the interests of giving you a chance to speak with the two […]