Houston Matters
An ‘Essential’ Time for Latino Stories
Posted on · Ahead of this weekend’s LibroFEST, writer Christopher Flakus discusses the burgeoning Chicano literature scene in Houston.
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Arts & Culture
Rare Books from The Houston Public Library Are Going on Limited Display
Posted on · In a hidden-away room, the library has amassed a large collection of historic documents from Texas and around the world
News
Downtown Houston Library Now Open on Sundays
Posted on · Officials say those new hours will be a huge benefit to people who depend on the library’s services
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Poet Laureate Launches City’s First Summit For Writers Of Color
Posted on · Called “The Colony,” the summit will be held quarterly, with the first meeting scheduled for Saturday, July 14.
News
Texas Public Libraries Thrive As They Evolve
Posted on · Libraries remain relevant in changing times by adapting to the needs of their surrounding communities.
Houston Matters
Liftoff Houston Gets New Business Ideas Off the Ground
Posted on · For the fifth straight year, the City of Houston is holding a business plan competition for Houstonians looking to start their own endeavor. We learn more about Liftoff Houston.
Local
Houston’s First Youth Poet Laureate Named
Posted on · His role as Youth Poet Laureate will include speaking engagements and leading writing workshops around the city.
Literature
New Program Explores The Role Of Poetry In The Muslim Community
Posted on · From poignant to comedic, a Syrian-American woman's poetry is aimed at dismantling stereotypes of Islam.
Literature
The 4th Annual LibroFEST Showcases Houston’s Latino And Literary Communities
Posted on · Organizers talk about the Latino writers and cultural themes that will shine at this unique book and arts festival.
Houston Matters
LibroFEST 2015 Celebrates Latino Writers and Literature
Posted on · Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct.15, and Latino writers and literature will be celebrated this Saturday at the annual LibroFEST, being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Houston Public Librarys Central Library downtown. The event kicks off with a screening of War and Peace, the third episode in PBS six-part series Latino […]
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School Construction and LibroFEST: Thursday’s Show (October 1, 2015)
Posted on · In 2012, Houston voters approved a $1.9 billion bond program to rebuild and renovate 40 schools. Now, district administrators say they are $200 million short due to construction market inflation; a teachers union rep and a school board member want an outside audit. On this edition of Houston Matters, we examine this budget battle over […]
Houston Matters
Exhibit Honors Houston’s WWII Latino Veterans
Posted on · September marks 70 years since the formal end of World War II. Latinos were among the thousands who enlisted, but historians say that despite their service, they were still treated as second-class citizens in Houston and around the country. A new exhibit at the Houston Public Library is using photographs, documents and oral histories to […]
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Remembering Rita and Plan Houston: Thursday’s Show (September 24, 2015)
Posted on · Hurricane Rita made landfall ten years ago today. Fearing the worst, on the heels of Katrina, officials ordered a mass evacuation, which turned out, in many ways, to be more damaging than the storm itself. An estimated 2.5 million people tried to clear out ahead of what was initially a category five hurricane. Rita weakened […]
Literature
The Search for Houston’s Youth Poet Laureate is Underway
Posted on · For the first time ever, Houston is looking for a teen poet to represent the city – and the perks for the winner are pretty impressive.
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Poverty, Health and Education: Wednesday’s show (February 11, 2015)
Posted on · According to 2013 data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 51 percent of America’s public school students were eligible for the federal free and reduced-price lunch program in the 2012-2013 academic year. In Texas, that number rose to 60 percent. It was the first time a majority of students in our public schools met […]