Posted on · As he's pursuing a new career as a professional baseball player, former Houston Rockets basketball star Tracy McGrady practiced his pitch at Sugar Land's Constellation Field this week. The addition of McGrady could be good for the Sugar Land Skeeters' attendance numbers.
Posted on · The recent death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has once again raised the specter of addiction. It’s a topic often discussed, but not always well understood. More and more, medical professionals are recognizing addiction as a medical condition. They explain how drugs and alcohol can affect the chemistry in our brains, and how some of […]
Posted on · Later this week, Houston will host the Creating Change 2014 Conference. It’s the largest national gathering of activists, organizers and leaders in the LGBT movement. In advance of the conference, on this edition of Houston Matters, we will explore developments in city and statewide policies impacting the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community, including non-discrimination, same sex marriage, and […]
Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we take up the notion of Houston as an âA-listâ city, in terms of concerts and performing arts, the sports world, and among foodies. As a city “up there” with other major cities in those specific worlds. Do the top performers make a point of touring here? Do we […]
Posted on · As politicians in Washington continue to haggle over the restoration of long-term unemployment benefits, more than a million Americans have stopped receiving checks. On the one hand, the long-term unemployed are likely to be those most at financial risk, and so most in need of help. They also could impact the economy for the rest […]
Posted on · You may have heard – it’s cold out there in Houston today. We’re not expected to rise above forty degrees, and we can expect another bitterly cold night. On this edition of Houston Matters, we’ll welcome your questions about Houston’s coldest days, and all other things meteorological in nature for Frank Billingsley, KPRC’s Chief Meteorologist. […]
Posted on · Earlier this year, Forbes published its list of the 25 best places to retire – 25 U.S. cities that retirees might want to consider, based on factors ranging from cost of living to taxes to medical care, crime, weather and volunteer opportunities. And while three Texas cities made the cut – Austin, College Station and […]
Posted on · Ah, applying to college. The SATs and ACTs, the application forms, the essays, the waiting…and waiting…and waiting. On this edition of Houston Matters, we learn what Houstonâs high schoolers and parents need to know about how to get into college, from a Houston-based university admissions officer, and a Greater Houston-based college consultant, who helps students […]
Posted on · Itâs okay. You can admit it. You just now realized thereâs an election tomorrow, and, well, you havenât really been paying attention. Yeah, there have been the requisite ads on TV and the radio â youâve been tuning them out. Look, we get it. Youâve been busy. And frankly, those political ads can wear you […]
Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we welcome your questions for Houston Mayor Annise Parker. Last Monday, Houston Matters profiled all nine of the candidates on the ballot for mayor of Houston. Just two â incumbent Mayor Parker and challenger Ben Hall – have polled above single digits, so over the next two Mondays, we […]
Posted on · Saturday, June 13, 2013 was the official signing of Dwight Howard to the Rockets. Despite the nearly 100 degree weather, with an estimated 10,000 fans gathered around the Toyota Center chanting, "We want Dwight! We Want Dwight!" as they waited for the newest Rocket to make his appearance.
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week here in Texas. In politics, Governor Perry’s announced he will not seek another term in office. In a second special session, the Texas House has passed a bill limiting abortion. Here in Houston, we await the official arrival of NBA star Dwight Howard, as the newest Houston Rocket. […]
Posted on · The Rockets introduced their newest acquisition this afternoon. The team signed guard Jeremy Lin earlier this week after his former team the New York Knicks decided not to match Houston's $25 million dollar offer.
Posted on · We should know by tomorrow whether or not the Rockets will have one of the most exciting players from last season on their squad. The Rockets have offered Jeremy Lin a $25 million contract that the Knicks have until midnight tonight to match.