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Houston Matters

Actor Jim Parsons On His Houston Roots, His New Netflix Film, And COVID-19

Houston Matters

Posted on December 10, 2020 · Listen to Houston Matters' full-length interview.

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Sports

General manager Daryl Morey leaving Rockets on Nov. 1

Kristie Rieken, AP

Posted on October 15, 2020 · The Rockets have made the playoffs 10 times since he was hired in 2007, including the last eight seasons.

Tags basketball Daryl Morey general houston rockets nba rockets

Houston Matters

Monday’s Houston Matters: The Future Of Police (June 15, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 15, 2020 · On Monday's show: We discuss what defunding the police actually means and how it might work, and Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni talks about the NBA's return.

Tags George Floyd houston rockets law enforcement Mike D'Antoni nba police police brutality rockets sports

Houston Matters

A New Era Of Spaceflight, And The NBA Resuming Its Season In Houston: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 22, 2020 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Houston Matters

Sugar Land State Rep.’s Comments About Asians, And James Harden’s Dunk That Wasn’t: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 6, 2019 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Tilman Fertitta at a Rockets Game

Houston Matters

Tilman Fertitta Has Monthly Discussions About Bringing An NHL Team To Houston

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 9, 2019 · The Houston Rockets owner and restaurant mogul discusses his hopes to bring professional hockey to Houston and his new book, Shut Up and Listen!

Tags business success craig cohen Fertitta Center hockey houston rockets Landry's Restaurants NHL NHL franchise NHL team restaurants Shut Up and Listen! Tilman Fertitta university of houston

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: Astros Take Extra Innings To Sweep A’s, And Coach Mike D’Antoni Contract Negotiation

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 3, 2019 · Jeff Balke updates us on the latest developments in Houston sports.

Tags DaMarcus Beasley Houston Astros Houston Dynamo houston rockets Jeff Balke Mike D'Antoni sports

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: Astros Win Weekend Series In Boston, Rockets Make A Coaching Move

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 20, 2019 · Jeff Balke updates us on the latest developments in Houston sports.

Tags Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox D.C. United dynamo houston rockets Jeff Balke Jeff Bzdelik June Jones sports XFL

James Harden dribbles with an injured eye

Houston Matters

Rockets Look To Even Series With Golden State

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 6, 2019 · Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.

Tags basketball dynamo FC Dallas Houston Astros Houston Dash Houston Dynamo houston rockets james harden Jeff Balke LA Angels Mauro Manotas Monterrey Mexico Series soccer sports Texas Derby

Astros Win 9th in a Row and Rockets Beat the Jazz in Game 1

Houston Matters

Houston Sports Franchises On Top Over The Weekend

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 15, 2019 · Houston Matters discusses the latest developments in local sports.

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James Harden Reacts

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: Rockets Surging And Coogs Fall To No. 12

Abner Fletcher

Posted on March 4, 2019 · We discuss the latest developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke.

Tags Houston Cougars houston rockets Jeff Balke Josh James Naismith Award sports University of Central Florida

Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: How The Astros Almost Traded For Bryce Harper

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 18, 2019 · We discuss the latest developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke.

Tags Bryce Harper Houston Astros houston rockets Jeff Balke Phi Slama Jama Sports monday UH men's basketball

UH Cougars Men's Basketball Defeats Cincinnati

Houston Matters

UH Men’s Basketball Scores First Top Ten Ranking Since 1980s

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 11, 2019 · The Cougars are ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press poll.

Tags baseball college basketball cougars Dallas Mavericks Houston Cougars houston rockets Houston sports Iman Shumpert Jeff Balke rockets Sacramento Kings sports university of houston

Chris Paul - Matt York/AP Photo

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: Chris Paul’s Return Helps Rockets Win Third Straight

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 28, 2019 · Jeff Balke updates us on that and other developments in Houston sports.

Tags Astros Hall of Fame Chris Paul Houston Astros houston rockets Jacksonville Jaguars Jeff Balke London in 2019 Pro Bowl game sports

James Harden Dives for the Ball

Houston Matters

Sports Monday: An Up-And-Down Week For The Rockets

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 14, 2019 · Jeff Balke updates us on the latest developments in Houston sports.

Tags Alex Bregman Chris Paul Houston Press houston rockets Houstonia Magazine Jeff Balke sports UH men's basketball

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