Housing
Houston home sales are down, but ‘dramatic price drop’ unlikely, expert says
Posted on · High mortgage rates, inflation and fears of a recession this year have kept many potential homebuyers waiting for better market conditions.
Tag: inflation
Politics
What a $50 savings per taxpayer is costing Harris County residents
Posted on · Republican officials contend last fall’s boycott of Harris County Commissioners Court was more than worth it, forcing cuts to what they saw as a bloated budget and granting relief to taxpayers burdened by inflation. But the bill is coming due in the form of starved departments and fewer services.
Economy
Price of eggs continue to soar in Texas and nationwide
Posted on · Eggs are a staple item that’s tough to skip on the grocery list – that’s why shelling out big bucks per dozen is no yoke.
Economy
Texas ag agency says climate change threatens state’s food supply
Posted on · A new Texas Department of Agriculture report also points to other factors that are making it harder for Texans to access and afford food, including wages falling behind rising costs of living.
Business
Hard freeze most likely will not take a toll on Houston retailers’ Christmas sales
Posted on · If traditionally strong December 23 sales are lighter this year, it will more likely be because of fears about inflation, not the cold.
Houston Matters
Falling consumer prices, and veteran business owners (Nov. 11, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Are falling consumer prices a sign inflation is slowing? And why veterans may be well suited to start businesses.
Elections
Harris County Latino voters rank the economy, education, and safety among their top priorities
Posted on · Houston Public Media interviewed 15 Hispanic residents, as part of a Texas Newsroom statewide project, on what their main concerns are heading into the midterm elections. Listen for more Latino voters' voices this week as we air a series of montages.
Houston Matters
Looking ahead to the World Series, and David Brancaccio of the Marketplace Morning Report (Oct. 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: What we can learn from inflation of the past. Then, we chat with the man in charge of protecting our nation from a missile attack. And we catch up with David Brancaccio, host of the Marketplace Morning Report.
Houston Matters
Houston home sales are cooling off, but home prices are not
Posted on · The average price of homes in the Houston area are at an all-time high of $411,000.
Economy
H-E-B announces debit card with 5% back to shoppers on store brands
Posted on · The cash back is done automatically to the card and applies to purchases made in-store and online.
Sports
Texans lower prices on beer, soda, hot dogs, chicken tenders for 2022 season
Posted on · The cuts will reduce the cost of the four most-ordered concession items by an average of 20 percent.
Houston Matters
How the Inflation Reduction Act might affect Houston (Aug. 9, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Analyzing the climate change provision in the Inflation Reduction Act and how it might affect Houston. Questions for Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin. A gardening expert answers your questions. And addressing problems Hurricane Harvey exposed with area reservoirs.
Houston Matters
Tough times for ice cream lovers: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
What rising inflation means for Houston’s economy (July 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Whether continued inflation could lead to a recession, local activists and officials take on hazardous chemical leaks on Houston's east side, and gay conservatives in Texas search for belonging in a party that's openly hostile to them.
Food
Your July 4th cookout will be pricier this year
Posted on · Prices of ground beef, chicken breasts and hamburger buns have increased as a result of supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine.