Education News
Here Are The Houston-Area Schools Closed By Hurricane Laura
Posted on · Independent school districts, charter schools, colleges and univerities closed in the Houston area due to Hurricane Laura.
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Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Why School Districts Are Pushing Back Against County Health Experts (Aug. 20, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday’s show: Why ten area superintendents have signed a letter opposing back-to-school recommendations from county health officials, addressing health care worker fatigue, Kam Franklin of The Suffers discusses her career, and Robin Kesselman prepares for a solo performance for the series Live From Jones Hall.
Spelling Bee
Finalists from Katy and Fort Bend County Emerge from 2020 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee
Posted on · The two spellers advance to the national spelling bee in Maryland.
Local
Democrats Confront Bellwether Expectations As Texas House Special Election Reaches End
Posted on · Texas House District 28 is getting wide attention from Democrats, but it is far from the most competitive legislative district on their radar this year, and Republicans are confident ahead of a special election runoff Tuesday.
Houston Matters
Houston’s “Bubba” The Supercomputer Aims To Be World’s Largest
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a tour of a new supercomputer in Katy.
Houston Matters
A New Grading System In Katy, And A Course On Running An NFL Franchise: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
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.
News
Former High School Football Coach From Katy Convicted Second Time For Wife’s 1999 Killing
Posted on · In 2007, a jury already found David Temple guilty of murder but the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned that conviction in 2016.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Where To Eat In Katy
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite places to eat in the west Houston suburb.
Houston Matters
Airbnb Expands In Houston And Aims To Increase Listings Around Texas Medical Center
Posted on · Downtown, midtown, the inner Loop and Montrose are some of the areas with the most listings, but there is growth in suburbs such as Katy, Spring and Sugar Land.
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Local Pet Resort Raises Funds To Help Military Dogs Find Suitable Homes For Their Retirement
Posted on · Rover Oaks raises almost $30,000 to help Mission K9 Rescue, which is the Houston chapter of the U.S. War Dogs Association
Houston Matters
Venezuelans Call Houston Suburb ‘Katy-zuela’
Posted on · An immigrant to Houston from Venezuela talks about her experiences here.
News
Katy ISD Superintendent Announces Resignation Amid Bullying Allegations
Posted on · Katy ISD Superintendent cited a "dishonest smear campaign" as reason for his departure, and said his family is now his number one priority.
Houston Matters
Federal Officials Meeting In Katy To Discuss New Ways To Combat Human Trafficking
Posted on · A Texas Congressman says he’s making the fight against human trafficking a federal priority, starting in Greater Houston.
Education News
Katy Elementary School Built In Reservoir’s Flood Pool — And School Officials Didn’t Know
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle found county records showing the public school was built in the flood pool of Barker Reservoir
Houston Matters
City Of Katy Still Rebuilding Key Infrastructure After Harvey
Posted on · Katy’s mayor, Chuck Brawner, joins Houston Matters to discuss how the city is recovering and to talk about some changes being made to ensure that next time things go better.