Houston Matters
Voter opinion poll (July 26, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine a new poll of voter attitudes and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
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Housing
A majority of Harris County renters are ‘cost burdened’ by rising rent prices, report says
Posted on · According to the report, nearly 90% of single-parent renter households were spending a good chunk of their income on rent by the end of 2021.
Houston Matters
Opinions about life in Houston (May 16, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We dig into the latest results from the long-running Houston Area Survey. And we discuss where Texas stands on marijuana laws.
Houston Matters
Houston’s population and attitudes continue to transform
Posted on · Houston Matters' 10 Years series explores how Houstonians and their perceptions have changed in the last decade.
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How Houston’s population and opinions have changed (April 14, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we discuss how Houston’s population and its attitudes have changed in the past decade.
Houston
Rice University’s Kinder Institute receives $50 million boost to endowment
Posted on · The new gift from the Kinder Foundation will be used to help the institute expand its research and reach, with the goal of helping the Houston area address a wider range of issues.
Houston Matters
The future of Houston airports, and how cities take shape (Sept. 13, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn what millions of dollars being invested in Houston’s airports will mean for air travelers in the future. Then, Houston City Council Member Sallie Alcorn answers questions about issues facing the city. And a longtime city planner reflects on how cities take shape and how that's changing.
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The week in politics, and the annual Houston Area Survey (May 18, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics and examine what Houstonians have to say about life in our city.
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Federal authorities investigate the I-45 project, & Houston as a mecca for air hockey (Dec. 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The feds came to Houston to investigate the I-45 project this week. We discuss the latest developments and learn how our city became a mecca for competitive air hockey.
Education News
Rice University has named a new director at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Posted on · Ruth López Turley will officially take over after current director Bill Fulton steps down in June 2022.
Houston Matters
What The Texas Supreme Court Ruling Means For Harris County’s Mask Lawsuit (Aug. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: What this weekend's temporary ruling from the state's highest court means in the battle over mask mandates, a new podcast examines the deadly power failure six months ago, how to disaster-proof new development in the city, and an update on local sports.
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How Vaccinating Young People Will Affect The Pandemic (May 12, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: How vaccinating Americans ages 12-15 will affect the quest for herd immunity, the week in politics, and the results of the annual Houston Area Survey.
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‘Prophetic City’ Says The Future Of America Will Look A Lot Like Houston
Posted on · Dr. Stephen Klineberg, the sociologist behind Rice University's annual Houston Area Survey, discusses his new book, which he describes as "a book about Houston, written by the people of Houston."
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Tuesday’s Houston Matters: March Honoring George Floyd, And Houston As A ‘Prophetic City’ (June 2, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Rapper Bun B on the march honoring George Floyd, County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on recent protests, City Council Member Abbie Kamin answers questions, and sociologist Dr. Stephen Klineberg's new book, Prophetic City.
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Tuesday’s Show: The Next Phase Of Reopening, And The Annual Houston Area Survey (May 19, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The latest plans to further reopen Texas businesses, City Council Member Greg Travis, and results from the 2020 Houston Area Survey.