Posted on · A day after a federal judge ruled face coverings can’t be required on airplanes and other public transportation, some Texans cheered the decision. But others said they’re still on the fence as COVID lingers.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Harris County failed to finish the election count on time — a claim the elections administrator denies. So, what's going on and what does it mean? Plus, a conversation with the new chair of the Metro board, and remembering Houston blues musician and band leader Milton Hopkins.
Posted on · While essential workers continued to utilize public transit, overall ridership has decreased by about 40% in Houston, according to a new report.
Posted on · METRO is cutting service on some routes while others will go back to pre-COVID levels to promote social distancing.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Racial disparities in personal health, METRO debuts new bus rapid transit, book lovers meet online, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
Posted on · The sergeant, who was commuting home after his shift, was not wearing a body camera at the time, Chief Art Acevedo said.
Posted on · METRO Chairman Carrin Patman says the agency has been asking everyone to wear a mask, but now feel they should make it mandatory.
Posted on · On this episode, we explore the world of one of the greatest Sci-Fi franchises in history with the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston; Gail Delaughter investigates METRO's suggestion for eliminating rider fees; a conversation with the late, great, legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, film critic Dustin Chase reviews 1917, The Song of Names, and Just Mercy; plus the music of Say Girl Say.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Could METRO eliminate fares on its trains and buses? Plus your pet peeves. And an update on Houston sports.
Posted on · Voters will cast ballots for mayor, numerous city council seats, a transportation bond measure, several proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution and other races.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Some new developments in local transportation issues, mayoral candidate Bill King, a play about the Vietnamese immigrant experience, and a new children's book designed to help kids and adults better communicate.
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Posted on · More than one-third of respondents say they'll vote for incumbent Sylvester Turner -- though even more of them give the city of Houston a poor grade on flood control and road maintenance.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.