Houston Matters

Is Houston Really Gay Friendly?

Posted on · We've explored Houston's diversity many times on this program. We've also examined how the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, in particular, has long had a reputation for being gay-friendly. Many Houstonians point to one of our political leaders as a demonstration of how we're ahead of the curve, as the only major city with a gay […]

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Houston Matters for Thurs., Sept. 19, 2013

Posted on · We’ve explored Houston’s diversity many times on this program. We’ve also examined how the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, in particular, has long had a reputation for being gay-friendly. Many Houstonians also point to one of our political leaders as a demonstration of how we’re ahead of the curve, as the only major city with a […]

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A Houston Matters Field Trip to the Montrose Neighborhood

Posted on · Many Houston area neighborhoods have developed their own special identity – through the people that live there, the businesses that flourish there, the cultural events presented there. One neighborhood seemingly awash in ‘personality' is the Montrose neighborhood in the city of Houston. But neighborhoods change over time, and so that personality may not be what […]

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Houston Matters for Friday, August 2, 2013

Posted on · Many Houston area neighborhoods have developed their own special identity. But neighborhoods change over time, and what defined a neighborhood years ago may not define it today. On this edition of Houston Matters, we consider how the personality of one such Houston neighborhood – Montrose – has changed in recent years. Also, on the heels […]

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Montrose, One of the Country’s Best

Posted on · The American Planning Association has named the Montrose one of America's 10 great neighborhoods. Mayor Pro-tem Sue Lovell says the honor brings more credibility to the central Houston community. Pat Hernandez has more.