Houston Matters
Traffic At The Port Of Houston Continues To Grow — Even When Others Aren’t
Posted on · The ongoing trade war with China and even the coronavirus have contributed a slowdown at some ports. So why does traffic here continue to grow?
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Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Primary Election Analysis, And Where To Eat In Chinatown (March 4, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Super Tuesday results, our weekly political roundup, the state of Houston's port, and the best restaurants in Chinatown.
Politics
At Houston Event, Pelosi Warns Of Potential Russian Interference In 2020 Election
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in town to meet with port leaders on a proposed infrastructure package, also condemned President Trump for firing the director of national intelligence
Business
How A Trade War With China Could Affect Houston
Posted on · Houston’s industry is relatively insulated from the effects of Chinese tariffs, but the city’s port could suffer from the broader loss of trade.
Border
Longer Wait Times At The Border Could Cost The Texas Economy Billions
Posted on · Research shows three months of slower trade at the US-Mexico border could lose Texas tens of billions of dollars.
News
No Long-Term Economic Impact Expected From Houston Ship Channel Closure
Posted on · The Houston Ship Channel has been closed since Friday due to chemicals in the water.
Business
Tariffs Didn’t Keep Houston From Strong Foreign Trade Growth, But Probably Slowed It
Posted on · The Houston customs district exported more goods in 2018 than in at least a decade.
Transportation
TxDOT Says It Hopes To Quickly Wrap Up Repairs At 610 Ship Channel Bridge
Posted on · Lane restrictions are still in place as TxDOT works to fix a problem that was discovered over the weekend. But officials say the bridge remains safe for vehicles.
Houston Matters
The Big Easy And The Bayou City: Exploring Houston’s Connections To New Orleans
Posted on · As New Orleans celebrates its 300th birthday, Houston Matters discusses that city's connections with Houston.
Transportation
Texas Ports Appeal To State Lawmakers For More Transportation Funding
Posted on · Port directors tell the Senate Transportation Committee there needs to be more investment in roads that carry freight traffic. They also need funds for channel dredging, especially after Harvey.
Transportation
TxDOT Seeks Input On How To Keep Traffic Moving On I-10 East
Posted on · It’s one of the region’s busiest roadways and TxDOT is looking for ideas on how to improve it. The transportation agency is now reaching out to people who drive the road
News
Port Houston Broke Tonnage Record In 2017
Posted on · The eight public terminals surpassed 38 million tons of imports and exports last year
Houston Matters
A Field Trip To The Houston Maritime Museum
Posted on · Houston Matters tours a museum paying homage to the city’s sea-faring history.
Transportation
Port Of Houston Back In Business After Harvey, Cleaning Up Ship Channel Remains A Challenge: Chairman Longoria
Posted on · The Port is asking Congress for additional funds to take preventive measures for the next storm
Hurricane Harvey
Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey dumped 50 inches of rain on parts of Houston. Scientists are now trying to identify contaminants spread by the storm, including those in mud at the bottom of the Houston Ship Channel