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Houston Matters

There’s reason for optimism about Houston’s ‘global economy’ for the rest of 2023

Joshua Zinn

Posted on May 12, 2023 · Greater Houston Partnership chief economist Patrick Jankowski hedged his bets on an economic outlook six months ago. He’s more confident about Houston’s near future now.

Tags exports global economy greater houston partnership imports Markets Patrick Jankowski port of houston

Houston Matters

Concerns about the Ike Dike’s effect on large ships (Feb. 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 13, 2023 · On Monday's show: Why a local organization is concerned the Ike Dike could prevent certain large ships from entering the Houston Ship Channel.

Tags black history Brian T. Smith Coastal Barrier Garden Club of Houston gardening Greater Houston Port Bureau houston ship channel Ike Dike Meg Tapp nfl plants port of houston sports super bowl texans

Houston Matters

Falling consumer prices, and veteran business owners (Nov. 11, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 11, 2022 · On Friday's show: Are falling consumer prices a sign inflation is slowing? And why veterans may be well suited to start businesses.

Tags business owners Consumer Price Index economy inflation port of houston sports table tennis The Good The Bad and The Ugly US Navy veterans veterans day

Madame Butterfly, Houston Ballet

Arts & Culture

The Houston Ballet had to reschedule ‘Madame Butterfly’ because of pandemic supply chain issues

Cory McGinnis

Posted on November 18, 2021 · Scenery and costumes were expected in Houston this Fall, but won't arrive in time.

Tags houston ballet Madame Butterfly port of houston transportation

Business

Port Houston Clears Final Hurdle For Ship Channel Expansion

Florian Martin

Posted on August 20, 2021 · Groundbreaking for the channel’s widening and deepening is expected in a few months.

Tags expansion houston economy houston ship channel Port Houston port of houston

Business

Houston Port Study Shows Women- And Minority-Owned Businesses Underrepresented Among Contractors

Florian Martin

Posted on December 14, 2020 · The port commission voted to take steps to increase the number of underrepresented contractors.

Tags disparity minority-owned business port of houston small business women-owned business

Container Ship Being Loaded - Port of Houston

Houston Matters

Traffic At The Port Of Houston Continues To Grow — Even When Others Aren’t

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 4, 2020 · 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?

Tags craig cohen IHS Markit port of houston Port of the Future Rich Byrnes shipping containers

Houston Matters

Wednesday’s Show: Primary Election Analysis, And Where To Eat In Chinatown (March 4, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 4, 2020 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Super Tuesday results, our weekly political roundup, the state of Houston's port, and the best restaurants in Chinatown.

Tags Chinatown election results food port of houston Port of the Future primary election restaurants Rich Byrnes the full menu

Politics

At Houston Event, Pelosi Warns Of Potential Russian Interference In 2020 Election

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 21, 2020 · 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

Tags 2020 election port of houston russia election interference U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Business

How A Trade War With China Could Affect Houston

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 21, 2019 · 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.

Tags China Houston exports port of houston Trump trade war US-China Trade War

Border

Longer Wait Times At The Border Could Cost The Texas Economy Billions

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on May 6, 2019 · Research shows three months of slower trade at the US-Mexico border could lose Texas tens of billions of dollars.

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News

No Long-Term Economic Impact Expected From Houston Ship Channel Closure

Florian Martin

Posted on March 26, 2019 · The Houston Ship Channel has been closed since Friday due to chemicals in the water.

Tags deer park chemical fire houston ship channel ITC fire port of houston

Business

Tariffs Didn’t Keep Houston From Strong Foreign Trade Growth, But Probably Slowed It

Florian Martin

Posted on March 7, 2019 · The Houston customs district exported more goods in 2018 than in at least a decade.

Tags houston economy port of houston tariffs trade

Transportation

TxDOT Says It Hopes To Quickly Wrap Up Repairs At 610 Ship Channel Bridge

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 17, 2018 · 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.

Tags construction freeways houston ship channel port of houston txdot

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Houston Matters

The Big Easy And The Bayou City: Exploring Houston’s Connections To New Orleans

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 2, 2018 · As New Orleans celebrates its 300th birthday, Houston Matters discusses that city's connections with Houston.

Tags culture food Gwendolyn Knapp history Houstonia Magazine Melissa Daggett new orleans Port of Galveston port of houston San Jacinto College tricentennial

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Former Rocket Kenny Smith (May 12, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 12, 2023 · On Friday's show: We discuss Greater Houston's connections to the global economy. And former Houston Rocket Kenny Smith discusses his new memoir.

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Houston region saw second-largest population surge in U.S. in 2021-2022, census analysis finds

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on April 11, 2023 · The Houston metro area experienced an increase of more than 124,000 residents from 2021 to 2022, second only to Dallas-Fort Worth during that time span.

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Transportation

TxDOT’s I-45 expansion project will resume after federal officials resolve civil rights investigation

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 7, 2023 · The agreement between state and federal transportation leaders will allow the North Houston Highway Improvement Project to move forward while addressing the expansion's impacts on surrounding communities.

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Houston Matters

Concerns about the Ike Dike’s effect on large ships (Feb. 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 13, 2023 · On Monday's show: Why a local organization is concerned the Ike Dike could prevent certain large ships from entering the Houston Ship Channel.

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