Posted on · If you map environmental factors, race, politics, and other indicators in Houston, you often end up with an arrow shape. What is "the “Houston Arrow” and what does it tell us about resources and policies in our city?
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: State lawmakers look to break quorum in the special session of the Texas Legislature in a second attempt to block controversial GOP legislation critics have slammed as voter suppression.
Posted on · Child advocates say the coronavirus crisis has only made things worse for kids struggling with food insecurity and lack of online access.
Posted on · The reporter will focus on factors that affect the health of Houstonians.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A campaign aims to encourage people to slow down in residential neighborhoods. And New York Times senior writer Jason DeParle talks about his years covering poverty and international migration.
Posted on · Crime is down and development up in the north Houston area many still refer to as “Gunspoint”
Posted on · The nationwide trend is also happening in Houston.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How federal disaster money favors the rich, the pros and cons of lowering the legal blood alcohol limit, Children at Risk's annual Growing Up In Houston report, and developing the city’s image as an arts and culture destination.
Posted on · The chairman of a homeless housing nonprofit says housing people is cheaper than doing nothing.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about financial challenges many Houstonians face, Rep. Dan Crenshaw discusses the shutdown, we meet Rob Melrose of the Alley Theatre, and Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Posted on · The report offers suggestions for improving the city's "transit equity." That includes more frequent service along with additional late-night buses.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A new study says one in five Texas children lives in poverty. Historian Michael Beschloss discusses his book, Presidents of War. We answer your winter gardening questions. And performers tell us about their show, Midtown Live.
Posted on · Mental health resources are already scarce for low-income individuals and even harder to find in Spanish.
Posted on · After criticism for how it has handled affordable housing, the city is trying to change how it’s doing things.
Posted on · Some say the ordinance will hurt residents that are already adversely affected by Harvey