Economy
Houston ranks second in residents behind on rent in U.S. according to survey
Posted on · Nationally, 15% of renters are behind on rent, according to the survey.
Tag: rent
Energy & Environment
Electricity Disconnections To Resume In Texas As Summer Heat Arrives
Posted on · The moratorium will be lifted on June 18, two days before a forecasted hotter-than-normal summer arrives.
National
‘These Are Deaths That Could Have Been Prevented,’ Says Researcher Studying Evictions
Posted on · A federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on Dec. 31. Kathryn Leifheit of UCLA says new data suggest evictions are linked to increases in coronavirus cases and deaths.
National
More Americans Pay Rent On Credit Cards As Lawmakers Fail To Pass Relief Bill
Posted on · Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper into debt — forced to pay bills or even their rent on credit cards. It's a sign of trouble ahead for the economy.
Business
Suburbs Buck Trend Of Houston-Wide Rent Decline During Pandemic
Posted on · Apartment rents in the city’s suburbs are back up to pre-pandemic levels, while those inside the 610-Loop continue to drop.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Harris County To Train 300 New Contact Tracers By Next Week
Posted on · As Houston enters its 10th week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Rent Relief, And Serving Aboard The USNS Mercy (May 7, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A potential city rent relief program, recommendations from a nonprofit disaster relief group, serving aboard a medical relief ship, the Supreme Court streams audio of oral arguments, and challenges facing the deaf community.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Navigating The Latest Oil Crash, And COVID-19 Survivor Stories (April 30, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Navigating the latest oil crash, the ramifications of potential rent strikes, the pandemic's effect on transportation, and COVID-19 survivors share their stories.
Coronavirus
Rent Is Due. But Thousands Of Texans Have Lost Their Jobs Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic.
Posted on · Evictions across the state are halted until at least April 20, thanks to a Texas Supreme Court moratorium. But both renters and landlords are worried about what comes next.
Top Stories
Houston’s Role In A Low-Carbon Energy Future, Slowing Growth Of Local Economy Impacts Rent Prices, And Fort Worth Police Chief Says He’s ‘Deeply Sorry’ About Fatal Shooting
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
World Doctors Orchestra Makes Houston Debut And “Rent” Celebrates Major Anniversary
Posted on · Music meets medicine, and stars of a Tony Award-winning rock musical stop by the studio.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Occidental-Anadarko Merger, And Preventing Radicalization (Aug. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday Houston Matters: What's next now that Occidental and Anadarko have merged, a former skinhead explains what drives people to hate, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and the 20th anniversary of the musical Rent.
Business
Houston Rent Growth Slower Than In Other Texas Metros
Posted on · Researchers credit Harvey and the supply of apartments.
Local
Housing Costs Growing Faster For Low-Income Families
Posted on · The nationwide trend is also happening in Houston.
Houston Matters
Rising Rents, And A School Dress Code For Parents: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.