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Luby’s Will Close This Year. This Is What Texans Won’t Forget
Posted on · We asked, you answered. TPR readers and listeners chimed in to share their favorite Luby's memories.
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Houston Matters
Full Show: Mental Health And Mass Shootings, The Weekly Political Roundup, And Houston Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 7, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: The Menninger Clinic's new president, the role of mental health in mass shootings, the weekly political roundup, highlights from Houston Restaurant Weeks, and answers from a local astronomer.
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Gunman Who Fired Into An Oklahoma City Restaurant Was Shot Dead By 2 Bystanders
Posted on · Police say a man fired a handgun into Louie's Grill & Bar in Oklahoma City and turned to flee. But he was confronted by two men who saw what was happening and then got their guns.
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Houston Restaurants, Chefs At Record High For James Beard Nominations, As Semifinalists
Posted on · The James Beard Foundation will announce the final Restaurant and Chef Award nominees in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 14.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Involving The Private Sector In Storm Prep, And Political Roundup (Oct. 18, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A local expert says the private sector should get involved in preparing for the next big storm. Then, our political experts discuss the latest political stories. We revisit the investigation of eleven unsolved murder cases in and around Galveston. And the Pappas restaurant chain celebrates 50 years.
Houston Matters
Meet an Avid Houston Yelper
Posted on · We meet Houstonian Mark Wang, a Yelper — an avid user of the Yelp restaurant review app.
Houston Matters
Report: Houston’s Thriving Restaurant Scene Isn’t Savory for Everyone
Posted on · More than 230,000 people work in some 10,000 restaurants in Greater Houston. But a new report says despite the industry's huge economic impact on the region, working conditions in many of these establishments are poor. We talk about the findings from the recent survey on Houston's restaurant industry, the recommendations to improve working conditions for […]
Houston Matters
Meet an Avid Houston Yelper
Posted on · We meet Houstonian Mark Wang, a Yelper — an avid user of the Yelp restaurant review app.
Houston Matters
Meet an Avid Houston Yelper
Posted on · We meet Houstonian Mark Wang, a Yelper — an avid user of the Yelp restaurant review app.
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Drunk Driving, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, and The Full Menu: Houston Matters for Thursday, July 3, 2014
Posted on · Many Texans will travel and party on Independence Day Friday, and through the weekend. So, naturally, law enforcement will also be active, stepping up efforts to crack down on drunk driving. Officials here in Harris County — where we routinely lead the nation in fatal accidents involving intoxicated drivers, and just in the last two […]
Houston Matters
What Restaurants Is Houston Missing?
Posted on · Greater Houston has a varied and growing restaurant industry. There are few things weâre missing in Greater Houston, food-wise. And we have options for just about any budget. But amid so many options for our food dollar, how challenging is it to maintain a restaurant in Houston? We consider the restaurant scene in Houston from […]
Houston Matters
Valentine’s Day: It’s Not Just for Lovers
Posted on · February 14th is a day that can divide people. Some love it. Some hate it. Some see it merely as a Hallmark holiday – manufactured to guilt you into buying cards, candy, teddy bears with hearts on them, jewelry and the like. Houston Matters Producer Conner Clifton falls into the hater category, but he has […]
Houston Matters
Restaurant Week Showcases Galveston’s Culinary Treasures
Posted on · Galveston's Restaurant Week starts on Sunday. We'll take a look at the event and the city's food scene year round. More: Galveston Restaurant Week preview:
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How Are Houston Small Businesses Faring in Houston Economy?
Posted on · Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this was a big weekend for holiday shoppers. It was also a big weekend for small businesses in Houston. Thatâs because Small Business Saturday encourages customers to shop local. So today, weâre taking a look at how small businesses are faring in Houston. Are they thriving or dying out? […]