Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest global, national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We learn about Gov. Abbott's new school safety plan. Our experts break down the latest national, state, and local political stories. We discuss some peculiar methods Texas has used to solve crimes. And we meet some local competitive Scrabble players.
Posted on · As Santa Fe High School students return to class, Houston Matters learns about the role school counselors play in helping them deal with a traumatic event.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn how counselors help students return to class after a school shooting. Sleep expert Dr. Richard Castriotta answers your questions. And we recap the Rockets' playoff loss to the Warriors.
Posted on · The attack at Noblesville West Middle School happened around 9 a.m.
Posted on · The governor is touting a telemedicine program at Texas Tech as a possible tool to prevent school shootings. But could it work statewide?
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about a telemedicine program out of Texas Tech that might help stop school shootings. We discuss integration of renewable energy into the power grid. A local ophthalmologist answers your eye care questions. And we visit a convention for fans of Minecraft.
Posted on · NPR’s John Burnett was in Austin and updates Houston Matters on who will take part in this week's meetings.
Posted on · House State Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Cook joined a growing chorus of Texas politicians who have already asked Abbott to call back lawmakers to weigh proposals on the issue
Posted on · State Sen. Larry Taylor says student vigilance will be just one part of a multifaceted solution to preventing further school shootings.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We bring you the latest on the shooting at Santa Fe High School. We discuss how law enforcement prepare to respond to these events.
Posted on · The 200-year-old firearms manufacturer has struck a deal to stave off creditors as it tries to reorganize amid falls in sales and louder calls for gun control
Posted on · Cruz is accused of carrying out the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Student walkouts are planned across the country to protest gun violence. Even though most of the region is on Spring Break, there are still activities planned in Greater Houston. Then, we discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas. Plus, an expert talks about antibiotic-resistant epidemics. And an expert on Houston wildlife answers your questions.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Superintendent Richard Carranza is leaving HISD. We recap what's at stake on Primary Election Day. We discuss school safety in Greater Houston. And Stephanie Wittels Wachs talks about her new memoir.