Posted on · You might not think skiing is a big deal in Greater Houston, given our steamy weather and flat terrain -- but you'd be wrong. Houston Public Media's Edel Howlin finds where skiers hang out in Houston.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Educators are gathering in Houston to discuss how to better engage Latinos in STEM fields. Then, we examine the stories of African Americans at the Olympic games. Plus, our political experts discuss the latest news. And we meet skiing enthusiasts in the Bayou City.
Posted on · "Why are these people so crazy?" Caldwell wondered when she first watched aerials skiing at age 12. Now she's the women's world champion, spinning and somersaulting some 60 feet high in the air
Posted on · Living in Houston, you might feel pretty far removed from the world of winter sports. But, surprisingly, plenty of individuals and clubs throughout Greater Houston are dedicated to sports like figure skating, skiing, hockey -- and even curling.
Posted on · The women's giant slalom race was postponed due to adverse weather conditions — but a women's snowboarding event moved forward, resulting in a number of crashes and falls
Posted on · There's a lot of physical activity you can engage in here in Houston. Biking, running, swimming, hiking. Skiing is harder to come by (which may be what prompted one Houston Matters listener's suggestion of turning the Astrodome into a giant ski slope). That doesn't mean there aren't avid skiers here. With the 2014 Winter Olympics […]
Posted on · We sure do love our acronyms, don't we? We watch HBO, type LOL, eat PB&J. In education circles, an acronym of choice for some years now has been STEM – a reference to science, technology, engineering and math – four fields of study in which many would like to see the next generation of Americans […]