Houston Matters
Rick Springfield reflects on his music and some wild times in Houston
Posted on · The artist behind '80’s hits like Jessie’s Girl and Human Touch is in town Saturday for the Moon 2 Mars Festival at Space Center Houston.
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Town Square
Holiday Light Displays, Activities & Short-Distance Trips from Houston
Posted on · Great ideas of activities to do with your family this holiday season.
Arts & Culture
The best places to see holiday lights in Houston in 2022
Posted on · Several Houston-area neighborhoods offer extensive, themed light displays that can be enjoyed free of charge by community members. There also are ticketed displays being held throughout the region this month.
Houston Matters
Astros snuff out Elton John concert like a candle in the wind: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
NASA
Space Center Houston announces expansion with new moon, Mars facilities
Posted on · In addition to the new terrain spaces, visitors will also be able to watch actual astronaut training through an elevated exhibit hall.
NASA
Students Train Like Astronauts At Space Center University
Posted on · There's a focus on international cooperation as NASA moves to the next phase in space travel.
Local
Five Houston Museums Aim To Increase Diversity In Governing Boards
Posted on · The “Facing Change” program by the American Alliance of Museums will help the institutions improve their connections with the communities they serve.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Petrochemical Industry Emergency Response Efforts, And NASA’s Twins Studies (June 4, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How petrochemical officials communicate with the public in emergency situations, NASA's study of twins, 3D printing human tissue, and a new book about the Rough Riders.
inDepth
50 Years Later, What Do Today’s Kids Think About The First Moon Landing?
Posted on · The old equipment used during the moon landing can be baffling to youngsters raised on digital technology. But they have lots of ideas on how to make the trip better if they ever get to go themselves.
Local
Tuskegee Fighter Pilots Visit Houston To Remember The Historic Flight Squadron
Posted on · Retired Lieutenant Colonels Harry T. Stewart and Alexander Jefferson are featured in a documentary that premieres Monday at Space Center Houston.
Houston Matters
How An Astronaut Almost Drowned In Space
Posted on · A new documentary called EVA 23 details how a 2013 spacewalk outside the International Space Station nearly turned tragic.
Houston Matters
Space Center Houston: City’s First Certified Autism Center
Posted on · Space Center Houston says it’s now designated as a Certified Autism Center. It’s the first in Houston to earn that designation.
News
Former NASA Human Research Program Chief Scientist Joins Space Center Houston
Posted on · One of the main tasks of Dr. John B. Charles will be helping to interpret space research via exhibits and presentations
NASA
Ellen Ochoa, First Hispanic Director Of Johnson Space Center, Retires
Posted on · Her tenure has made the JSC more adaptive and has included an increase of diversity in the workforce, as well as involvement in missions to the International Space Station
Houston Matters
Ten Things The New Horizons Mission Taught Us About Pluto
Posted on · In January 2006, NASA launched the New Horizons probe into space to take a closeup look at Pluto. Now, we look back at its findings.