Weather
National Weather Service Seeks Input On Possible Changes To Weather Warning System
Posted on · The agency is responding to the new ways people are getting their urgent weather information.
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Houston Matters
‘Prophetic City’ Says The Future Of America Will Look A Lot Like Houston
Posted on · Dr. Stephen Klineberg, the sociologist behind Rice University's annual Houston Area Survey, discusses his new book, which he describes as "a book about Houston, written by the people of Houston."
Houston Matters
Friday’s Houston Matters: Policy Changes To Aid Recovery, And Voting During A Pandemic (May 22, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Bars reopening across the state, policy changes to help the economic recovery, voters' concerns about going to the polls during a pandemic, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: The Next Phase Of Reopening, And The Annual Houston Area Survey (May 19, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The latest plans to further reopen Texas businesses, City Council Member Greg Travis, and results from the 2020 Houston Area Survey.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Special Ed In Charter Schools, Third Ward Survey, And Food Insecurity (Nov. 18, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A recent survey examines life in the Third Ward, we discuss how Houston addresses food insecurity, and we get an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Survey Reveals Texans’ Opinions On How To Fund Public Schools, As Legislative Session Nears Close
Posted on · Views tend to differ between demographics.
News
Full Show: Annual Survey Reveals What Concerns Houstonians (May 13, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Dr. Stephen Klineberg reveals the findings of his 38th annual Houston Area Survey. Plus, a local veterinarian answers your questions. And we get an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Survey: Flooding Rises To Rival Traffic As Houstonians’ Greatest Concern
Posted on · While traffic remains the biggest concern of Houstonians, the 37th annual Houston Area Survey indicates flooding is quickly becoming number two.
Houston Matters
Full Show: What The Annual Houston Area Survey Tells Us About Our City (April 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn what the 2018 Houston Area Survey tells us about Houstonians and their lives. And we check in on the latest Houston sports stories.
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New Survey Takes An In-Depth Look At Harvey’s Impact
Posted on · The survey says many Texans still haven’t fully recovered from Harvey three months after the storm.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey Victim Survey, And A New Plan For Downtown (Dec. 5, 2017)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The Texas voter ID law is back in the courts. A new survey examines the plight of Harvey victims. We learn about efforts to collect oral histories from Hurricane Harvey. We discuss what's in a new long-term plan for downtown Houston. And Dr. Andy Boyd examines if it's possible for humans to understand everything.
Houston Matters
Survey Aims To Track Long-Term, Human Effects Of Harvey
Posted on · Researchers will record what recovery looks like for individuals and neighborhoods -- along with public opinion regarding policies that could help prepare for future disasters.
Houston Matters
Survey: Consumers And Congress Disagree On The Definition Of Affordable Healthcare
Posted on · A new survey examines the opinions of doctors and consumers regarding the cost of healthcare and how to reduce it.
Education
Nine Out Of 10 Teachers Surveyed Say Election Has Had A Negative Impact On Students
Posted on · In the 10 days after the election of Donald Trump, nearly 900 incidents of harassment and intimidation were reported around the country.
Houston Matters
Are All Scientists Atheists?
Posted on · Are all scientists atheists? Do they believe religion and science can co-exist? These are some of the questions scientists answered in a recent survey conducted by Dr. Elaine Ecklund, the director of Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program. She conducted a survey of scientists worldwide to examine their views on religion. The results defy […]