Houston Matters
In Moments Of Great Social Change, America Has A History Of Violence
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the role violence has played in social change, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Astros-Indians Preview, And Texans Win in Overtime
Posted on · Sportswriter Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Commissioners Court Votes On Astrodome, And Measuring Presidential Accomplishments (Feb. 13, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Harris County Commissioners voted to move forward with Astrodome renovation plans. We visit the public radio stations at Greater Houston's two historically black universities. A new book examines American presidents from the past century based solely on their accomplishments. And we go inside the world of figure skating in Houston.
Black History Month
WATCH: The Legacy Of Texas Southern University
Posted on · When established, it was the only public higher learning institution for African Americans within Houston's city limits
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TSU Student Shot Near Campus, In Stable Condition
Posted on · A student from TSU was shot by two armed men outside his on campus housing
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Racial Quotas in Housing and “Deli Man” Ziggy Gruber: Thursday’s show (February 26, 2015)
Posted on · The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The department awarded tax credits for low-income housing in Dallas to encourage new affordable housing in blighted areas using race-neutral criteria. A group called the Inclusive Communities Project sued, saying the agency approved more applications in […]
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Houston Matters for Wed., Oct. 23, 2013
Posted on · On Thursday, Oct .24, Texas Southern University will host a community meeting called “Policing the Police” â itâs a panel discussion about police procedures. The event stems from recent articles about police misconduct published by the Texas Observer. On this edition of Houston Matters, in advance of the meeting, we talk with Texas Observer writer […]