Business
Houston’s Tilman Fertitta Takes Hospitality, Gaming Business Public To Increase Footprint
Posted on · Fertitta hopes it will give him more capital to expand his business empire, which has been suffering in the pandemic.
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Sports
Rockets’ General Manager’s Hong Kong Comments Anger China
Posted on · The now-deleted tweet sparked an outcry that included the Chinese Basketball Association — whose president is Yao Ming, the former Rockets star center — saying it was suspending its relationship with the team.
Houston Matters
Hockey Talks Continue, And A Monkey On The Loose: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
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.
Houston Matters
Tilman Fertitta Has Monthly Discussions About Bringing An NHL Team To Houston
Posted on · The Houston Rockets owner and restaurant mogul discusses his hopes to bring professional hockey to Houston and his new book, Shut Up and Listen!
Houston Matters
Full Show: Sen. Ted Cruz On Foreign Policy, And Tilman Fertitta On Business (Sept. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Sen. Ted Cruz discusses foreign policy. Tilman Feritta talks about his new book, Shut Up And Listen! And we get an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Texans On The Verge Of Clinching A Playoff Berth And Could Still Nab A First-Round Bye
Posted on · Writer Jeff Balke updates us on developments in Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Diversity, Fund Raising Ability, Hotels Can Help Houston’s Bid For 2020 Democratic Convention
Posted on · Renee Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs, says the Democratic victories in the midterm election can also be an advantage for the Bayou City.
Houston Matters
Banning Red Light Cameras, and a Posh Rating for a Houston Hotel: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Week’s News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts breaks down the week's news.
Houston Matters
Could Houston Really Score An NHL Team?
Posted on · We explore the reasons why Houston would seem to have an edge at this moment in bringing a NHL franchise to town.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Hockey In Houston, And Year-End Tax Advice (Dec. 7, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The City of Houston is about to tell some Harvey victims what repairs they need to make to their property. Author Reza Aslan talks about the decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. We discuss the possibility of an NHL team coming here. A tax expert answers your questions. And comedian Hari Kondabolu takes on Apu from The Simpsons.
News
Rockets Owner Fertitta Interested In NHL Team In Houston
Posted on · The businessman and restaurateur has previously indicated interest in owning a hockey team
Houston Matters
Harvey Debris Removal, And The NHL In Houston: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The News
Posted on · From the latest assessment of how much Harvey debris has been removed, to the possibility of the NHL bringing a team to Houston -- our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week's news.
News
Rockets Formally Welcome New Owner Tilman Fertitta
Posted on · The Houston NBA franchise now becomes a part of Fertitta’s massive portfolio.
Houston Matters
Traffic After Harvey, And Fertitta Buys The Rockets: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · From especially bad traffic after Harvey, to JJ Watt's fundraising for Harvey relief, to Tilman Fertitta buying the Rockets -- our panel of “non-experts” discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week's news.
Houston Matters
Tilman Fertitta To Buy Rockets For $2.2 Billion
Posted on · Tilman Fertitta is buying the Houston Rockets, and the Astros landed former Cy Young-winner Justin Verlander to boost their chances in the postseason. Jeff Balke discusses the latest Houston sports stories.