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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rockets Owner Fertitta Interested In NHL Team In Houston
Posted on · The businessman and restaurateur has previously indicated interest in owning a hockey team
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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.
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Rockets Formally Welcome New Owner Tilman Fertitta
Posted on · The Houston NBA franchise now becomes a part of Fertitta’s massive portfolio.
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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.
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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.
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Houston Rockets Have New Owner: Businessman Tilman Fertitta
Posted on · The terms of the sale haven't been disclosed yet.
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Full Show: An Update On The Reservoirs, And Advice For Filing Flood Claims (Sept. 5, 2017)
Posted on · We check in on the status of our over-taxed reservoirs, and we offer you some advice on filing insurance claims in the aftermath of flooding.
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Patrick And Straus Meet, And Winning Back The Crab Shack: The Good, Bad & Ugly Of The News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on the latest news stories.
Sports
Who Could Be The New Owner Of The Houston Rockets?
Posted on · Some local business leaders are expressing interest in buying the Rockets now that longtime owner Les Alexander is selling the franchise. The Rockets are positioned to stay in Houston but the asking price won’t be cheap.
Sports
Tilman Fertitta Donates $20 Million To Renovate UH Basketball Arena
Posted on · The restaurant and gaming magnate’s gift covers a third of the cost of refurbishing the 47-year-old Hofheinz Pavilion. The structure will be renamed the Fertitta Center when it reopens.