Town Square
Holiday Gift Guide: Navigating the Holiday Shopping Season
Posted on · Tips and advice on which products and deals to be on the lookout for this holiday season.
Tag: toys
Education
Houston elementary students conduct annual survey on most popular holiday toys
Posted on · The survey results from Longfellow Elementary showed most third- to fifth-graders want an iPhone or the latest PlayStation for the holidays.
Houston Matters
Photos: Houston Toy Museum connects people through shared nostalgia
Posted on · Houston Matters visits the Houston Toy Museum in The Heights.
Houston Matters
Children killed by gun violence, and the week in politics (Nov. 16, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine why the number of children killed by gun violence is on the rise in Houston. And we discuss the week in politics.
Town Square
Joy and laughter with comedian Tom Papa and hall of fame game inventor Jeffrey Breslow
Posted on · This comedian and game inventor share what it’s like to have a dream job and live a life of play.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2202: Brownie Cameras
Posted on · Episode: 2202 Brownie cameras and brownie sprites — two sides of one coin. Today, cameras and sprites.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2174: A Toy Factory
Posted on · Episode: 2174 The home as a toy factory. Today, toys for us kids to play with.
Business
Toys R Us Is Coming Back But With A Different Approach
Posted on · More than a year after filing for bankruptcy, the chain is relaunching in Texas and New Jersey. Its new stores will feature spaces for toy demonstrations and events.
News
Game Over For Toys R Us: Chain Going Out Of Business
Posted on · Toys R Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. The chain has struggled through a bankruptcy process, facing heavy debt inherited from a 2005 buyout and intense competition from Walmart and Amazon
Houston Matters
Grownups and Their Legos: Inside Brick Fiesta Houston
Posted on · Houston Matters visits a traveling event for Lego lovers.
News
In Time For The Holidays, Report Flags Dangerous Toys
Posted on · The holiday season is here and parents are out shopping for toys to give to their little ones. Just in time, a new report warns consumers about hazardous toys.
Houston Matters
What Two Houston Girls Want For Christmas
Posted on · Two Houston girls talk about what they want for Christmas: Money and American Girl Dolls.