Houston Matters
Record travel expected here in Houston and nationwide over the next week
Posted on · AAA Texas projects more than 50 million travelers in the coming days.
Tag: travel
Houston Matters
Summer travel heats up (June 29, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Record-breaking travel numbers are expected over the 4th of July weekend. And we discuss how smartphones have changed our lives -- for better or worse.
Houston Matters
County suing over election bills (May 26, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced the county is suing the state of Texas over bills passed during the Texas Legislature specifically targeting Harris County elections. Menefee joins us to explain.
Houston Matters
Substantially sinking suburbs, and travel host Rick Steves (Oct. 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We discover why some of the city’s northern suburbs are sinking at a substantial rate. We discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we talk with travel host Rick Steves about his news series.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2244: The Gentleman Traveler
Posted on · Episode: 2244 The Gentleman traveler: Victorian polymath, Francis Galton. Today, we travel the wilds with the highborn.
Health & Science
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
Posted on · More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Health & Science
U.S. COVID cases start to rise again as the holidays approach
Posted on · After declining most of the fall, new infections are up again in more than half of U.S. states, worrying experts about what the holiday season may bring.
Houston Matters
Kids and the COVID vaccine, and Houston’s best Italian restaurants (Nov. 4, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A pediatrician answers your questions about kids and the COVID vaccine, what to expect during the holiday travel season, food writers discuss their favorite places for Italian cuisine in the city, and preserving the history of the Third Ward virtually.
Health & Science
Is It Safe To Travel Now That People Are Getting Vaccinated For COVID-19?
Posted on · Houston Matters host Craig Cohen spoke with experts about how vaccinations have changed traveling guidelines, and the safety precautions Houstonians should take if choosing to travel this summer.
Houston Matters
Health And Logistical Issues Of Traveling This Summer (May 13, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A federal judge deals a blow to the NRA's hopes of moving to Texas, how safe and challenging it will be to travel this summer, and what's taking the place of the Houston Art Car Parade this year.
Town Square
How To Plan A Safe Summer Vacation
Posted on · Today, we talk about summer travel – from trends to safety. What's safe to do if you're vaccinated, unvaccinated or traveling with children?
Politics
Ted Cruz Cites ‘Wanting To Be A Good Dad’ For Overnight Trip To Cancún During Texas Power Outages
Posted on · First spotted at an airport by a social media user who posted his photo, there was an immediate outcry overnight that a U.S. senator would travel out of the state amid the worst storm in many Texans' lifetimes.
Houston
Bush Intercontinental Joins Hobby Airport In Using Facial Recognition Technology
Posted on · The new technology is supposed to speed up the entry process.
Transportation
COVID Concerns Mean Fewer Passengers At Houston’s Airports This Thanksgiving
Posted on · Airport officials say they're prepared to take a financial hit during what's usually their busiest travel time.
Houston Matters
How The Pandemic Has Affected Travel And Tourism (Oct. 28, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The economic vitality of the health care industry, our weekly political roundup, how the pandemic has affected the travel and tourism industries, and Houstonians participate in virtual runs.