Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2054: The Zephyr
Posted on · Episode: 2054 The Zephyr, a silver streak across America in 1934. Today, a silver streak.
Tag: travel
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.
Houston Matters
Texas Travelers Required To Quarantine, And No More Spitting In Baseball: 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
Coronavirus Leaves Summer Vacation And Travel Plans Up In The Air
Posted on · Tourism experts from Houston and Galveston say they expect travelers to take more spur-of-the-moment day trips this summer.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Holiday Travel Tips, And Bill Nye The Science Guy (Nov. 26, 2019)
Posted on · On today's Houston Matters: As holiday travelers take to the air and roads, we offer travel tips and a refresher on the right way to drive in Houston. Plus WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg tells his story. And we talk with Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Houston Matters
Rick Steves Takes Houston Symphony Patrons On A Guided Tour Of Europe
Posted on · The PBS travel expert is in Houston this weekend for three concerts with the symphony.
Houston Matters
Houston Airports Served A Record 58.3 Million Travelers In 2018
Posted on · Amid record travel and the 50th birthday of the Bush Airport, representatives from the Houston Airport System answer listener questions about the region's three airports.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Deer Park Chemical Fire, And Houston Airports (March 18, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The latest on the continuing fire at a Deer Park petrochemical facility, answers to your questions about Houston airports, exploring the city's Nigerian community, and the latest on local sports.
Houston Matters
Some Rules Of The Road For Your Holiday Travel Safety
Posted on · Million of Texans will travel for Thanksgiving. Local law enforcement representatives remind us of best practices on Texas roads and highways.