Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: ‘Creed III’ and life after incarceration
Posted on · Houston Matters considers the challenges of returning to society after time in prison.
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Education
University of Houston approves program to save students up to 60% on textbooks
Posted on · Each semester students will pay a set fee of $299, which includes both fall and spring semesters, but will drop to $180 in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Two downtown Houston murals celebrate Black women, social change in honor of Black History Month
Posted on · One of the murals honors State Representative Senfronia Thompson, who is serving her 25th term in the Texas Legislature.
Town Square
How Black History is Taught in Schools Today
Posted on · Why some states are trying to limit what is taught in the classroom and the importance of knowing our full history.
Health & Science
UH Downtown opens new wellness center to improve quality of life on campus
Posted on · The Wellness and Success Center is twice the size of UHD’s current Student Life Center.Â
Houston Matters
SCOTUS on affirmative action, and UH-Downtown President Loren Blanchard (Nov. 1, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The Supreme Court is considering affirmative action, we hear from incumbent County Judge Lina Hidalgo, we'll meet the President of UH-Downtown, and we learn about music in "just intonation."
Town Square
Is there a way to stall inflation? And, should Texas state law enforcement agencies have equal blame for the poor response to the Uvalde shooting?
Posted on · Historically, what has worked in stopping inflation and bringing prices down? Two experts join us to help understand and navigate these difficult financial times. Plus, an inside report from the Texas Public Radio newsroom with updates on the Uvalde school shooting testimonies.
Town Square
How to avoid getting in the red when shopping on Black Friday
Posted on · Experts breakdown holiday spending from supply chain issues to the best Black Friday deals.
Town Square
Who decided what is on our library shelves?
Posted on · Experts examine the role of challenged books in society and education.
Town Square
A look into how the world’s economy and supply chain impact American wallets
Posted on · Economic experts look into how an infrastructure bill, unemployment, and gaps in the supply chain and what it all mean to our pocket books.
The Coronavirus In Greater Houston
As COVID-19 Surges, What Does The Future Of Nursing Look Like In Houston?
Posted on · Dr. Linda Dune, the director of nursing at the University of Houston-Downtown, spoke with Houston Public Media about how nursing students are facing the pandemic.
Town Square
Public Artists Take To The Streets And Turn Houston Into ‘Big Dreams’
Posted on · The city-wide art festival "Big Walls, Big Dreams" will feature over 20 large-scale murals by local and national artists beginning this Friday, May 21.
Town Square
The Future Of The Workforce
Posted on · The pandemic created a sudden shift from in-office work requirements to scatter across millions of private homes. Now that vaccines are turning the tide, many are left wondering if they should return to a cubicle at all.
Town Square
‘Quarantine Creatives’ Finds A Way To Think Beyond Social Distancing
Posted on · Feeling stuck on a problem? Our guests weigh in on how to adapt and overcome using creative solutions.
Town Square
The Year in Politics
Posted on · This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives.