university of houston students – Houston Public Media

News

Ellen DeGeneres Gives Away Tickets, Rallies Astros Fans at The University of Houston

Posted on October 25, 2017 · The Ellen Show surprised University of Houston students on Tuesday by hosting a costume contest in which the winners were given tickets to the World Series.

Houston Matters

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, and the life of Ken Caminiti (May 31, 2022)

Posted on May 31, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Rep. Sylvia Garcia answers listener questions, we learn why former Houston Astros star Ken Caminiti admitted he'd used steroids long before anyone else did, and we discuss a piece of artwork at the MFAH that's been at the center of some controversy.

Town Square

Is the Second Amendment too vague? Most Americans now want stricter gun laws and universal background checks

Posted on May 27, 2022 · Today, we talk with legal experts and take listener calls for a discussion on what limits and restrictions should go along with gun ownership, considering the right to bear arms. Plus, news updates from Uvalde and the NRA Convention in Houston.

Houston Matters

Baby formula shortage, and bacteria on Texas beaches (May 23, 2022)

Posted on May 23, 2022 · On Monday's show: How the shortage of baby formula is affecting Houston families, and dealing with the problem of high concentrations of bacteria on Texas beaches -- some of it from human waste. Plus a gardening expert answers questions, and we get an update on Houston sports.

Houston Matters

Electricity prices spiking, and new plans for the T-MEC Corridor (May 12, 2022)

Posted on May 12, 2022 · On Thursday's show: What energy consumers should know after recent price spikes, a hiccup in Texas-Mexico relations, a fiction novel set in the Sikh Empire, and Latino Jews in Houston.

Tag: university of houston students

News

Ellen DeGeneres Gives Away Tickets, Rallies Astros Fans at The University of Houston

Stories like this are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations and corporate partners. If you value our reporting, join others and make a gift to Houston Public Media.

DONATE