Houston Matters
What the State of the Union means for Houston (Feb. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.
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Houston Matters
A Major League typo: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
Education
University of Houston asked students to wear neon vests after police drew weapon on a Black student
Posted on · The university distributed vests to theater students after an officer drew a gun on a Black student rehearsing a violent scene last year. Officials walked back the requirement amid recent student criticism.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3112: Creative Director
Posted on · Episode: 3112 Donald Barthelme: Creative Editor. Today, a sheriff of an editor.
Town Square
Putting Focus on Eye Care and Health
Posted on · The importance of keeping your eyes healthy and avoiding risk of serious vision disorders.
Education
University of Houston removes dean focused on racial disparities, LGBTQ+ outcomes and immigrant experiences in social system
Posted on · Dettlaff is a full professor with tenure, and he confirmed that he plans to continue his work at University of Houston for now.Â
Education News
Father-son duo will both graduate during this year’s UH fall commencement
Posted on · Levi Cook and his 58-year-old father Ross Cook will both receive their bachelor's degrees this weekend.
Local
Houston man Aamir Ali found dead in Canyon Lake after going missing during camping trip
Posted on · Authorities had been searching for Ali, a 22-year-old former University of Houston student, since he was reported missing on Saturday.
Food
One of the first robot servers in Houston rolls out at UH’s Eric’s Restaurant
Posted on · Servi is the newest addition to the team at Eric's, which is part of the Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership.
Texas
Authorities continue search for Houston man reported missing at Canyon Lake
Posted on · Aamir Ali, a 22-year-old former University of Houston student, was last seen Friday night by friends he was camping with. Some of his personal belongings were found Saturday near the water.
Health & Science
University of Houston fentanyl vaccine research a ‘game changer’, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Posted on · The UH vaccine eliminates "the high" of the drug and the possibility of overdosing.
Health & Science
Researchers are developing a fentanyl vaccine that could reduce overdoses and relapses
Posted on · Fentanyl is the leading cause of opioid deaths in Texas, increasing five-fold in recent years.
Houston Matters
DA outlines election investigation (Nov. 21, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The Harris County District Attorney's Office outlines how a criminal investigation into alleged irregularities on Election Day will be handled and responds to criticism about supposed political motivations for it.
Houston
Cougar cubs, including University of Houston’s next live mascot, are newest additions at zoo
Posted on · Shasta VII and Louie, who are about 8 weeks old, were discovered alone in late October by a rancher in Washington state. They will eventually be exhibited at the Houston Zoo.
Houston Matters
Election results and analysis (Nov. 9, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We review what we know about Tuesday's election and what it means going forward. And ballet dancer Lauren Anderson talks about her life with poet Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, who wrote a new play about it.