Houston Matters
What Is ‘Carbon Neutral’ Oil And Could It Help Climate Change?
Posted on · Some oil producers are touting efforts to pursue ways to simultaneously scrub carbon dioxide from the air while producing more oil.
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Houston Matters
Full Show: Carbon Neutral Oil, And Highway Construction Updates (June 7, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Carbon neutral oil, an update on local freeway projects, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and pianist Kenny Broberg.
Arts & Culture
WATCH: GONZO Transforms I-45 Underpass With Colorful Mural
Posted on · The mural’s colors and icons represent the area’s four surrounding neighborhoods: EaDo, Eastwood, Third Ward and UH.
Houston Matters
On Walt Whitman’s 200 Birthday, Reflecting On His Recently Discovered Works
Posted on · Houston Matters revisits conversations with Zach Turpin about unearthing some previously unknown works by the Romantic poet.
Top Stories
Joe Biden Campaigns In Houston, Eminent Domain Reform Dies In Texas Legislature, And $20 Million In State Funds Approved For UH College Of Medicine
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Education News
Texas Legislature Approves $20 Million For UH College Of Medicine
Posted on · The funds will help with start-up costs, including curriculum development and hiring faculty and staff.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
Houston Chamber Choir Releases Major CD And Actor Brett Cullen Directs World Premiere
Posted on · We sit down with TV and movie star Brett Cullen and give you the scoop on the Houston Chamber Choir’s new album, which is garnering rave reviews.
Houston Matters
Veteran Actors And UH Alums Returning To Their Roots In More Ways Than One
Posted on · Sally Mayes and Brett Cullen return to their alma mater to produce a new play, Contradiction of the Southern Soul.
In-Depth
50 Years Later, What Do Today’s Kids Think About The First Moon Landing?
Posted on · The old equipment used during the moon landing can be baffling to youngsters raised on digital technology. But they have lots of ideas on how to make the trip better if they ever get to go themselves.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Report On Surge Flooding, And Our Weekly Political Roundup (May 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A report says we need to go beyond a coastal spine to protect Greater Houston from flooding, we break down the week's political stories, a researcher interviews some 600 women at Texas abortion clinics, and two UH alums return to premiere a new play.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The UH Medical School, And Comedian Ramy Youssef (May 3, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: An update on Proposition B, a look at the medical school at UH, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and comedian Ramy Youssef.
Education News
Governor Greg Abbott Gives Green Light To University Of Houston College Of Medicine
Posted on · The Texas House and Senate had both passed legislation recognizing the college in the state's Education Code.
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: Two Different Films, Two Takes On Bonnie And Clyde
Posted on · In the latest installment of the Houston Matters movie segment, The Bigger Picture, we look at how two infamous figures are portrayed in two very different films: the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde and 2019 Netflix film The Highwaymen.
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How Old Is Too Old — Or Too Young — To Run For President?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how the electorate views age when it comes to elected office.
Health & Science
Tuberculosis Case Confirmed At University Of Houston
Posted on · Nobody else on campus has developed symptoms of TB at this time. UH is working with the Houston Health Department to identify any individuals who should be tested.