Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2436: John Jacob Niles
Posted on · Episode: 2436 John Jacob Niles: Looking beyond the consummate showman. Today, John Jacob Niles.
Tag: Venezuela
Politics
Houston-area families reunite after imprisoned Citgo executives freed from Venezuela
Posted on · The remaining five members of the "Citgo 6," along with two other Americans who had been jailed by the Venezuelan government, were released Saturday as part of a prisoner swap.
Politics
Joe Biden says he’ll push to free political prisoners. Houston’s ‘Citgo 6’ families are waiting
Posted on · President Joe Biden signed an executive order that aims to deter the wrongful detention of Americans abroad while helping to secure the release of those currently being held hostage. But local families wonder how it will help them.
Energy & Environment
Biden announces ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine
Posted on · Until now, Washington had worked with European allies to limit the impact of sanctions on energy trade. The U.S. ban marks a divergence from its partners, which rely on Russia for oil and gas.
Immigration
Houston’s New Short-Term Shelter Offers Respite To Migrant Families
Posted on · The shelter, or "family transfer center," offers food and other accommodations to families who have recently been processed and released by federal officials at the Texas-Mexico border.
Immigration
Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants With Temporary Status
Posted on · Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the court Monday that federal immigration law prohibits people who entered the country illegally and now have Temporary Protected Status from seeking “green cards” to remain in the country permanently.
Arts & Culture
Houston Mural Festival Invites Houstonians To ‘Refresh’ After A Challenging Year
Posted on · "Big Walls, Big Dreams," produced by UpArt Studios, offers art lovers a chance to view large murals from artists across Houston, with a thenme of "Refresh Houston" -- bringing "new life to old buildings," and providing a refreshing change from the pandemic, organizers said.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 140: Apollo Chamber Players
Posted on · The Apollo Chamber Players perform music from Venezuela and a string quartet by Bartók.
Immigration
Venezuela’s Opposition Government Encourages Houstonians To Enroll In New Registry
Posted on · A new initiative will help track the Venezuelan community in the United States. Houston has one of the largest Venezuelan populations in the country.
News
Juan Guaidó Says ‘The Moment Is Now!’ To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela
Posted on · Saying "we are making history," Venezuela's opposition leader makes his boldest attempt yet to oust President Nicolás Maduro. On Tuesday, Juan Guaidó declared "Operation Freedom" has begun.
Top Stories
Vice President Pence Visits Houston, HISD Board Renews Controversial Charter School Contracts, Forecast Predicts Heavy Rainfall In Texas This Weekend, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
WATCH: Vice President Pence Visits Houston, Delivers Remarks On Venezuela At Rice University
Posted on · Pence's schedule also includes a discussion about the vice presidency at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Second North Korea Summit, And Michael Cohen Testifies
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
Venezuelans In Houston React To Presidential Standoff
Posted on · Venezuelans are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the Houston metro area. Over three million people have already left the country, fleeing the ongoing crisis and making new homes in countries around the world.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Division In Venezuela, And Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo (Jan. 24, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss how division in Venezuela could affect oil and gas. Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo answers questions. And a look at plans to renovate two institutions -- the Memorial Park Golf Course and the Rothko Chapel.