Town Square
Expert and Author Andrew Weiss on the “Accidental Czar” Vladimir Putin, and Honoring Veterans on This Veterans Day
Posted on · Exposing the life and lies of Vladimir Putin and gaining insight on the history of America’s heroes.
Tag: veterans
Houston Matters
Falling consumer prices, and veteran business owners (Nov. 11, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Are falling consumer prices a sign inflation is slowing? And why veterans may be well suited to start businesses.
Town Square
Raising awareness of cancer survivorship
Posted on · Today, medical experts join us to help send the message that life after cancer is something worth celebrating, and a better quality of life for cancer survivors is worth fighting for.
Politics
President Biden’s visit to Fort Worth will focus on veterans exposed to toxins overseas
Posted on · President Joe Biden will visit Fort Worth on Tuesday to address a new goal for his administration: Helping veterans exposed to toxins during their time in the military.
Houston Matters
80 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a son tells his father’s story
Posted on · Vaughn Hamberlin of Beaumont survived the Japanese attack in 1941 and wrote an account of that day. His son, Cliff, share's his father's memories.
Immigration
Afghan refugees in the Houston area face challenges as they adjust to their new lives
Posted on · More than 2,300 Afghans have been resettled in the Houston area in recent weeks. They face challenges ranging from housing and employment to language barriers and education.
Houston Matters
The Ion development agreement, and a veteran helps resettle Afghan refugees (Nov. 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Houston City Council approves an agreement with the Ion developers, and an Afghanistan veteran shares how working to resettle refugees from that country helped him process his experiences from the war.
Houston Matters
How 9/11 Affected Houston – Pt. 2 (Sept. 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday’s show: The U.S. Department of Justice sues Texas over its new abortion law, and more stories of how 9/11 affected Houstonians as the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks approaches.
9/11 Anniversary
Afghanistan And Iraq War Veterans Face Special Challenges As 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Approaches
Posted on · Dr. Ray Love, who leads the post-deployment clinic for Afghanistan and Iraq War veterans at Houston’s Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital, expects the anniversary to be potentially triggering for his patients.
New Laws In Texas
More Than 650 Texas Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1. Here Are 13 You Should Know
Posted on · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry, and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR's Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.
Town Square
PTSD: Understanding The Impact And Healing Process For Military Veterans
Posted on · Today, we explore PTSD with Marine combat veteran Jon Hancock, whose story is told in the documentary "Bastards’ Road." Film director Brian Morrison also joins the discussion, as well as clinical social worker Careen Meyer, who specializes in PTSD.
Houston Matters
Veteran Uses GI Bill Benefits To See The World
Posted on · While a student at Sam Houston State, Army veteran Benjamin Blume found a unique way to continue the sense of adventure he experienced while serving in the military.
Houston Matters
Is Another COVID-19 Surge On The Horizon? (Nov. 9, 2020)
Posted on · Dr. David Callender of Memorial Hermann updates us on what his hospitals are seeing lately related to the virus.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Benefits For Veterans, And Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (Nov. 11, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Helping veterans adjust back to civilian life, a conversation with Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions, and an update on Houston sports.
Local
Houston Wants To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Suicides — And Provide Help
Posted on · The city is participating in an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. National statistics indicate that 20 veterans die by suicide every day.