Party Politics
Party Politics: Abbott in the Cold Seat
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Tag: winter weather
Houston Matters
Is the power grid ready for another blast of winter weather? (Jan. 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The latest forecast and whether the state's energy grid is prepared for another blast of cold weather.
Weather
Winter weather hits Texas and it’s expected to last through early Friday
Posted on · Most of Texas has been hit by cold temperatures that could last into the weekend.
Houston Matters
How The Power Outage Affected Hospitals Amid A Pandemic, And Grocery Stores Work To Meet Demand (Feb. 22, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday’s show: We learn how last week’s freezing weather and power outages affected local hospitals fighting a pandemic, and we discuss how grocery stores are working to meet customer demand for food and bottled water.
Houston Matters
Plumbers Answer Your Questions About Frozen, Broken Pipes (Feb. 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday’s show: The latest on water and power outages around the region, and with so many Houstonians dealing with problems caused by frozen pipes, a pair of plumbing experts answer your questions.
Houston Matters
Answers To Your Questions About The Freeze Emergency, And Fighting Price Gouging (Feb. 18, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Answers to all your questions about the freezing weather and the response to the disaster, and efforts to fight price gouging.
Houston Matters
Emergency Response Updates, And The Politics Behind Our Energy Grid Issues (Feb. 17, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday’s show: An update on area roads, the latest from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the politics that led to our power grid problems.
Houston Matters
Could Texas Have Been Better Prepared For The Energy Demands Of Winter Weather? (Feb. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: How much longer will the icy cold weather continue to disrupt life in Greater Houston and why wasn’t our energy grid better prepared? Plus Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions.
Houston Matters
Frigid Weather And Its Impact On Greater Houston (Feb. 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How freezing temperatures are affecting the region, and a new program provides trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking.
Houston Matters
Bracing For Frigid Weather (Feb. 12, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The latest on frigid weather rolling into Greater Houston, and why you should care what some COVID testing sites are charging your health insurance.
Houston Matters
No National Anthem At A Dallas Mavericks Game: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
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.
Houston Matters
Answers To Your Frigid Weather Gardening Questions
Posted on · Horticulturist Linda Gay joins Houston Matters to answer all of your gardening questions.
News
UPDATE: At Least 5 Killed As Both Coasts Weather Major Winter Storms
Posted on · A nor'easter pounded the East Coast Friday. In California, a storm likely will drop feet of snow in the mountains, but a threat of major mudslides seems to have passed
News
UPDATE: Houston To Welcome Warmer Temperatures Soon
Posted on · Temperatures will remain warmer for the weekend, and Sunday we could be back in the 70s
Business
What Impact Does The Winter Storm Shutdown Have On Houston’s Economy?
Posted on · The icy roads have essentially shut down the city for two days now