Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Always In Medias-Res” By Ji Yoon Lee
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.
News
News
Full Show: Presidential Candidate Forum, And Galveston Home Renovators (April 25, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Democratic Presidential candidates descend on Houston, how movies portray Bonnie and Clyde, and Galveston home renovators.
Politics
Bernie Sanders Rally Draws Big Crowd In Houston
Posted on · The Vermont senator, who is vying to be the Democratic presidential candidate in 2020, visited the Bayou City for two events.
In-Depth
1A Across America: The Power Of The Latino Vote
Posted on · Joshua Johnson, host of the NPR program 1A, explored the issues driving Latino voters to the polls at a community forum in Houston’s East End.
Education News
Houston High School’s Dress Code For Parents Draws Pushback
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency leaves it up to local school districts to set dress codes.
Politics
Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Women Of Color At Houston Forum
Posted on · Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Tulsi Gabbard, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren took questions from the audience and moderators on a range of topics, including “social, racial, economic and gender justice.”
Houston Matters
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.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Presidential Candidate Forum In Houston, And Prop B Goes To Mediation
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories.
News
Houston City Council Approves Laying Off 220 Firefighters
Posted on · Earlier this week, representatives from the city and the firefighters union had started negotiating the implementation of the pay parity with a mediator.
Energy & Environment
Occidental Makes Competing Offer For Anadarko Petroleum
Posted on · Houston-based Occidental said the proposed combination would bolster its position in the Permian Basin.
Transportation
Pearland Residents Have Questions About Proposed Mykawa Road Improvements
Posted on · Commuters say the project is long overdue, but they're asking TxDOT to take a second look at some of its plans.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Killdeer” By Nick Flynn
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.
News
Full Show: Bidding War For Anadarko, And Ageism In Politics (April 24, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A bidding war for Anadarko, our weekly political roundup, the age of political candidates, and HGO's world premiere of The Phoenix.
News
In Light Of Worker Deaths, City Of Houston Is Improving Worker Standards For Housing Projects
Posted on · Texas leads the country in deaths caused by work-related accidents. A fifth of all worker fatalities statewide take place in Houston -- a total of 101 people in 2017.
Top Stories
Democrat MJ Hegar Challenges John Cornyn, New Information On Deadly Plane Crash In Central Texas, And U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher Discusses Mueller Report
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.