Houston Matters
Special Edition: State Representative Gene Wu and Dr. Susan McLellan (May 20, 2020)
Posted on · A state official and an infectious diseases expert answer listeners’ questions about COVID-19.
Business
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld (May 19, 2020)
Posted on · A business expert answers your economic questions about COVID-19.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Economy Is Diversified Enough To Handle The Latest Oil Bust…Right?
Posted on · Texas Monthly writer Evan Mintz says Houston still isn't prepared for another prolonged oil and gas industry bust.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld (May 12, 2020)
Posted on · A business expert answers your economic questions about COVID-19.
In-Depth
Galveston County Judge Seeks To Freeze Property Tax Appraisals
Posted on · Judge Mark Henry has asked Governor Abbott to freeze 2020 appraisals at 2019 levels, as a measure to help residents cope with the economic effects of COVID-19
Business
Business Has Reopened In Texas, But The Economy Won’t Be Back Anytime Soon, Experts Say
Posted on · The Texas energy sector has helped insulate the state's economy during national downturns. This time, experts say the industry could hold the economy back.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Dr. Kirstin Matthews and Professor Ryan Marquez (May 4, 2020)
Posted on · Experts in health economics, biomedical policy and consumer law answer your questions about COVID-19.
Business
Coronavirus Pandemic Causing Worst Recession In 100 Years For Houston And Beyond, Texas A&M Economist Says
Posted on · Unemployment numbers are nearing those of the Great Depression.
Coronavirus
As Restaurants Begin To Reopen Friday, Some Have Opted To Wait
Posted on · Some businesses have decided to delay their reopenings, even though Governor Greg Abbott's stay-at-home order has expired and restaurants, movie theaters, malls and retail stores are allowed to reopen at 25% capacity on May 1.
In-Depth
Houston Faces Worst Budget Crisis In Modern History
Posted on · City officials warn of across-the-board layoffs in the face of a deficit likely to surpass $200 million.
Business
Until Texas Businesses Can Reopen, It’s ‘Retail-To-Go’
Posted on · Whether small businesses can benefit from “retail-to-go” depends on a few factors.
Houston Matters
Farmers Expect To See Limited Supplies of Certain Food Staples As Pandemic Continues
Posted on · An agriculture expert from Texas Tech offers insight into how the food supply could be affected as farmers deal with a new way of doing business.
Business
Dine-In Shutdown Crippling Texas Restaurants, Survey Finds
Posted on · More than half the owners surveyed say it will take them at least nine months to recover, even if allowed to reopen May 1.
Houston Matters
Recovery Czars Say Houston Businesses Likely To Reopen In Phases
Posted on · The newly-appointed leaders of the coronavirus economic recovery efforts in Houston and Harris County outline their approach to the job.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Jennifer Shuford and Dietrich von Biedenfeld (April 21, 2020)
Posted on · Experts in infectious disease and business answer your questions about the COVID-19 outbreak.