News
83 Residents, Employees Test Positive For COVID-19 At Texas City Nursing Home
Posted on · Health officials believe it may have been spread by employees who unknowingly had coronavirus.
Health & Science
Party Politics
Party Politics: The Politics of COVID-19
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Umair Shah; Dr. Susan McLellan (March 16, 2020)
Posted on · Harris County's top public health official, and an infectious-disease expert from UTMB Health, answer your questions about COVID-19.
Criminal Justice
Amid A Pandemic, Criminal Justice Reform Takes Center Stage — Even If Just For A Moment
Posted on · As people focus on the conditions in the Harris County jail system amid the COVID-19 crisis, some wonder if that focus will continue once the pandemic is over.
In-Depth
Domestic Violence Spikes In The Wake Of COVID-19, Advocates Say
Posted on · Advocates say families are facing increased danger as victims may be forced to stay home with their abusers for weeks on end.
Energy & Environment
Oil Companies Under Pressure As Price Remains Low, Attorney Says
Posted on · Lawyer Bill Wallander speaks with energy reporter Kyra Buckley about potential bankruptcies and restructuring in the Texas oil and gas industry.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Catherine Troisi (April 2, 2020)
Posted on · An epidemiologist answers your questions about COVID-19.
Coronavirus
Families Fear For Their Loved Ones In ICE Lockup, As Guards Test Positive For COVID-19
Posted on · At least three ICE employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at two different Houston-area immigrant detention centers. Health experts and advocates say it’s just a matter of time until this becomes a full-fledged outbreak in facilities known for their substandard health care.
Texas
Texas Companies Are Repurposing To Help Fight COVID-19. Here’s How.
Posted on · From distilleries making hand sanitizer to a chocolate company making face shields, businesses across the state are repurposing their operations to help fight COVID-19.
Texas
Inmates’ Attorneys Challenge Gov. Greg Abbott’s Order Banning Some Jail Release, Say It’s Unconstitutional
Posted on · Plaintiffs in an ongoing Harris County lawsuit over felony bail practices are asking a federal judge to temporarily block Abbott's order.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. William Haseltine; Dietrich von Biedenfeld (April 1, 2020)
Posted on · An expert on global pandemics and a professor of business address the effects of COVID-19 on worldwide health systems and economics.
In-Depth
Judge Hidalgo: COVID-19 Is Hindering Census Count
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says an accurate census count is critical to getting the federal services the county will need to recover.
News
Texas Has Temporarily Halted Evictions, But Not All Renters Know They Can Stay
Posted on · "All I know is that I cannot do anything until I have some type of income, and I really need them to work with me on this one."
Coronavirus
Rent Is Due. But Thousands Of Texans Have Lost Their Jobs Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic.
Posted on · Evictions across the state are halted until at least April 20, thanks to a Texas Supreme Court moratorium. But both renters and landlords are worried about what comes next.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Patricia Hayes With Legacy Community Health (March 31, 2020)
Posted on · A doctor on the front line of testing for COVID-19 answers questions from listeners.