Going back to school means readjusting sleep patterns for the whole family
Sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula discusses how families can better navigate the sleep schedule readjustments kids and families endure when school starts up again. And she answers general questions...
View ArticleHouston’s protest ordinance (Aug. 15, 2024)
On Thursday's show: Houston City Council has again postponed an ordinance prohibiting protests within 200 feet of a “targeted dwelling,” which came in response to months of pro-Palestinian protests,...
View ArticleMayonnaise-scented cologne: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
View ArticleHarris County’s revised income assistance program (Aug. 16, 2024)
On Friday's show: CenterPoint faces more questions from the Public Utility Commission over its response to Hurricane Beryl. And Harris County Commissioners approved a new version of its income...
View ArticleDavid Levy reflects on the ’emotional experience’ of discovering 23 comets
The ultimate amateur astronomer reflects on co-discovering comets like Shoemaker-Levy 9 (and later watching it collide with Jupiter) and why he describes those events as emotional experiences.
View ArticleHow Danez Smith’s long creative silence led to a more ‘mature’ poetry collection
The award-winning poet talks about the new collection, "Bluff," ahead of an event in Houston with Inprint on Monday, Aug. 19.
View ArticleSinger Melissa Manchester (Aug. 19, 2024)
On Monday's show: Ernie Manouse talks with singer and actor Melissa Manchester about her career and her role in "Funny Girl" at the Hobby Center.
View ArticleHow kids and families going back to school can affect our pets
Some family dogs and cats miss the extra attention they got while kids were home over the summer. But others are glad for the peace and quiet a new school year brings.
View ArticleThe Astros surge despite ongoing injuries — would potential rules changes...
Houston Matters discusses the Astros and those proposed rule changes in Major League Baseball with Jesus Ortiz of Our Esquina.
View ArticleVaccine exemptions as school returns (Aug. 20, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: With a new school year under way, how can Houstonians with school-aged children protect themselves and their kids from a wide array of viruses that tend to spread each fall at a time...
View ArticleA Houston ER doc calls for a public health approach to guns
Dr. Cedric Dark makes his case in his new book: "Under the Gun: An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun Epidemic."
View ArticleMuseum Visits: Bring the kids to a museum built for them!
Houston Matters visits the Children's Museum Houston as part of an ongoing series on local attractions.
View ArticleHouston Do’s and Don’ts (Aug. 21, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: Longtime Houstonians share their opinions about things you should and should not do in the Bayou City.
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Comparing the DNC with the RNC
In our weekly political roundup, Houston Matters talks over what's occurred at the Democratic National Convention so far, comparing it the to the recent GOP convention. And we get insights on other...
View Article12 Do’s and Don’ts for life in Houston
Longtime Houstonians share some advice for living in our city.
View ArticleAnother report on HPD suspended cases (Aug. 22, 2024)
On Thursday's show: Half a year after the Houston Police Department was rocked by a scandal involving 264,000 suspended cases, Mayor John Whitmire's Independent Review Committee released its findings...
View ArticlePlaying for two different teams in the same game: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of...
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.
View ArticlePresidential race in Texas (Aug. 23, 2024)
On Friday's show: A new poll finds the gap closing in the race for President here in Texas. And we preview the 10th anniversary of the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, which showcases the marching...
View ArticleWhy the tropics have been quiet lately (Aug. 26, 2024)
On Monday's show: It’s been quiet in the tropics. Too quiet. A weather expert explains why there’s been so little tropical storm development over the last several weeks.
View ArticleThe Texans won’t surprise anyone in 2024 — but maybe they don’t have to
Houston Matters previews the upcoming season with Houston Chronicle Texans beat writer Jonathan Alexander.
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