Environmental oversight of TxDOT (Dec. 5, 2024)
On Thursday's show: TxDOT wants to continue to oversee its own compliance with environmental policy, and critics say this gives them unchecked authority to approve unpopular projects. We get some...
View ArticleThe mysterious return of Enron: 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 ArticleEfforts to ban THC sales (Dec. 6, 2024)
On Friday's show: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he'll press for a statewide ban on sales of all consumable THC products in the 2025 legislative session. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of...
View ArticleCost of homeowners insurance (Dec. 9, 2024)
On Monday's show: A year-long saga involving a former Superintendent at Fort Bend ISD appears headed to court. And we discuss the growing challenge and expense of getting homeowners insurance here.
View ArticleRegulating short-term rentals (Dec. 10, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: Houston City Council is considering potential regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. We learn what they're discussing.
View ArticleThe week in politics (Dec. 11, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And Chef Carl Walker of Brennan's walks us through making a perfect pie crust for your holiday gathering.
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Tilman Fertitta could be the next ambassador to Italy
Houston Matters discusses the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
View ArticleHouston chef shares his tips for making the perfect holiday pie
Carl Walker of Brennan's talks about his love of pie and demonstrates how to make the ideal, flaky pie crust.
View ArticleOutlook for Houston’s economy (Dec. 12, 2024)
On Thursday’s show: What will 2025 hold for Houston’s economy? Patrick Jankowski of the Greater Houston Partnership shares his annual economic outlook.
View ArticleBeyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ inspires a new college class: The Good, Bad, and...
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 ArticleProtecting above-ground pipelines (Dec. 13, 2024)
On Friday's show: Houston is home to many above-ground pipelines, like the one in Deer Park a vehicle crashed into causing a fire in September. So, you might be surprised by how limited regulations are...
View Article‘Panto Pinocchio’ offers a modern, AI-laden twist to a classic story
Houston Matters learns about Stages Houston's annual "panto" production, an interactive theatrical performance of a classic story, from an actor who's been in every one the company has done since 2008.
View ArticleNavigating health insurance (Dec. 16, 2024)
On Monday's show: After the shooting of a health care executive, Americans have shared many examples over the last week of health insurance claim denials. We learn about what leads to those, how the...
View ArticleHow and why health insurance claims are denied and appealed
With the outrage against the health care system many Americans have shared since the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Houston Matters discusses how the health insurance claims process...
View ArticleA win, a loss, and a big trade: Tracking a wild 72 hours in Houston sports
The Texans clinch the AFC South, the Rockets lose an NBA Cup semifinal, and the Astros trade Kyle Tucker to the Cubs -- all since Friday.
View ArticleUnsanctioned clubs (Dec. 17, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: We discuss how to address unsanctioned clubs operating in the city after a shooting at one over the weekend left two teenagers dead.
View ArticleThe week in politics (Dec. 18, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we explore the tradition of making, eating, and sharing tamales around the holiday season.
View ArticleWhen is it time to intervene in the care of an elder loved one?
The holidays are a time when many might notice a decline in aging loved one's health and abilities. An elder care expert offers advice on when it's time to intervene -- and when it's not.
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Reflecting on a consequential year in politics
In our weekly roundup of developments in politics, Houston Matters reflects on the big local, state, and national news in 2024.
View ArticleTrain operations near schools (Dec. 19, 2024)
On Thursday's show: Union Pacific will limit train operations near Milby High School following the death of a teen killed while crossing train tracks on his way to campus.
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