Houston author Leah Lax’s new book fuses area immigrants’ stories with her...
She tells Houston Matters about "Not From Here: The Song of America," a project at least 17 years in the making that stemmed from an opera she wrote.
View ArticleThe week in politics (April 3, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And, in this month's installment of The Full Menu, local foodies discuss their favorite places for Middle...
View ArticleUNICEF exhibit in Houston seeks to connect the world’s children through art
Houston Matters learns about an exhibit promoting UNICEF, called "Heart Strings," which is on display through the weekend at POST Houston.
View ArticleThe Full Menu: Houston’s best places for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food
In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss their favorite places for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in Greater Houston.
View ArticleITC settlement deal (April 4, 2024)
On Thursday's show: We examine ITC's recent settlement deal stemming from the 2019 Deer Park fire and discuss the larger ramifications it could have on environmental regulation. And we learn why some...
View ArticleTxDOT buying back 288 toll lanes: 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 ArticleHISD teacher sick out (April 5, 2024)
On Friday's show: We learn about this week’s sick out by some HISD teachers protesting reforms put in place by the state-appointed superintendent and board. And our panel of non-experts breaks down The...
View ArticleResearch during the eclipse (April 8, 2024)
On Monday's show: As much of Texas watches today's eclipse, we learn about some experiments some Houston researchers will be doing during it.
View ArticleWith Diggs on the roster, are the Texans now the favorites in the AFC?
Not so fast, says Houston Matters' sports commentator Jeff Balke.
View ArticleHow highways affect Texans (April 9, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on the death of a Harris County inmate in Louisiana. And we discuss changing attitudes about highways and how they affect Texans with journalist Megan Kimble.
View ArticleBiographer visiting Houston offers a fresh look at the life of Pete Rose
Keith O'Brien collected 160 hours of interviews, including 27 with Rose himself, to craft a fuller picture of a flawed 20th century figure.
View ArticleThe week in politics (April 10, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: The Biden administration is trying again to provide student debt relief. We discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we consider the threats that...
View ArticleLegacy of the space shuttle (April 11, 2024)
On Thursday's show: After Memorial Hermann Health Systems halted kidney and liver transplants, we discuss the impact that might have on patients. And a new book chronicles the history of the space...
View ArticleHow the successes and failures of the shuttle program moved space exploration...
Former astronaut Tom Jones talks about his book, "Space Shuttle Stories," which chronicles all 135 shuttle missions with oral histories from the crews who flew them.
View ArticleTearing down the ‘Reality Bites’ house: 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 ArticleComplaint against Fort Bend ISD (April 12, 2024)
On Friday's show: Fort Bend ISD trustees respond to a complaint filed with the TEA over the early retirement of then-superintendent Christie Whitbeck. And our non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Bad,...
View ArticleWriter Elizabeth Acevedo on the ways we pass down ‘Family Lore’— and why we...
The National Book Award-winning author of "The Poet X" talks about her latest novel ahead of an appearance in Houston on April 15.
View ArticleThe last 18 months at HISD (April 15, 2024)
On Monday's show: We reflect on the last 18 months at Houston ISD and preview a new podcast called "The Takeover," examining power and public education with a focus on HISD as it grapples with sweeping...
View ArticlePresidential race in Texas (April 16, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: A new poll examines the presidential horse race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Texas and considers how those numbers might look whether independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on...
View ArticleConversations with Anne Lamott and Bob Mackie (April 17, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics. Writer Anne Lamott talks about her latest book, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love." And acclaimed fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie...
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