Charlotte’s NBA team steps into a PR ‘Hornets’ nest: The Good, Bad, and Ugly...
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 ArticleDeath penalty in Texas (Dec. 20, 2024)
On Friday's show: A new report on the death penalty details how capital punishment numbers have dwindled in Texas in recent years. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
View Article25 years later, Y2K remains an odd, but fascinating historical blip
Houstonians recall their experiences of the Y2K scare, from the wacky to the intense.
View ArticleHouston connections to New Orleans attack (Jan. 2, 2025)
On Thursday's show: An Army veteran and Houstonian is the suspect in a bloody New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more. We get the latest updates on this...
View ArticleCold weather coming (Jan. 3, 2025)
On Friday's show: We get details on some cold weather headed to Greater Houston. And a sleep expert answers listener questions.
View ArticleFreezing weather in Houston (Jan. 6, 2025)
On Monday's show: Houstonians woke up to freezing temperatures this morning but little to no precipitation. We learn how the winter weather played out across the region. And we offer listeners a chance...
View ArticleHoustonian Pet Peeves: Not knowing how to deal with the cold
Each month, Houston Matters welcomes your complaints about the things that make your life in Houston a little less than it could be.
View ArticleThe year ahead in immigration (Jan. 7, 2025)
On Tuesday's show: Donald Trump is less than two weeks away from being sworn in as president after focusing plenty of energy in his campaign on immigration. We get some perspective on how Houstonians...
View ArticleThe week in politics (Jan. 8, 2025)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And food writers talk about some of their favorite places to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole dishes.
View ArticleThe Full Menu: Where to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole food in Houston
In this month's installment of The Full Menu, local foodies discuss some of their favorite places to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole cuisine in Greater Houston.
View ArticleRenaming the Gulf of Mexico, and the Ted Cruz Curse: The Good, Bad, and Ugly...
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 ArticleSelling Houston’s water (Jan. 10, 2025)
On Friday's show: We discuss the news that Gov. Abbott is exploring a plan to buy Houston’s excess water and send it to communities in West Texas that are facing dwindling aquifers. And We break down...
View ArticleDocumentary chronicles one family’s journey through a loved one’s dementia
Dr. Herb Caldwell talks about his film "My Mama Joe: Hope and Help" and offers advice for families dealing with a loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
View ArticleJazz singer Vanisha Gould embraces imperfection as an asset on stage
Gould talks about her music ahead of a pair of shows at Houston’s Eldorado Ballroom.
View ArticlePreviewing the legislature (Jan. 13, 2025)
On Monday's show: The 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature begins tomorrow. We preview some of the issues and bills that will take center stage.
View ArticleSinger Ani DiFranco (Jan. 14, 2025)
On Tuesday's show: Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco talks about her career and music ahead of a documentary screening about her life and a concert in Houston this week.
View ArticleWhy Ani DiFranco isn’t doing everything on her own anymore
The singer-songwriter made a name for herself in the 1990s by doing things her own way. She explains what she's letting go of, ahead of a documentary screening and concert in Houston this week.
View ArticleThe week in politics (Jan. 15, 2025)
On Wednesday's show: We recap the start of the new Texas legislative session and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Drama on the first day of the Texas Legislature
We discuss how Dustin Burrows became the speaker of the Texas House over the Republican party's preferred candidate and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
View ArticleHouston’s legislative priorities (Jan. 16, 2025)
On Thursday's show: We get a sense of what some of the City of Houston's priorities are to achieve during the new legislative session. And we learn about the man just appointed to serve as the chief...
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