How a Houston physical therapist is making health care more inclusive for...
Dr. Roy Rivera of Elation Physical Therapy explains efforts he’s made to create an environment where LGBTQ+ patients feel safe to talk about their health concerns and discusses what the entire medical...
View ArticleA possible NHL ice rink at NRG Center: 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 ArticleWinter weather preview (Jan. 17, 2025)
On Friday's show: Wintry weather may be headed our way early next week. Just exactly what, how much, and when is still a bit up in the air. We learn the latest from meteorologist Eric Berger from Space...
View ArticleHouston’s Intuitive Machines readies a second lander for a mission to the moon
The company's second lunar lander, Athena, will carry a small rover and other payloads when its launched, which is tentatively scheduled for late February.
View ArticleSnow day in Houston (Jan. 21, 2025)
On Tuesday's show: For the first time in nearly four years, residents across southeast Texas woke up to yards blanketed in snow. We find out how much we'll get, how long it will last, and how it's...
View ArticleWinter storm day two (Jan. 22, 2025)
On Wednesday's show: Roads remain icy, and extreme cold continues across Greater Houston. We bring you the latest on the second day of the winter storm.
View ArticleProposed state budgets (Jan. 23, 2025)
On Thursday's show: We learn about proposed state budgets being presented at the Texas Legislature. And we discuss the on-again, off-again ban on TikTok and what it means for Houstonians.
View ArticleHow working through a debilitating stutter helped Drew Lynch be a better...
Lynch, who performs in Houston tonight, talks about the injury that left him with a speech impediment and why he turned to standup comedy at a time when he was struggling to speak.
View ArticleTrump Burger headed to Houston: 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 ArticleImmigration and kids (Jan. 24, 2025)
On Friday's show: We discuss how the new administration and new policies on immigration might affect children and families, especially here in Houston.
View ArticleCast member from ‘The Sandlot’ reflects on the movie’s enduring legacy
Marty York, who plays "Yeah Yeah” in the film, is among several cast members taking part in a screening of the classic baseball film Saturday night at the University of Houston's Cullen Performance Hall.
View ArticlePaying for NRG Stadium upgrades (Jan. 27, 2025)
On Monday's show: We learn why Harris County taxpayers are on the hook for any upgrades at NRG Stadium and what that might cost. And we learn about the Astros trading reliever Ryan Pressly to the Cubs.
View ArticleAnnual homeless count (Jan. 28, 2025)
On Tuesday's show: We learn about the latest count of homeless people in Houston. And we revisit a conversation with comedian Mo Amer.
View ArticleAs EVs are showcased at this year’s Houston AutoBoative Show, hybrids sales...
We discuss auto industry trends ahead of this year's show, which runs Wednesday through Sunday at NRG Center.
View ArticleThe week in politics (Jan. 29, 2025)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. A we visit an exhibit that tries to capture the smells of Houston.
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Trump’s remaking of Washington
In this week's political roundup, Houston Matters seeks insight from a pair of political scientists about how Pres. Trump's moves to reshape the political landscape in the early days of his second...
View ArticleWhat are the signature smells of Houston?
Houston Matters visits an exhibit at the Color Factory dedicated to engaging the sense of smell that includes many scents inspired by our city.
View ArticleUpdating the abortion ban (Jan. 30, 2025)
On Thursday's show: Could the Texas Legislature tweak the state’s abortion ban this session in order to protect mothers at risk? Recent comments from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick hint at the possibility....
View Article‘Camp Logan’ brings a moment of racial violence from Houston’s past to the stage
Houston Matters producer Laura Walker talks with the playwright, director, and star of the Ensemble Theatre's production.
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