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Houston Matters discusses how the Texans, Rockets, and Astros have all fared in their sport's respective drafts in recent years.
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Why an adopted dog doesn’t seem to fully trust his new owner?
Houston-area veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller fields that and other dog and cat care questions.
Despite Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials believe traveling won’t slow down in Houston
Houston airports are receiving record number of travelers coming to the area, and airport officials don't anticipate that changing any time soon.
Humanity needs more drinking water. Are desalination plants the answer?
From Corpus Christi's plans for the state's first seawater plant, to a brackish water plant in Katy, we explore pursuits across the state, and whether it's all a ...
Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport (April 29, 2024)
On Monday's show: We explore how Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport will affect travelers. Also, we learn about projects to desalinate ocean water in the Houston area. And ...
WindSync celebrates 15 years with a look back
WindSync musicians share highlights from their 15-year history.
National college fair introduces students to education options nearby and afar
Houston Matters visits a recent national college fair to talk with students and parents navigating the complicated decision of where to go to college.
How Texas jails deal with overcrowding (April 26, 2024)
On Friday's show: We learn how jails across the state are dealing with overcrowding. We visit a recent college fair to learn how students and parents are handling ...
New Texans uniforms: 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.
Here’s how the city of Houston celebrates the legacy of Frida Kahlo
We learn about the Frida Festival and how it honors the revered 20th-century artist.
Political Roundup: Supreme Court considers presidential immunity
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday regarding whether former Pres. Donald Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution related to efforts to overturn the 2020 ...
Texas jails have an overcrowding issue. Is the state making it worse by delaying prison transfers?
Harris, Tarrant and Bexar counties say their local jails are backed up with convicted state prisoners. The state says it's following the law.
The week in politics (April 24, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, we learn about this weekend's Frida Festival, and we reflect on memories from the ...
Texas, AG Ken Paxton ‘trying to bully Harris County’ over guaranteed income program, Lina Hidalgo says
The Texas Supreme Court blocked Harris County's guaranteed income program on Tuesday, as the first round of checks were being sent out to low-income families. Judge Lina Hidalgo ...
Exit interview: Galveston City Council member John Paul Listowski
The outgoing city leader reflects on six years serving the island's District Five.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (April 23, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: From the ongoing court challenge to the county’s income assistance program, to calls for more transparency in how the county hands out contracts for infrastructure ...
Consumer Tech: Big changes happening in the world of connectivity
We discuss these changes and other developments in consumer tech news with Houston Chronicle columnist Dwight Silverman.