Vibrant paint, crazy rims, and thumping sound: Festival celebrates Houston’s...
Houston Matters producer Laura Walker checks out some custom rides at the Car-Toon Festival at the Harrisburg Art Museum.
View ArticleHello Houston (April 11, 2025)
Today: We talk with former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards, musician Brittany Davis, and discuss this weekend’s Houston Art Car Parade. Plus, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish.
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 11, 2025)
For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
View ArticlePhotos: Houston Art Car Parade 2025 celebrates city’s culture
This year's event featured sunny springtime weather and more than 250 uniquely decorated cars and trucks. Local schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations were among those to create art cars for...
View ArticleHello Houston (April 14, 2025)
Today: Our hosts weigh in on the biggest stories of the day. Also, a tax expert answers your tax questions, Houston City Council Member Amy Peck discusses her agenda, area food blogger Katie Stone...
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 14, 2025)
For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
View ArticleHello Houston (April 15, 2025)
Today: We weigh in on the biggest stories of the day from the childcare crisis in Texas to the Houston-Dallas bullet train losing a grant. Also, we discuss the local economy, adult autism, and early...
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 15, 2025)
For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
View ArticleA young Muslim girl deals with her parents’ divorce in the latest ‘Huda F’...
Houston author and illustrator Fahmy talks about the latest installment in her series of graphic novels about a girl loosely based on herself. It's called "Huda F Wants to Know?"
View ArticleHello Houston (April 16, 2025)
Today: Our hosts weigh in on the vote on the school voucher program. Also, Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Tony Payan, and the stars of...
View ArticleHello Houston (April 17, 2025)
Today: We weigh in on the biggest stories of the day from the Texas House passing the school voucher program to Houston’s short-term rental rules. Plus, the latest edition of “Friends of Frank” and our...
View ArticleBill to boost incentives for in-state film and TV production passes Texas...
Senate Bill 22 would increase funding for in-state film and TV production to $500 million every two years, up from $200 million now.
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 17, 2025)
For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
View ArticleAmericana songsmith David Ramirez comes home to Houston
The Houston native is on an international tour with a new album, "All The Not So Gentle Reminders."
View ArticleNational Poetry Month: “Angels Fly to My Place for Dinner” by Aris Kian
The Houston Poet Laureate shares a poem about spiritual self-esteem.
View ArticleHow soprano Christine Goerke found her way to opera stardom — by accident
Goerke talks about her path to a singing career ahead of a benefit concert for UH's Moores School of Music on Thursday.
View ArticleHello Houston (April 23, 2025)
Today: We discuss the Houston Food Bank possibly losing funding, the Bank on 100 Million Houston Hackathon event, and talk with “Forbidden Broadway” cast member Jenny Lee Stern. Plus, we hear the...
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 23, 2025)
For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
View ArticleHouston’s Mason Park tabbed as site for first-of-its-kind solar art structure
The planned “Arch of Time” sculpture in the East End is designed to generate approximately 400,000 kilowatts of power per year. According to organizers, the project will cost approximately $20 million...
View ArticleWhy independent bookstores in Houston seem to be thriving, despite economic...
Houston Matters talks with the owners of three local indie bookstores about their experiences and about the second-annual Houston Bookstore Crawl.
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