Five friends, one McDonald’s, and a slice of ‘Coconut Cake’ that changes...
Five retired men meet daily at a South Side Chicago McDonald’s for chess, gossip, and unfiltered conversation. But when a mysterious baker and her infamous coconut cake enter the picture, their routine...
View ArticleAstroworld Festival tragedy to be subject of upcoming Netflix documentary
"Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy" is set to stream June 10. It explores the outdoor Travis Scott concert in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, when a crowd crush caused the deaths of 10 people and injuries to...
View ArticleHello Houston (May 16, 2025)
Today: We discuss the upcoming hurricane season, the Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic & Expo, and share our weekly “Current Obsessions” and some “Last Minute Plans” for the weekend. Plus,...
View ArticleHouston man sues Whataburger for allegedly putting onions on his burger
Demery Ardell Wilson, who claims to have an allergy to onions, filed a similar lawsuit against Sonic Drive-In in 2024. That case remains pending.
View ArticleHello Houston (May 20, 2025)
Today: We welcome the Mayor of Katy William “Dusty” Thiele, discuss how Medicaid cuts could impact Texas hospitals, and learn more about the Energy Star program and why it’s at risk. Plus, a look at...
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 20, 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 ArticleOcean Vuong’s latest novel explores unlikely friendships and families formed...
The writer and poet discusses his second novel, "The Emperor of Gladness, " ahead of a Brazos Bookstore event in Houston on May 27.
View ArticleTexas Renaissance Festival founder George Coulam found dead in Grimes County...
Coulam's death comes two weeks after a judge ruled his popular festival north of Houston must be sold. A group of prospective buyers sued in 2023 after a $60 million deal fell through.
View ArticleGeorge Floyd-inspired festival to be held in Houston five years after his murder
The Movement Festival is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday at various locations in the Third Ward, where Floyd grew up, and South Houston.
View ArticleTexas Democrats speak out against Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid and...
The two safety-net programs are at risk of losing nearly $1 trillion in funding under a sweeping bill House Republicans unveiled earlier this month and narrowly passed Thursday morning. It also would...
View ArticleHello Houston (May 22, 2025)
Today: We discuss President Trump’s new “Golden Dome” defense plan, break down the Texas Lottery scandal, and talk with “In the Heights” star Ceasar F. Barajas. Plus, a special summer movie edition of...
View ArticleHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 22, 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 ArticleThe Bigger Picture: ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ and the allure of death
We consider why we seem to have a widespread fascination with death and violence, as evidenced by the success of the Final Destination franchise.
View ArticleFrom student project to professional ensemble, Kinetic celebrates ten years
Musicians from the conductorless string orchestra reflect on their experiences.
View ArticleSome cheap things to do in Houston out of the summer heat
This summer could be a double-whammy for Houstonians wanting to beat the heat with inflation, tariffs, and other economic circumstances making summertime activities more expensive. Houston Matters...
View ArticleHouston building with George Floyd mural demolished days before fifth...
It's unclear why the building, at the intersection of Elgin and Ennis streets in the Third Ward, was torn down.
View ArticleTexas film incentive program proposal cut down to $300 million in the House
The state Senate’s version of the bill would infuse $500 million over the next two years into projects filmed in Texas.
View ArticleEight Houston-area barbecue restaurants make Texas Monthly’s top 50 list for...
Houston's Truth Barbeque, located at 110 S. Heights Blvd., was ranked ninth in the state. It was the only Houston-area restaurant to make this year’s top 10-list.
View ArticleComedian Hari Kondabolu says he’s okay with selling out
Kondabolu, who performs Friday and Saturday in Houston, explains why he's relaxed some of his lofty ideals about his career and craft.
View ArticleTexas Renaissance Festival founder George Coulam’s cause of death was...
Coulam, 88, was found dead in his Grimes County home on the morning of May 21.
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