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Houston Matters is a radio program airing weekdays at 9 am on Houston Public Media News 88.7 FM in Houston. During each hour, we’ll investigate the issues and ideas, people and places that make Houston…well…Houston! We’ll talk about current events, politics, education, health care, the environment, business, transportation, arts and culture, literature, sports and leisure. But we also hope that what we do each day on Houston Matters serves as the beginning of a conversation — one we hope you’ll continue here, at home, at work, with family, with friends and neighbors. We hope to introduce Houstonians to one another, to celebrate our diversity, and to engage one another through stories and conversations that demonstrate depth and context. Just the sort of thing you count on from public media.
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How to watch soccer (June 12, 2026)
On Friday's show: Tina Petersen, the head of the Harris County Flood Control District has resigned amid pressure to address looming deadlines. We learn why she resigned and what it has to do with…
STAAR test results (June 11, 2026)
On Thursday's show: STAAR test results are out. We learn how Houston-area schools fared. And we find out if the City of Houston passed its $7.5 billion proposed budget, which would include a $5 trash…
The week in politics (June 10, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: The U.S. House has approved ICE and border patrol money. Houston City Council is poised to vote on the mayor’s budget. And Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…
Where new data centers hope to open (June 9, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Information from ERCOT shows there are some hot spots in Texas where more large data centers want to open and join the state's power grid. We take a closer look at Houston…
How grocery stores influence neighborhoods (June 8, 2026)
On Monday's show: We get updates on the goings-on in Fort Bend and Galveston Counties.Also this hour: We discuss why some food deserts persist in Greater Houston.Then, we answer listener questions…
Quality of life for Harris County children (June 5, 2026)
On Friday's show: We discuss a report from Children at Risk that assesses the quality of life for children in Harris County.Also this hour: We talk with two Houstonians about starting their own…
Corpus Christi reconsidering desalination (June 4, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We get the latest on the City of Corpus Christi's attempts to delay its looming water crisis.Also this hour: We revisit the original plans for Corpus Christi's desalination plant…
The week in politics (June 3, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Two local foodies talk about restaurants with good patios and refreshing food and drink for the…
Campus police incidents in Texas (June 2, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: A new investigation looks into a number of use of force incidents by campus police in Texas school districts.Also this hour: We learn why local bars and restaurants are starting to…
Hurricane season begins (June 1, 2026)
On Monday's show: The Atlantic hurricane season begins today. We get a reminder about what you need to know as we head into the season.Also this hour: We offer listeners a chance to vent about…
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ (May 29, 2026)
On Friday's show: The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as a way to compensate victims of "weaponization and lawfare." Two police officers who defended the U.S.…
NASA’s moon base contracts (May 28, 2026)
On Thursday's show: As NASA continues to work toward building a base on the moon, it has awarded some contracts to commercial companies to take the next steps there. We learn why one Texas company…
Runoff election results (May 27, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: Ken Paxton will take on James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat in November. And there was a surprise -- at least to some -- in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge. We…
Election Day for primary runoffs (May 26, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Today is election day for the primary runoff races. We check in with Houston Public Media reporters at polling places across Greater Houston, recap what is on the ballot, and share…
Hurricane season forecast (May 22, 2026)
On Friday's show: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-average number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to its annual forecast…
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (May 21, 2026)
On Thursday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the state of the district, changes in special education, and to address listener questions. You can send yours now to…
The week in politics (May 20, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: From President Trump endorsing Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate primary runoff, to other primary votes happening across the county, we discuss the latest developments in politics in…
Concerns about Ebola (May 19, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. We talk with local epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi of UTHealth about how concerned we should be…
Early voting begins for primary runoffs (May 18, 2026)
On Monday's show: Early voting begins today and runs through May 22 in the runoffs for the Texas primary races. We discuss that and Joe Panzarella's victory in a special election runoff to fill the…
HISD outlines special ed plans (May 15, 2026)
On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. This came after draft documents were leaked regarding the plan,…
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