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Former Mayor Annise Parker Looks Back
After a semester at Harvard, former Houston Mayor Annise Parker has returned to town to join the faculty at Rice. A few months – and 1800 miles – can offer anyone some perspective. Now that she’s back, we ask Parker to review her six years as Mayor. → Read More
Crowdsourcing: Could It Provide a Faster, More Accurate Medical Diagnosis?
In recent years, crowdsourcing has surged in popularity as a way to solicit contributions from a large group of people. It can be in the form of needed services, ideas or content. And when it comes to seeking a medical diagnosis, receiving opinions from potentially hundreds of strangers online is convenient, but are they accurate? And does crowdsourcing lead to a correct diagnosis quicker than… → Read More
Houston’s Must-Read Books of 2015?
Hundreds of thousands of books are published each year, and many of them land on Maggie Galehouse’s desk. She’s the book editor for the Houston Chronicle. But among this huge selection, there are a few with Houston ties that stand out. Houston Matters’ Maggie Martin sat down with Galehouse to talk about some of her favorite books of the year. Here are Galehouse’s top picks: → Read More
Houston Doctor Recalls 30 Years Treating HIV/AIDS Patients, and Researching an HIV Vaccine
Today is World AIDS Day, the international day of HIV/AIDS awareness and remembrance of those affected by the disease. Houston being home to the internationally renowned Texas Medical Center, there is naturally research being done here regarding HIV/AIDS. Dr. Adan Rios is among those researching a potential HIV vaccine. He immigrated to Houston in 1982, just as the HIV/AIDS epidemic was starting… → Read More
WWE Hall of Famer and Houstonian Booker T Talks Childhood, Local Talent
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T Huffman, Jr. — better known by his ring name, Booker T — was born and raised in Houston. He spent nearly two decades competing in the professional wrestling circuit before opening his own wrestling promotion company here in 2005. Houston Matters’ Maggie Martin sat down with Booker T to talk about how his career began and how he’s now nurturing potential talent here in… → Read More
Voter Turnout and Krispy Kreme Returns: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News
From voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, to a potentially veiled threat about future Final Fours from the NCAA, to an area gymnast Simone Biles becoming the first woman to win 10 career world championship gold medals, and the return of Krispy Kreme donuts to Houston: we discuss The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of this week’s news. Our panel of non-experts this week includes: attorney and… → Read More
DIY Artwork Takes Center Stage At Zine Fest Houston
Zine Fest Houston is home to a variety of do-it-yourself media and art. And for a third year in a row, the event will be held at The Printing Museum in Montrose. Event organizers Anastasia Kirages and Maria Heg tell us more about Zine Fest Houston. (Above: The Printing Museum first held Zine Fest Houston in 2013. Image Courtesy: Zine Fest Houston Facebook page) → Read More
DIY Artwork Takes Center Stage At Zine Fest Houston
Zine Fest Houston is home to a variety of do-it-yourself media and art. And for a third year in a row, the event will be held at The Printing Museum in Montrose. Event organizers Anastasia Kirages and Maria Heg tell us more about Zine Fest Houston. (Above: The Printing Museum first held Zine Fest Houston in 2013. Image Courtesy: Zine Fest Houston Facebook page) → Read More
Houston Student Shares White House Internship Experience
Camille Range is a student at UTHealth School of Public Health. This past summer, she interned for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. Range talks about her experience at the White House and what she took away from the internship. → Read More
Main Street Theater Unveiling Renovation in Rice Village
The newly renovated Main Street Theater off Times Boulevard in Rice Village is reopening this weekend. Completion of the 3-and-a-half million dollar project coincides with the theater’s 40th season. Houston Matters’ Maggie Martin got a glimpse of the renovation and has this report. (Above: Rebecca Udden (left) and Joe Kirkendall stand inside the lobby of the newly renovated Main Street Theater… → Read More
Comedian, Actor Bobcat Goldthwait Talks About Work, NPR Appearances
His latest film, Call Me Lucky, is a documentary about fellow comedian Barry Crimmins. The film’s warm reception at Sundance adds to a growing reputation for Goldthwait as a filmmaker. (Among other films, he also directed his close friend, the late Robin Williams, in World’s Greatest Dad). Goldthwait long ago set aside the manic, screechy-voiced persona he presented on stage in the 1980s and in… → Read More
Exhibit Honors Houston’s WWII Latino Veterans
September marks 70 years since the formal end of World War II. Latinos were among the thousands who enlisted, but historians say that despite their service, they were still treated as second-class citizens in Houston and around the country. A new exhibit at the Houston Public Library is using photographs, documents and oral histories to tell the stories of the Latinos who served in the Second… → Read More
Graphic Conversations At The Dinner Table Don’t Dissuade Son Becoming a Doctor
Graphic Conversations At The Dinner Table Don’t Dissuade Son Becoming a Doctor Graphic Conversations At The Dinner Table Don’t Dissuade Son Becoming a Doctor It’s something many children contemplate – whether or not to go into the family business. Some Houstonians choose a completely different career path from their parents, while others follow in the previous generation’s footsteps. We continue… → Read More
Author of Modern-Day ‘Alamo Letter’ Speaks in Houston
Author of Modern-Day ‘Alamo Letter’ Speaks in Houston Author of Modern-Day ‘Alamo Letter’ Speaks in Houston In 2011, John Kuhn, Superintendent of the Perrin-Whitt Consolidated School District, wrote an open letter to Texas legislators. He compared the looming budget cuts in public schools to the famous Battle of the Alamo. Kuhn’s letter was dubbed as the “Alamo Letter,” and Kuhn became an… → Read More
The Full Menu: The Best Houston Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Snow Cones
The Full Menu: The Best Houston Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Snow Cones The Full Menu: The Best Houston Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Snow Cones → Read More
HERO Ruling, Indictment Against Perry Dismissed: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News
HERO Ruling, Indictment Against Perry Dismissed: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News HERO Ruling, Indictment Against Perry Dismissed: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News From the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling on HERO, to a state appeals court throwing out one of two indictments against former Texas Governor Rick Perry, to NASA’s call for sustained funding: we discuss The… → Read More
Only in Houston and Fashion Designer Chloe Dao: Friday’s show (July 31, 2015)
Only in Houston and Fashion Designer Chloe Dao: Friday’s show (July 31, 2015) Only in Houston and Fashion Designer Chloe Dao: Friday’s show (July 31, 2015) Houston touts many wonderful qualities. There’s a variety of restaurants and cuisine, a high employment rate, and diverse cultures. Of course, living in the 4th largest city in the country has its drawbacks. The traffic and the humidity are… → Read More
Dost Thou Heareth Shakespeare in Houston?
Dost Thou Heareth Shakespeare in Houston? Dost Thou Heareth Shakespeare in Houston? For almost 40 years, the Houston Shakespeare Festival has been bringing the love of Iambic pentameter and 400-year old drama to the Miller Outdoor Theatre. This year’s nine-day run, from July 31st to August 9th, features Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice in repertory. Paige Phelps headed to rehearsals on the… → Read More
Is Video Dead? Houston-Based Company Says “No”
Is Video Dead? Houston-Based Company Says “No” Is Video Dead? Houston-Based Company Says “No” It’s no secret that when it comes to watching movies, most of us use online streaming or stop by a DVD rental box. But there was a time when video stores were king. For many Houstonians, that place was Audio/Video Plus. Although the video retailer closed up shop in 2012, its inventory lives on in a… → Read More
Lex Frieden on the ADA and the Past, Present, and Future of Disability Rights
Lex Frieden on the ADA and the Past, Present, and Future of Disability Rights Lex Frieden on the ADA and the Past, Present, and Future of Disability Rights This Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The landmark legislation, signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunities for disabled… → Read More