A local panel has been discussing recent news stories in Houston. The panel, made up of non-experts, shares their thoughts on various topics. They categorize the stories as good, bad, or ugly, providing their perspective on the week's events. Further details about the discussions and stories covered are available from Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
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Get in, loser... we’re going to the theater! The Plastics are taking over Queensbury Theatre as Mean Girls The Musical comes to Houston Augu…
Police are investigating after receiving reports of a body found in a wooded area of west Houston, near Buffalo Bayou. The Houston Police De…
A misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon was dismissed in Houston against James Harden.
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Fridays’s forecast: Our active seas breeze thunderstorm pattern stays with us. A weakness between two areas of high pressure creates the opp…
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternati…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market…
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White H…
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