UT cuts majors related to race and gender: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
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.
government
Today: We discuss the rising cases of misinformation spreading across digital platforms during election cycles, break down the key races in Texas ahead of Election Day, and talk with Houston filmmaker Keyatta Crews. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
government
Monday’s Forecast: We started off warm and muggy Monday with some patchy fog. The warmth and high humidity will continue through the day with highs reaching into the mid 80s. A few isolated rain showers are possible but most of Southeast Texas will stay dry. Election Day cold fro...
government
Houston City Council is set to discuss and vote on an ordinance Wednesday that would authorize the city to pursue federal funding for drone technology aimed at expanding aerial oversight and situational awareness at large-scale public events. The ordinance is Houston’s first step...
government
Heads up if you’re planning on voting on Election Day! We’ll be tracking a strong cold front moving across Texas on Tuesday. The big takeaway is that this will be impactful for people trying to vote in Houston from noon to 6pm but a severe and flood threat are unlikely. Let’s get...
government
Texas - Election Day is just a day away, and if you plan to cast your ballot, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s everything you need to walk in and vote with confidence. Your photo ID is the most important thing you bring: Texas requires voters to show an approved photo...
government
Texas voters will decide who leads the state for the next four years during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott facing Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Abbott is seeking a fourth term as governor after serving in t...
News
Martha Stewart is facing backlash after posting a Halloween photo of herself dressed as a homeless person. The lifestyle mogul deleted the photo and issued an apology....
government
Texas voters will decide who represents the state in the U.S. Senate during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with Republican Ken Paxton facing Democrat James Talarico. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, is seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate after defe...
News
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock....
safety
The Texas Attorney General's Office said they've arrested multiple convicted felons in the Houston area who are accused of voting illegally in the midterm election....
safety
Family members have identified 20-year-old aviator Nathalia Gadelha as the co-pilot killed alongside eight others when a Learjet 60 crashed in South Florida....
government
The Trump administration pledged $15 billion in farm aid in the final weeks before the midterm elections, targeting rural agricultural communities squeezed by surging operational costs....
