Black Rodeo in Texas and the ‘forgotten man’ of the West

Houston Public Media 2/7 10:01A Michael Hagerty

Houston Matters reflects on the history of Black rodeo in Texas with the author of a book on the subject and by visiting a rodeo honoring their legacy.

Here’s what you can expect Biden to say at tonight’s State of the Union address

Houston Public Media 2/7 9:59A Dustin Jones, NPR

President Biden will give Americans a progress report on his four-part Unity Agenda, which he announced at last year's State of the Union address.

Houston Turkish residents organize disaster relief after 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, Syria

Houston Public Media 2/7 9:27A Patricia Ortiz

The earthquake shook central Turkey early Monday and was followed by a 7.5 magnitude aftershock.

LyondellBasell: Petrochemicals markets faced high energy costs, weak demand in 2022

Houston Biz Journal 2/7 7:37A Chris Mathews

LyondellBasell expects petrochemical market challenges to persist during the first half of this year.

TDECU partners with city of Lake Jackson for downtown development

Houston Biz Journal 2/7 6:53A Chandler France

The Houston area's largest credit union plans to invest $8 million to $10 million in the city of Lake Jackson to build a new home branch and city center.

‘I’m angry as hell’: Aldine ISD mother says her 6 year old was sexually assaulted on school bus for...

Houston Public Media 2/7 6:49A Ariel Worthy

According to the mother, her son, who is in the first grade, rides the bus with older children, which she has complained to the district about.

Number of millionaires has surged nationwide, in Texas

Houston Biz Journal 2/7 5:47A Ty West

The number of million-dollar earners across the country has soared in recent years. IRS data shows how many people earned at least $1 million in income in 2020 in Texas.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for new election in Harris County after voting problems in November

Houston Public Media 2/7 4:30A JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribun

A spokesperson for the secretary of state’s office said only a court order could force a redo of elections.

Houston, Harris County to host third gun buyback event

Houston Public Media 2/7 4:20A Ashley Brown

Officials said they will not be accepting any “ghost guns” or privately manufactured guns, which was a problem during the first gun buyback event in July.

Shipt launches LadderUp accelerator program for retailers in Houston, 4 other cities

Houston Biz Journal 2/7 2:08A Laurel Thrailkill

Shipt's new LadderUp accelerator program is open to grocery, beverage, health, beauty, floral and gift retailers.

Kriser’s, Natural Pawz parent files Chapter 11, will close stores

Houston Biz Journal 2/7 1:45A Mark Reilly

Independent Pet Partners Holdings, the operator of Natural Pawz, Kriser's Natural Pet and other pet-supply store chains, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a plan to sell dozens of stores and close the rest.

Saving Fairfield Lake State Park (Feb. 7, 2023)

Houston Public Media 2/7 1:00A Michael Hagerty

On Tuesday's show: Fairfield Lake State Park between Houston and Dallas is under threat of being closed permanently. We find out why.

Houston Airport's Artist in Residence Program Diverts Waiting Passengers' Attention to Artwork

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/6 10:30P Faith Bugenhagen

In the Terminal A Connector Gallery at George Bush Intercontinental Airport amid the throngs of passengers rushing to their gates is an elevated platform where artist Thedra Cullar-Ledford has set-up...

Preview: Permanent Collection at Main Street Theater

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/6 10:00P Margaret Downing

Should the vision of the founder of an art collector be honored for all time, even years after his or her death? And what about the expanding world vision that brings into question race and the...

Ryans Hire Should Put Several Misconceptions to Bed

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/6 10:00P Sean Pendergast

Nothing off the field has galvanized a Houston fan base in recent years more than the hiring of DeMeco Ryans as head coach of the Houston Texans. A week after the team announced that Ryans was coming...