Month: June 2020

On Thursday’s Houston Matters: Protesters rallied outside the Houston City Council meeting Wednesday demanding police reform. News 88.7’s Jen Rice recaps what took place and what measures council members are considering. Also this hour: Several hundred…

“It is the policy of the City of Houston…to value and preserve human life…” So reads the opening to Executive Order 1-67 on Policing Reform: Use of Force, signed by Mayor Sylvester Turner on Wednesday evening. The new order codifies a set of policy ref…

Last week the music industry responded to the movement to bring increased awareness to and help to end racial injustice and police brutality with Blackout Tuesday.  The day was the brainchild of music executives Brianna Agyemang and Jamila Thomas….

When the NBA finally makes its return from its conronavirus-induced quarantine, things will go quickly. Teams will play about seven games before getting to the postseason, not much time to ramp up, which means those squads who start fast will have a le…

Times are tough for everyone, including the hospitality industry. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost, as Houston’s food community has proven to be a strong one, with restaurants pivoting to takeout and some returning to in-house dining as Texas slo…