Author: Michael Hagerty

On Friday’s Houston Matters: We get the latest on what’s expected to become Tropical Storm Hanna in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rain to Texas this weekend. Also this hour: We discuss the concept of coronavirus bubbles — people fo…

On Thursday’s Houston Matters: We dig into why the Trump administration suddenly ordered Houston’s Chinese consulate closed and what it means for Houston in terms of security and trade. Also this hour: ‘Tis the season – wet weather and the threat of fl…

On Monday’s Houston Matters: With the increasing digitization of medical records and an increase in telemedicine visits, patient data is becoming more and more vulnerable to falling into the wrong hands. We discuss cybersecurity in the health care indu…

On Friday’s Houston Matters: We talk with Dr. David Persse from the Houston Health Department about how the city continues to handle COVID-19 cases. Also this hour: We discuss the Latino experience with law enforcement and how it might resemble and dif…

On Thursday’s Houston Matters: The City of Houston is cancelling the Texas Republican Party’s in-person state convention, which was scheduled to talk place here next week. Also this hour: Across the country, drug and alcohol recovery programs claiming …

On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: The Texas GOP is holding fast to its decision to hold an in-person state convention in Houston next week, but convention speakers will give their addresses by video. As pressure mounts for the Texas Republican Party to m…

On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: We discuss what lessons Houston could learn from New York City as we deal with a spike in COVID-19 cases. Also this hour: Rep. Sylvia Garcia answers your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues facing Greate…

On Monday’s Houston Matters: We get an update on the COVID-19 situation in Greater Houston and discuss unemployment numbers in the region. Also this hour: This year marks 100 years since women successfully fought for the right to vote. We learn about T…

On Thursday’s Houston Matters: As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Greater Houston, local hospitals are struggling to treat the influx of patients. Mayor Sylvester Turner expressed his concern specifically for Ben Taub and LBJ hospitals — the publi…

On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Entering a new month with rents due, Harris County courts are moving forward with evictions after a moratorium on them ends — and with them some limited rent relief programs too. Also this hour: We discuss the latest ne…