Author: Michael Hagerty

On Monday’s Houston Matters: We get an update on how COVID-19 is affecting area hospitals. Also this hour: Following the death of George Floyd, many activists have called to defund the police. But what exactly does that mean and how would that work? Ho…

On Friday’s Houston Matters: As Texas hospitals are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, we learn what kind of strain that puts on area hospitals and their finances. Also this hour: Hubs, innovation nonprofits, accelerators — those terms all refer to …

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…

On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: A coalition of social justice groups is urging HISD to disband its school police force. Instead, they argue that money should be used to put more mental health counselors and social workers in schools. Also this hour: We…

On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Funeral services will be held today for George Floyd following a public visitation Monday. Also this hour: City Controller Chris Brown answers your questions about the city’s budget and finances. Plus, this week Houston is…

On Monday’s Houston Matters: The body of George Floyd arrived in Houston over the weekend ahead of memorial services planned here this week. As protests continued around the country and the world over the weekend, we examine the role violence and riots…

On Friday’s Houston Matters: We get the latest on Tropical Depression Cristobal in the Gulf of Mexico and any potential threat it might pose to Houston. Also this hour: From peaceful protests in Houston to some shoes made for social distancing, we brea…

On Thursday’s Houston Matters: Officer Eric Carr, the Houston Police Department’s African American Community Liaison, talks about changing things from the inside. Also this hour: Dealing with addiction during a time of social distancing. And Houstonian…

On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We reflect on Tuesday’s march in downtown Houston in response to the death of George Floyd, and State Rep. Garnet Coleman talks about what specific laws he’d like to see passed in the Texas Legislature addressing police …

On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Rapper Bun B discusses the march he helped organize in honor of George Floyd. And we catch up with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis about the county’s response to recent protests. Also this hour: City Council Member…