On Monday's Houston Matters: We'll get the latest news on COVID-19 in the region with Dr. Umair Shah from Harris County Public Health. Also this hour: We check in on the state of the energy industry with analyst Loren Steffy. Plus, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on several stories in sports.

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In the first segment, host Ernie Manouse is joined by Dr. Vivian Ho with Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute to talk about the latest news surrounding COVID-19. She co-writes a blog detailing the latest updates on the pandemic. Then, Ernie is joined by Dr. Melanye Price, a professor of political science at Prairie View A&M,... Read More

On Friday's Houston Matters: Lawmakers and activists are pushing the make Juneteenth a national holiday. We learn more from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Then we discuss the history of the holiday, celebrating the day slaves in Texas learned of their emancipation. Also this hour: From Gov. Greg Abbott blaming 20-somethings for the surge in COVID-19 cases, to Houston topping the list of cities where postal workers are most likely to be bitten by dogs, we... Read More

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In the first segment, host Ernie Manouse is joined by Dr. Umair Shah, executive director of Harris County Public Health, to address the state of Harris County’s COVID-19 situation: hospitalizations, testing, and best practices to slow the spike in cases. Then, Ernie is joined by one of our all-star guests, Dr. Catherine Troisi, infectious disease... Read More

On Thursday's Houston Matters: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the DACA program in a 5-4 vote. We learn more about the ruling and what it means from Charles "Rocky" Rhodes from South Texas College of Law Houston. Also this hour: Quaker Oats announced it's retiring the Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging its origins are rooted in a racial stereotype. Thousands signed a petition asking H-E-B to require customers to wear face masks. Such intersections... Read More

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In the first segment, Host Ernie Manouse is joined by attorney Dr. Myrna Cintron, associate professor and interim department head of the Justice Studies Department at Prairie View A&M, to talk about the different police-reform bills being put forth in the federal government, including the president's executive order. Then, Ernie is joined by Dr. Assata Richards,... Read More

On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the recent spike in COVID-19 numbers on Tuesday. We learn what he had to say. Also this hour: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup. And local sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula answers your questions.

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In the first segment, Host Ernie Manouse is joined by attorney Pete Makopoulos-Senftleder, with the Trans Legal Aid Clinic of Houston, who dicusses the recent supreme court ruling prohibiting employers from discriminating against LGBTQ workers. Then, Ernie is joined by Dr. Cedric Dark with Baylor College of Medicine to talk about the challenges facing emergency rooms... Read More

On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling protecting LGBTQ employees from being fired because of their sexual orientation. Also this hour: Interim Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins talks about his new position, preparations for upcoming elections, and answers your questions. And we discuss how the news media has covered big stories in recent months, like COVID-19 and protests over police brutality.

Our special edition of Houston Matters weekdays at 3 p.m. addresses your questions and concerns about important issues affecting the community. In the first segment, Host Ernie Manouse is joined by Ashton P. Woods, founder of Black Lives Matter Houston, to discuss the BLM movement. Woods also fields questions and comments from listeners. Then, Ernie is joined by Dr. Charlene Flash (and infectious disease expert with Baylor College of Medicine and Avenue 360 Health & Wellness) who... Read More