6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1039+ words) Candy and sweetened drinks are no longer eligible for purchases through the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Residents are navigating what that means at the checkout counter. Allen knew this change was coming. She just didn't expect it to apply…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (329+ words) Plans for upgrading the downtown arena, which is home to the NBA's Houston Rockets and a relocating WNBA franchise, include a new atrium, premium hospitality spaces, renovated suites and "fan-first" innovations. The Toyota Center in Houston, which is home to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (178+ words) On Friday's show: We get the latest on the Artemis II mission. And we make sense of some recent developments in several of the long-unsolved murder cases that are part of the so-called "Texas Killing Fields." On Friday's show: We…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (1328+ words) The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally. Over the last year, Texas Republicans have enacted sweeping regulatory and legal changes that have upended all facets…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1195+ words) Starting April 1, Texans won't be able to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to purchase "candy or sweetened drinks." Texas retailers and nonprofits have spent month preparing for the new restrictions " but some recipients may not know…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (916+ words) Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state's economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market. People seeking a host of professional licenses in Texas, from electricians to dog…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (83+ words) Houston Public Media Have a News Tip? Tell Houston Public Media - "Definitely don't touch it:' Rare blue dragons spotted on Texas coast pack a strong punch - Public schools bombarded by families scrambling for special education assessments tied to Texas voucher…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (585+ words) The total cost of the mixed-use development, expected to be completed in 2029, has not been revealed. Local taxpayers will foot the bill for the county's infrastructure, including a community services hub within the 83-acre complex. New details and artist's renderings…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (235+ words) houstonpublicmedia. org Houston Matters begins at 9 a. m. CT on 88. 7 FM. You can also listen online or watch live on You Tube. Join the discussion. Call or text 713-440-8870. Email talk@houstonmatters. org or tag us @Houston Matters. On Tuesday's show: Texas civil…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (204+ words) On Monday's show: We get an update on the freezing temperatures and bring you the latest on how the freeze has affected Greater Houston. And we get reactions to the latest fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis. On Monday's…...