Today’s audio pick is “‘Hola Houston’ Campaign Aims to Keep Mexico as Houston’s No. 1 International Tourism Market” from Houston Matters: Houston tourism officials say Mexico is Houston’s No. 1 international market, bringing in nearly two million visitors a year. But Visit Houston wants to attract even more visitors from Mexico, and that’s why they’re […]
Audio Pick: “What Makes Texas So…Texas?”
Today’s audio pick tries to answer the question of “what makes Texas so unique?” Check out “What Makes Texas So…Texas?” from Houston Matters: Manny Fernandez works for The New York Times and has lived in Houston since 2011. He recently wrote an article titled “What Makes Texas, Texas” detailing his experience living here after growing […]
Audio Pick: Irma’s Southwest Grill recognized in James Beard Foundation America’s Classics’ Award
Today’s audio pick is from Houston Public Media’s Houston Matters: “James Beard Book Features Houston Restaurant.” Since 1998, the James Beard Foundation (JBF) America’s Classics’ Award has recognized regional restaurants known for their timeless appeal. Serving quality food that reflects the character of their communities, the Foundation has given over 100 such establishments this recognition […]
Audio Pick: Houston/Mexico City Chef Exchange Program
In today’s audio pick we have an interview from Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters” spotlighting a chef exchange program between Houston and Mexico City. The exchange is called “Sabores CDMX;” it is a collaboration between the tourism boards of both cities. The interview is with chef and cookbook author Margaritta Corillo Arronte about “the foods and […]
Audio Pick: SimpleCity.info puts Houston data into map format
Today’s audio pick is an interview on Houston Public Media’s Houston Matters radio show: “Website Puts Houston City Data in Map Form.” They spotlight the new website SimplyCity.info (which the creator pronounces “simplicity”). The site aggregates information about schools, childcare & adult care, dining, crime and realtors — showing it in map format, so you […]
Audio pick: Pachanga Latino Music Festival launches in Houston
In a follow-up to the calendar listing for “Pachanga Latino Music Festival on Thursday, May 14, 2015” I found an interview on SoundCloud from Houston Matters. The interview is with Rich Garza, founder and producer of the festival: The Pachanga Latino Music Festival celebrates Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food. What began eight years ago […]
Audio Pick: The Number of Millionaires in Houston is Growing — Is that Good or Bad?
In a follow-up to my recent post, “Houston is No. 1 in growth, food, and multimillionaires,” I’m sharing a story by Houston Matters addressing the growth of multi-millionaires. They’re asking the question: is the growth a good thing or a bad thing for the city? A study from New World Wealth reported Houston has the […]
Audio Pick — “Cable Television: To Cut the Cord or Not to Cut the Cord by Houston Matters, SoundCloud”
Today’s audio pick is a SoundCloud file I found, a Houston Matters interview with Houston Chronicle tech columnist Dwight Silverman about his recent experience in “cutting the cord” of his cable subscription. I know a lot of people who have made the jump and stopped their cable bill. They have opted for Hulu and Netflix […]
Audio Pick: Houston Matters spotlights El Gato Media Network
El Gato Media Network‘s Raymond Ruiz was on Houston Matters recently to talk about how important it is for media students to get real world experience. EGMN is doing great work with students. About Raymond Ruiz: As a college media & journalism guru, I train the voice of the next generation. President @EGMNcorp, board member […]