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 […]
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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: Carlos Slim Foundation donates $2.6 Million to Baylor College of Medicine
In today’s audio pick we share a story that ran recently in Houston Public Media’s News 88.7 FM: “Mexico’s Carlo Slim Gives $2.6 Million to Baylor to Fight Parasite of Poverty.” In the story they report about a $2.6 million donation the Carlos Slim Foundation has given Baylor College of Medicine for research into a […]
Audio Pick: Houston is no longer an “affordable” place to live
In today’s audio pick we share a story that ran recently in Houston Public Media’s New 88.7 FM: “Rice U.: Houston No Longer An “Affordable” Place To Live.” In it they interview a researcher from Rice University and discuss the fact that, due to transportation costs, Houston is no longer considered to be an affordable […]
SoundCloud: Gwendolyn Zepeda, Houston’s First Poet Laureate
This month marks the end of the two-year term for Houston’s first Poet Laureate, Gwendolyn Zepeda. Houston Public Media did an interview with her to gain her reflections on her tenure. Zepeda became Houston Poet Laureate in April 2013. More info: http://hispanichouston.com/in-the-news-houstons-first-poet-laureate-gwen-zepeda/. Her most recent book is a book of poetry, “Falling in Love with […]