7+ mon, 2+ week ago (412+ words) Starting this Sunday, the route will operate seven days per week from 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with buses running every 30 minutes and rides costing $4.50 each way. The route will provide passengers with nonstop rides to and from the George R. Brown Convention Center and Terminal C at the airport, located in the north part of the city. The route will operate seven days per week from 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with buses running every 30 minutes and rides costing $4.50 each way. The route is part of the "METRONow" initiative, which was unveiled earlier this year by the Houston region's public transit provider. It marks the first time in more than a decade that METRO has offered nonstop bus service between downtown and the city's largest airport. "This is a clear example of the METRO that people will choose to use because it's easy, comfortable, the most cost-effective at only $4.50, and…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) Director Francesca Zambello believes opera is the perfect medium for the message of blockbuster musical To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: Later this month, the Houston Grand Opera kicks off the new year bringing back their popular adaptation of West Side Story, the blockbuster tale created by composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, choreographer Jerome Robbins, and playwright Arthur Laurents. The musical took Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and set it in New York's Upper West Side in the 1950's. The production's star-studded cast is led by soprano'Shereen Pimentel'in her HGO debut as Maria; tenor'Brenton Ryan'as Tony; and two famed Broadway artists,'Yesenia Ayala and Kyle Coffman, both of whom also appeared in Stephen Spielberg's 2021 film adaptation,'in their HGO debuts as Anita and Riff. Soprano'Ana Mar'a Mart'nez, an HGO favorite, makes a special appearance…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) Director Francesca Zambello believes opera is the perfect medium for the message of the blockbuster musical. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: Later this month, the Houston Grand Opera kicks off the new year bringing back their popular adaptation of West Side Story, the blockbuster tale created by composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, choreographer Jerome Robbins, and playwright Arthur Laurents. The musical took Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and set it in New York's Upper West Side in the 1950's. The production's star-studded cast is led by soprano'Shereen Pimentel'in her HGO debut as Maria; tenor'Brenton Ryan'as Tony; and two famed Broadway artists,'Yesenia Ayala and Kyle Coffman, both of whom also appeared in Stephen Spielberg's 2021 film adaptation,'in their HGO debuts as Anita and Riff. Soprano'Ana Mar'a Mart'nez, an HGO favorite, makes a special…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (780+ words) Senate Bill 2, which was already passed by the Texas Senate in February, would create Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, allowing parents to use over $10,000 of public funds per student towards private school tuition and other approved educational expenses. The Texas House on Wednesday is poised to debate a contentious bill that would create a voucher program where public funds could be used towards private schools. Senate Bill 2, which was already passed by the Texas Senate in February, would create Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, allowing parents to use over $10,000 of public funds per student towards private school tuition and other approved educational expenses. The proposal bill was fast-tracked through the Senate just days after Gov. Greg Abbott made what he calls "school choice" an emergency item for the current legislative session. Earlier this month, the Texas House Education Committee amended…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) The Houston Public Media Foundation welcomes new executive leadership and directors. HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 14, 2025) " The Houston Public Media Foundation announced the appointment of new leadership and welcomed new members to its board of directors. With his recent appointment as associate vice president and general manager of Houston Public Media, Joshua Adams will serve in a new ex officio role as a member of the board. Joining Adams as an ex officio member is Russel Dunlavy, vice president for university advancement at the University of Houston. "It's an honor to continue serving Houston Public Media, this team and this community," said Board President John Bradshaw Jr. "While we are experiencing unprecedented challenges across the public media system, Houston Public Media remains steadfast in its mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of the Greater Houston area." Joining Bradshaw in leadership…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (165+ words) Hello Houston is on the air now! Join the conversation: Call or Text: 713.440.8870 | Listen Live | Watch Live University of Houston political science professor host of "Party Politics" Brandon Rottinghaus breaks down how Houston governs the city. In this episode, Brandon Rottinghaus, University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Party Politics, breaks down how Houston City Council operates and explains the uniqueness of how the city is governed. Brandon also gets the perspectives of two individuals involved in city government, including: Emily Hydnes, a lifelong Houstonian and local government enthusiast, discusses her project Emily Takes Notes in which she attends Houston City Council meetings to take notes on them as well as archive past meetings. Then, City Council member Amy Peck, representing District A, explains what Houston City Council does, which committees she's on and what they do, the…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (491+ words) Following a national search, Houston Public Media today announces that veteran media executive and station manager Joshua B. Adams has been promoted to associate vice president and general manager, effective June 1, 2025. Houston Matters is on the air now! Join the conversation: Email [email protected] | Listen Live April 1, 2025 " Following a national search, Houston Public Media today announces that veteran media executive and station manager Joshua B. Adams has been promoted to associate vice president and general manager, effective June 1, 2025. In this role, Adams will oversee the strategic direction and operations of Houston Public Media's broadcast and digital assets, including the nation's first educational television station KUHT TV8 (PBS), KUHF News 88.7 (NPR) and their digital subchannels. He will also serve as an ex officio member of the Houston Public Media Foundation Board, which provides financial support to the organization. Adams, who joined Houston Public Media in…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (193+ words) Scott Flannigan Named Senior News Director; Edgar Zavala Named Senior Director of Technical Operations HOUSTON, TX (August 1, 2025) " Houston Public Media announced the appointments of Scott Flannigan as senior news director and Edgar Zavala as senior director of technical operations. Both positions report directly to Interim Station Manager Laurie Johnson-Ramirez. Zavala brings four decades of television industry experience to his new role, having led technical teams through major industry transitions, navigating technology advancements and supporting content creation and distribution. He previously led the buildout of a 60,000 square-foot media facility for Houston's NBC affiliate, KPRC. "Houston Public Media has a great team of experts, and I look forward to helping navigate our new challenges as we work to grow our audience in our community," said Zavala. "Being a Houstonian for the last 38 years, and a proud UH alum, I am excited to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) The third annual Houston Media Conference is Friday through Sunday at CityCentre. It aims to lay bare the business side of filmmaking while fostering collaboration within the creative community. You've got the screenplay, and now you need to get your passion project in front of professionals with connections. But how? That's what the Houston Media Conference is for. Houston Cinema Arts Society and the Southwest Alternate Media Project are hosting the third annual event Friday through Sunday at CityCentre, 816 Town and Country Boulevard #210. It aims to lay bare the business side of filmmaking. Media professionals of all types " from TV and motion picture producers to podcasters to social media content creators " will gather for a series of seminars, screenings and social events. Some events at the conference are free and open to the public, while others are ticketed events that…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) Starting June 24, a total of 26 Astros home games will be televised in Spanish. There were 15 such broadcasts in 2023 and 17 in 2024. The Houston Astros are expanding their number of Spanish-language TV broadcasts this year, with a slate of 26 games between June 24 and the end of the regular season in September. The "Los Astros" broadcasts will air on the alternate channel for the Space City Home Network, a regional sports network owned as a joint venture between the Astros and Houston Rockets. The network is available via cable, satellite and over-the-top (OTT) providers in Texas as well as Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico. Fifteen Astros games were televised in Spanish in 2023, followed by 17 games in 2024. "Space City Home Network is thrilled to bring Houston Astros baseball to our viewers in Spanish for the third consecutive season," Jim Colasanto, the network's…...