Houston Matters

On Friday's show: We get the latest on the Artemis II mission as it continues into its second full day.Also this hour: From the recent death of a man law enforcement believed was connected to the murders of several Houston-area women, to the indictment this week of his longtime friend for his alleged involvement, we make sense of a flood of new developments in some murder cases that have sat unsolved for decades and are considered part of the so-called "Texas Killing Fields."Then, from a hoax involving the death of a 193-year-old tortoise, to the case of 400,000 stolen KitKat bars, we consider The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we pay a visit to the sprawling complex of commerce that is the Traders Village flea market.Watch

On Thursday's show: NASA's historic Artemis II mission launched successfully, lifting off at 5.35 p.m. Central Time Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. We learn what's next for the mission and the role Houston’s Johnson Space Center will play.Also this hour: We consider the experiences of youth transitioning out of the foster care system.Then, a dermatologist offers advice on how to take care of your skin as many of us are spending more time outdoors.And we get to know the Houston Symphonic Band.Watch

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, local food writers talk about some restaurants worth taking a short trip outside Houston to try.And a unique company in The Woodlands called Othram used DNA to identify a suspect in the 1990 "Lovers Lane" murders in Houston. We revisit a conversation about how they do that work.Watch

Patricia Reif, physics professor and STEM festival organizer, highlights science fairs and youth outreach. Terry McWilliams, HVAC business owner and trade board member, shares A/C maintenance tips and tech cautions. Bayless Wagner, state politics reporter, outlines the federal trial pushing for air conditioning in Texas prisons and the legal, political stakes involved.

On Monday's show: A number of No Kings protests took place in the region over the weekend. We learn what took place. And as the partial government shutdown enters its 45th day, we get an update on airport security wait times at Bush Airport.Also this hour: New research suggests AI can be helpful during the creative process. We ask a few Houston area creatives what they think.Then, as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II this week, taking humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo program, we recall Gemini, the program that preceded Apollo, and how it may have actually been what won the space race over the Russians.And we recap the rest of the Astros season-opening series against the Angels.Watch

On Friday's show: We check in on the status of long wait times at Bush Intercontinental Airport amid a partial government shutdown. And the UH Cougars were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament with a loss to Illinois last night. We recap the game.Also this hour: From repurposing the Astrodome to the high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas, there are some big -- potentially visionary -- projects in Greater Houston that never quite come to fruition. We consider some of the reasons why.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And Houston’s EZ Band, which brings Tejano flavor to covers of modern pop songs, performs for us in studio.Watch

On Thursday's show: We check in again on the latest efforts to reduce security delays at Bush Airport as TSA workers remain unpaid during the partial government shutdown.Also this hour: Following the conviction of a Houston man for murder in a case involving stalking, we discuss how to recognize it and what practical steps can be taken to help someone in danger.Then, we examine how diagnostic delays, a lack of tailored treatments, and historic underinvestment in conditions that primarily or disproportionately affect them all combine to impact women’s health outcomes across Greater Houston.And we get an update on Houston’s real estate market.Watch

On Wednesday's show: We check in on the continuing security delays at Bush Airport amid a partial government shutdown.Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Then, we revisit a question we’ve asked before: is Texas too big?And we reflect on the women’s suffrage movement in Houston and Texas and discuss why women's voting access is still a relevant topic today.Watch

Laura Hughes, co-owner of Basket Books and Art, talks indie bookstore life and community. Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures, discusses documenting women’s roles in space. Imran Ghani, director of CAIR Houston, addresses local Muslim responses to rising anti-Islamic rhetoric. Jordan Bloom, Fortune energy editor, reports from CERAWeek on oil prices, nuclear interest, renewables and protests.

On Monday's show: The University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team is back in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament after a blowout win over Texas A&M. They will take on Illinois on Thursday night in what is essentially a home game at the Toyota Center. We review how they got here and contemplate what’s next with the help of Houston Chronicle reporter Joseph Duarte.And Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison drops by to review the reaction in Houston and Texas to the allegations against the late 20th century labor leader and activist César Chávez.Also this hour: The Trump administration claims the war in Iran will not be an extended engagement. But what if it is? We discuss how it might affect Houston -- beyond high gas prices.Then, we take a deep dive into the rollout of the state’s school vouchers program with Houston Public Media's Bianca Seward and Elizabeth Sander from the Houston Chronicle.And we preview the new baseball season for the Astros, who kick things off Thursday night against the Angels at Daikin Park.Watch