Your Houston

We speak with Houston METRO Board Chair Carrin F. Patman about the state of public transit in Houston. We cover a wide range of topics from the implementation of the METRO Next Bond, Light Rail to Hobby Airport, and the I-45 expansion project.

The second episode in our Pride series features 2020 Nonbinary Pride Houston Grand Marshal Kelsey Reynolds to discuss their LGBTQ activism and work in volunteer services and engagement for the Houston Food Bank. 

Check out our first of two Pride focused podcast episodes. Today we speak with Houston GLBT Political Caucus President Jovon Tyler to learn more about his journey through various activism roles. He shares information about what exactly the Houston GLBT Political Caucus does and where he sees things going with local LGBTQIA+ activism.

Today we visit with Alex Dailey, Vice President of Community Engagement for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston to learn more about the organization, how quality of life issues impact the work they do, and how you can step up and get involved in youth mentorship. Visit https://bbbstx.org/ to learn how you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston and attend their upcoming golf tournament Swing for Kids’ Sake.

On this episode we speak with Silky Joshi Malik. Silky was the first woman to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District. After a roller coaster ride of an experience she wrote the book The Total Nobody Who Ran for Office and Lost-ish, to capture the memories of her time on the campaign trail, providing lessons to anyone trying to find their voice in the world of politics. 

What in the world is a Management District? Today we talk to Rebecca Reyna - Executive Director of the Greater Northside Management District, Alice Lee – Executive Director of the Southwest Management District, and Alan Bernstein – VP of Communications for Hawes Hill Associates to break down what exactly a Management District does, how it impacts your neighborhood, and how you can learn more and get involved.

On this episode we speak with Dr. Bhavna Lall, MD, MPH, MPA. Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Houston - College of Medicine. Dr. Lall joins us to answer your questions about the three COVID-19 authorized vaccines safety and efficacy. Vaccine resources available here: https://www.yourhou.com/vaccine

Check out our first Podcast episode of 2021! Your Houston welcomes former Harris County Clerk Christopher G. Hollins to discuss the unique and creative ways his office increased voter turnout in 2020, how they kept voters and poll workers safe during a pandemic, and what surprised him the most about serving as County Clerk.

Travis Weaver of Manready Mercantile shares how he created a premier global brand from scratch and how they have had to innovate and be creative to survive during the pandemic.

Energy Executive, thought leader, and University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs joins us to discuss COVID's impact on Houston's local economy and long-term implications for Houston's energy sector.