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HISD’s enrollment decline could mean millions less in state funding and potentially more budget cuts across the district.

talks with Houston Public Media education reporter, Bianca Seward about HISD’s latest enrollment numbers, Superintendent Mike Miles’ testimony before Texas lawmakers, and how campus “leveling” is impacting schools, staff and students.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube.

From Texas guitar traditions to the future of music technology, guitarist Kelly Doyle shares what the electric guitar can become at the Geary Studio!

Kelly joined Houston Matters ahead of the Adventurous Electric Guitar Festival and performed "Empty Saddles" by Sons of the Pioneers.

Watch the full performance and conversation on YouTube.

What does fall taste like in Houston?🍂

On The Full Menu, we’re talking comfort food with , , and . From warm soups and gumbo to the dishes that feel like “your grandmother’s hug.”

Get cozy and listen to the full segment on HoustonMatters.org and NEWS 88.7!

Galveston ISD public schools are facing a new requirement to display donated Ten Commandments posters in classrooms. Galveston ISD delayed the displays while the law faced legal challenges, but a federal appeals court ruled Texas can enforce it.

Now, the district says it will comply. Do you believe the Ten Commandments should be displayed in classrooms?

Watch the full breakdown with Houston Public Media's and on YouTube.

“Sin maíz no hay país.”🌽

For Houston Matters producer Mincho Jacob, the tamal represents more than food it’s culture, tradition and community passed down through generations.

This Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the flavors, stories and traditions that connect us.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s financial integrity advisor, former City Controller Chris Brown, defended his work before Houston City Council amid an ongoing investigation into his employment.

Brown admits to 15-hour workweeks for $127,000 salary and limited activity in city records. He said his work on nearly 19 projects has helped identify millions of dollars in potential savings.

Houston Matters reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh joins to break down Brown’s testimony and the investigation.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube.

Jasmine Crockett’s decision not to endorse James Talarico is raising questions about Democratic Party unity and voter turnout in Texas.

On this week's "Political Roundup", and discuss how the split is being received and what it could mean heading into the midterms.

Stay up to date on the latest in politics on YouTube. Listen to Houston Matters weekdays at 9 a.m. on NEWS 88.7.

What does race have to do with the experience of being an undocumented immigrant?

Author Katya Suvorova reflects on growing up undocumented in the U.S. as a white immigrant and how her family’s experience differed from those of friends of color.

Suvorova is the author of "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter: A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride". She spoke with Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty about immigration, race and privilege.