{"id":345748,"date":"2025-10-31T14:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/345748\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T14:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:31:12","slug":"how-development-happens-in-flood-plains-oct-31-2025-houston-public-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/345748\/","title":{"rendered":"How development happens in flood plains (Oct. 31, 2025) \u2013 Houston Public Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online<\/a> or watch live on YouTube<\/a>. Join the discussion. Call or text 713-440-8870. Email talk@houstonmatters.org<\/a> or tag us @HoustonMatters<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday\u2019s show: Houston has seen explosive growth over the past decade, primarily in flood plains. Houston Chronicle reporter Yilun Cheng explains some potential connections<\/a> between development in the flood plain and donations to political campaigns.<\/p>\n

Also this hour: We meet Marine Corps veteran Steve Jimenez, who found relief from depression, anxiety, and a general lack of purpose after leaving the military in beekeeping. He founded Hives for Heroes<\/a>, an organization to help his fellow veterans get into beekeeping. Jimenez is among several veterans involved in agriculture featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS series After Action<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then, from a mixed bag for Houston in Wallet Hub’s rankings of the country\u2019s best Halloween experiences, to fluctuating candy costs this Halloween, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly<\/a> of the week.<\/p>\n

And we learn how Sugar Land is celebrating D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Audio from today\u2019s show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here<\/a>, on iTunes<\/a>, Stitcher<\/a> and other apps.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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