Podcast appearances and mentions of craig hlavaty

On Monday's show: Following Friday's "economic blackout," we consider whether boycotts of this nature work as intended.Also this hour: We offer Houstonians a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in our city.And we talk about the Houston Rockets as they're set to face one of the best, and one of the worst, teams in their conference this week.

On Monday's show: The passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor marks a defining milestone in our nation's history. We discuss her legacy and lasting impact on Texas through the rulings she was involved in. Also this hour: Listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston. And we get an update on Houston sports.

On Monday's show: Tomorrow is Election Day. For those who haven't voted, we provide a last-minute procrastinator's guide to voting. Also this hour: Listeners share their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston as we do on the first Monday of each month. And we get an update on sports from Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: Heading into the Fourth of July holiday, we learn how abolitionists used Independence Day to make their case in pre-Civil War America. That story is the subject of Symbols of Freedom: Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War by University of Houston history professor Matt Clavin. Also this hour: The Houston Chronicle's Lisa Gray and the Scurfield Group's Craig Hlavaty discuss some Houstonians' holiday-related gripes and pet peeves, gathered over the last month. And, on July 4, 1939, New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig delivered his iconic "luckiest man" speech. Gehrig was dubbed "The Iron Horse" for playing 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood for 56 years. But he isn't the only iron man of sports. We remember some Houston athletes who've achieved some astonishing feats in their sports.

On Monday's show: Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, the CEO of Harris Health, makes his case for a $2.5 billion bond measure that would raise funds for a new LBJ Hospital and other public health services. Also this hour: We offer listeners their monthly opportunity to vent about their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston. And we get an update on sports from Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: We learn about a pair of bills in the legislature that could change who's in charge of elections in Harris County. News 88.7 reporter Andrew Schneider explains. Also this hour: It's time for another round of pet peeves where listeners share any nitpicky frustrations about life in Greater Houston. And we review the Astros' season-opening series and preview the men's college basketball national championship game with the Final Four here in Houston.

On Monday's show: CERAWeek, the annual weeklong energy conference, kicks off today at the George R. Brown Convention Center. With that happening in the background, we get an update on the state of the energy industry. Also this hour: Listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston. And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

  On Monday's show: A Chinese official says the United States has damaged efforts to stabilize relations between the two countries by shooting down that alleged surveillance balloon. We talk about the political implications of this continuing saga and discuss how it might be overshadowing other important news, including why the Texas Board of Education is backing off of its opposition to school vouchers. Also this hour: We offer you another chance to vent about your pet peeves about life in Houston. And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

On Monday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court this week will consider whether to take up a Texas case regarding whether footage from a comedy special taped inside a jail should have been shown to jurors who subsequently gave a convicted murderer the death penalty. We discuss the legal issues at play. Also this hour: Listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston and their hopes for the new year. And we look ahead to some of the likely major Houston sports stories of 2023 with Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

  On Monday's show: We recap the return of quarterback Deshaun Watson to NRG Stadium – in a Cleveland Browns uniform. It's also his first game after a half-season suspension in connection with the more than two dozen (now mostly settled) lawsuits brought against him by Houston area masseuses, making various claims of sexual misconduct and assault against him. Also this hour: We offer Houstonians a chance to vent about their pet peeves.

On Monday's show: We reflect on the Astros' second World Series victory and prepare for today's championship parade, coverage of which you can hear live on News 88.7 beginning at noon. And, while most of Houston is celebrating today, there is an election tomorrow. A new survey illuminates what Texas voters think about election fraud.

  On Monday's show: We review some of the bond measures going before voters on the November ballot for both Harris County and Spring ISD and discuss what you should know about them ahead of Election Day. Also this hour: We offer you your monthly chance to vent your pet peeves. And we discuss the pros and cons of the Astros having time off between the regular season and their first playoff series. Can they stay sharp during the down time?

On Monday's show: Houston is seeing an increase in COVID levels, according to city wastewater levels. Should we expect an increase in hospitalizations in the coming weeks? We discuss with an infectious disease expert from UTHealth. Also this hour: We offer you your monthly chance to vent your pet peeves. And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

On Monday's Houston Matters: Europe is importing more Texas oil to offset the loss of supplies from Russia. We learn what that could mean for the Houston oil and gas industry. Also this hour: We offer you your monthly chance to vent your pet peeves. And we recap who the Texans chose in the NFL Draft and discuss the latest developments in Houston sports.

On Monday's show: This week, Houston City Council plans to begin considering a paid parental leave policy for city employees. We learn what the benefits might entail and how they might help city employees. Also this hour: It's another chance to vent your pet peeves about life in Houston. And Jeff Balke previews the Astros season and updates us on sports.

On Monday's show: Around 30 percent of Harris County's mail-in ballots were rejected during this year's primary election, but how many are likely to be corrected in person as is required in order to be counted? Also this hour: Listeners share their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston. And Jeff Balke updates us on sports.

On Monday's Houston Matters: We get the latest COVID-19 numbers and trends from the Houston Health Authority, Dr. David Persse. Also this hour: We offer you your monthly opportunity to vent about your pet peeves about life in Housotn. And we get an update on Houston sports.

On Monday's Houston Matters: We get the latest COVID-19 numbers and trends from the Houston Health Authority, Dr. David Persse. Also this hour: We offer you your monthly opportunity to vent about your pet peeves about life in Housotn. And we get an update on Houston sports.

On Monday's Houston Matters: We bring you the latest on Tropical Storm Nicholas, which has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to drop 5 to 10 inches of rain on the region — or more in some places. Also this hour: Listeners share their advice on preparing for severe weather. And the Texans kicked off their season with a win against the Jaguars. We recap the victory and get an update on other developments in Houston sports.

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On Monday's Houston Matters: It's been a wet couple of weeks — with still more rain expected. Should we be wary of the potential for certain Houston area streets to become flooded? Also this hour: We offer you another chance to vent by sharing your pet peeves about life in Houston. And we get an update on Houston sports. 

  On Monday's Houston Matters: For all the attention on proposed new voting restrictions under consideration in the Texas Legislature, we really don’t know what a final bill will entail. That’s because, after the state Senate in early April passed its bill in the middle of the night, last week the Texas House elections committee gutted that bill and replaced it with its own language – again, passed late at night with no public input.... Read More

On Thursday's Houston Matters: Record numbers turned out for the first day of early voting in Harris County. We discuss that and some legal battles and glitches affecting voting across Greater Houston. Also this hour: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup. And we offer you a chance to vent by sharing your Houston pet peeves.

Alex talks to Craig Hlavaty about space, helping run a museum, and they even solve universal healthcare. Follow the show on twitter: @CraigHlavaty, @passthegravypod, @AlexJMiddleton, @NotPatDionne, and @RobertBarbosa03

Alex talks to Craig Hlavaty about space, helping run a museum, and they even solve universal healthcare. Follow the show on twitter: @CraigHlavaty, @passthegravypod, @AlexJMiddleton, @NotPatDionne, and @RobertBarbosa03

Behold! The Millennial Marvin Zindler! I kid, of course, but Craig is as "Houston" as they come. The versatile tattooed man about town discusses sobriety in the face of quarantine, the vertical nature of today's pop culture and his love of flowers and tacos. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afterlater/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afterlater/support

Hello Houston! Hi guys! Craig Hlavaty and Kat Havens here from the all-new, rebooted ‘Beyond Bones’ podcast from the Houston Museum of Natural Science. We’re super excited to unveil this new podcast to the ears of Houstonians and science-lovers alike. Expect plenty of great conversations with our resident curators and staffers, along with special guests and notable names. Check out our introductory episode to learn a bit more about who we are. We’re rather chatty.

We go in-depth on the controversy surrounding a municipal voting proposition to give the Lubbock Auditorium-Coliseum, which is in some $25 million of disrepair, over to Texas Tech. Craig Hlavaty helps explain why Astrodome/Auditorium-Coliseum comparisons are somewhat true and somewhat false. Plus, Lubbock's barber Maurice Stanley sounds off on the subject.

Barbecue fans have plenty to be happy about as barbecue festival season heats up. Starting in September Texas’ best ’cue festivals kick off with some of the state’s most popular pitmasters smoking up a storm. BBQ State of Mind hosts J.C. (Chris) Reid and Greg Morago are joined by barbecue enthusiast Craig Hlavaty to run down the best fests for smoked meat aficionados. Support the show.

Restaurateur Lee Ellis, owner of Cherry Pie Hospitality, is entering thebusy Houston barbecue scene with a new business, Ellis Brothers Barbecue.Operating first as a pop-up at his Lee's Fried Chicken & Donuts shop, thebarbecue soon will make its debut as a separate smoked meats menu atCherry Pie's State Fare Kitchen & Bar in Memorial. Ellis, a longtimefixture on the Houston restaurant scene and a lifelong barbecue fan, saidthe time was right to bring his brand of barbecue to the market. Can theman who has launched a number of popular Houston restaurants make it inthe competitive local barbecue landscape?In this week's podcast, Ellis discusses his plans with Chris, Greg and Chron.com¹er (and mediaman-about-town) Craig Hlavaty.Subscribe (it's free!) to BBQ State of Mind on the Apple Podcasts app, orlisten on Stitcher and houstonchronicle.com/podcasts. Support the show.

It's Pass The Gravy's Best of 2016. Hear from Alex, Chris, Cole, John, Phyllis, Curtis, Emma, and Craig Hlavaty and re-live all of the greatest (or worst) moments of the year. Follow the show on twitter: @passthegravypod, @AlexJMiddleton, @ChrisHogan82, @wordsbycole, @JohnGiof, @CurtisChaffin, @PhyllisTheBuzz, and @CraigHlavaty

Craig Hlavaty joins Alex and Chris to talk about working for the Houston Chronicle and Newsfix, music, and celebrity deaths. They also tell you what's not cool for the week and answer your questions. You can follow the show on twitter: @CraigHlavaty, @passthegravypod, @AlexJMiddleton, and @ChrisHogan82