Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/houstonpublicmedia/

Houston Public Media is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US. Founded in 1950, it employs approximately 120 individuals and specializes in Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.

Revenue

Founded

1950

Headcount

116

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On May 27, 2026, Houston Public Media (HPM), the Houston-based NPR and PBS member station, launched the Galveston County News Bureau. This expansion aims to deepen HPM's connection to Galveston County, increase hyperlocal journalism, and provide community-focused reporting while continuing to serve its entire 19-county region. Josh Adams, HPM's associate vice president and general manager, stated the bureau allows the organization to deliver journalism its audiences value and trust.

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Jul

2nd

2026

01:00

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

New details about Whitmire’s $60,000 agreement with podcast producer revealed as Houston OIG drops complaint – Houston Public Media

The City of Houston's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has declined to investigate Mayor John Whitmire's $60,000 payment to podcast producer Owen Conflenti, according to the Houston Progressive Caucus, which said it had filed a complaint with the office more than a month ago.

Houston Public Media

Jun

15th

2026

01:00

City controller announces investigation into Houston mayor’s financial integrity advisor – Houston Public Media

After the Houston Chronicle reported that a top financial advisor for Houston Mayor John Whitmire rarely showed up to work at City Hall, City Controller Chris Hollins announced a "formal investigation" into the matter — and Whitmire expressed support for the advisor.

Houston Public Media

Jun

10th

2026

01:00

City of Houston passes Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 – Houston Public Media

Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year, with a vote of 15 to 1. Whitmire acknowledged the budget wasn't perfect, but he called it an important step toward putting the city on a sound financial footing.

Houston Public Media

Jun

3rd

2026

01:00

related fee among proposed amendments to Houston mayor’s budget plan – Houston Public Media

Mayor John Whitmire's $7.5 billion budget plan faced proposed amendments from Houston City Council members on Wednesday — a regular part of the annual budgetary process — along with support from labor groups and criticism from some community advocates.

Houston Public Media

May

27th

2026

08:45

Houston-based media group establishes new bureau in Galveston County

A Houston-based media company is expanding its coverage of the greater Houston area. Houston Public Media (HPM) announced the creation of the Galveston County News Bureau on Tuesday, May 26. “This bureau allows us to deepen our connection to Galveston County and provide the kind of community-focused journalism our audiences have told us they value and trust us to deliver,” said Josh Adams, associate vice president and general manager, Houston Public Media.

CultureMap Houston

May

27th

2026

07:56

Houston Public Media launches Galveston bureau in a bid to expand hyperlocal coverage

Houston's NPR and PBS member station, Houston Public Media, launched a Galveston bureau as it works to increase hyperlocal journalism while continuing to serve its entire 19-county region.

The Business Journals

May

22nd

2026

03:02

In Democratic runoff, Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee clash over influence of big money in politics – Houston Public Media

WASHINGTON — With little ideological daylight between the two candidates, the runoff between Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee has focused on a more symbolic debate: the influence of big money in politics. Green has criticized the more than $4 million that a cryptocurrency super PAC spent on behalf of Menefee, a whopping total that has given Menefee the money edge and made the 18th Congressional District home to the most expensive House runoff in Texas.

Houston Public Media

May

15th

2026

01:00

Gas Prices, Gerrymandering and Obama’s Return to Texas – Houston Public Media

Foreign policy tensions, rising gas prices, redistricting wars, and major Texas political maneuvering all collide in this week's episode of Party Politics. Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down how escalating conflict with Iran is creating political headaches for the White House — especially as Americans continue to feel economic pressure at the pump.

Houston Public Media

May

12th

2026

02:30

No Interest Advertising – Houston Public Media

Bauer College Assistant Professor of Marketing, Bowen Luo, warns against ‘no interest’ fishy loans and fishy apps. “Cash‑advance apps often advertise loans as having "no interest,” which drives downloads and makes people more likely to keep using the app.

Houston Public Media

May

12th

2026

01:00

SFA broadcast journalism students connect with major media professionals

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Broadcast journalism students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Media and Communication recently toured major media outlets in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, gaining firsthand insight into career opportunities awaiting them after graduation.

Stephen F. Austin State University

May

7th

2026

01:00

What does Whitmire’s budget mean for Houstonians’ bottom line, city’s financial future? – Houston Public Media

Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7.5 billion budget would hold off a crisis-inducing deficit, but the only truly new source of revenue doesn't close the gap, and overall spending is slated to go up, not down.

Houston Public Media

May

4th

2026

18:30

Mayor Whitmire reveals budget plan intended to relieve Houston’s fiscal headache – Houston Public Media

As the city of Houston slides toward a fiscal cliff, Mayor John Whitmire proposed sweeping, structural changes on Tuesday intended to hold off a daunting deficit by one year.

Houston Public Media

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