<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone wp-image-381306 size-medium" src="https://cdn.hpm.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/06202851/HM-CC_Banner-FB-Share-1000x525.png" alt="The Houston Matters logo on a white background" width="1000" height="525" /></em></strong></p><p>On Monday's show: We get an update on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/weather/2024/04/29/484856/houston-area-school-districts-issue-delays-monday-after-heavy-storms-flash-flooding/" rel="noopener">severe weather</a> and flooding overnight around the region. And we explore how <a target="_blank" href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2024/04/25/484605/southwest-airlines-stops-houston-bush-intercontinental-flights/" rel="noopener">Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport</a> will affect travelers.</p><p>Also this hour: The city of Corpus Christi is pursuing development of the state’s first ocean <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/corpus-christi-water-answers-questions-about-future-seawater-desalination-plant" rel="noopener">desalination project</a>. Turning ocean salt water into healthy drinking water would have some obvious benefits, but could it have a negative impact on the environment? And we learn about a desalination project here in Houston.</p><p>Then, veterinarian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.avma.org/about/avma-board-of-directors/lori-m-teller-dvm-dabvp-caninefeline-cvj" rel="noopener">Dr. Lori Teller</a> answers your pet care questions.</p><p>And, on the heels of the NFL Draft, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke" rel="noopener">Jeff Balke</a> reflects on how Houston sports teams have fared in drafts over the years -- who were some of the biggest successes and the biggest busts?</p>

Houston Matters

Michael Hagerty

Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport (April 29, 2024)

APR 29, 202448 MIN
Houston Matters

Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport (April 29, 2024)

APR 29, 202448 MIN

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<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone wp-image-381306 size-medium" src="https://cdn.hpm.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/06202851/HM-CC_Banner-FB-Share-1000x525.png" alt="The Houston Matters logo on a white background" width="1000" height="525" /></em></strong></p><p>On Monday's show: We get an update on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/weather/2024/04/29/484856/houston-area-school-districts-issue-delays-monday-after-heavy-storms-flash-flooding/" rel="noopener">severe weather</a> and flooding overnight around the region. And we explore how <a target="_blank" href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2024/04/25/484605/southwest-airlines-stops-houston-bush-intercontinental-flights/" rel="noopener">Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport</a> will affect travelers.</p><p>Also this hour: The city of Corpus Christi is pursuing development of the state’s first ocean <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/corpus-christi-water-answers-questions-about-future-seawater-desalination-plant" rel="noopener">desalination project</a>. Turning ocean salt water into healthy drinking water would have some obvious benefits, but could it have a negative impact on the environment? And we learn about a desalination project here in Houston.</p><p>Then, veterinarian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.avma.org/about/avma-board-of-directors/lori-m-teller-dvm-dabvp-caninefeline-cvj" rel="noopener">Dr. Lori Teller</a> answers your pet care questions.</p><p>And, on the heels of the NFL Draft, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke" rel="noopener">Jeff Balke</a> reflects on how Houston sports teams have fared in drafts over the years -- who were some of the biggest successes and the biggest busts?</p>