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Education

Many Texas special ed parents fear school vouchers because ‘private schools don’t have to play’

Posted on · The governor and top lawmakers have pointed to students in special education as prime beneficiaries of school vouchers. Some community members are worried the approach will drain funds from already shortchanged public schools while opening the door for discrimination against students with disabilities. 

Harris County

Space waste: Future of long-dormant Astrodome remains up in the air

Posted on · The NCAA Men's Final Four has the national spotlight on Houston and NRG Park, where the historic domed stadium sits unused. What's next for the Astrodome? In short, not much at all.

Be Someone

Arts & Culture

Union Pacific presses felony charges against Houston artist accused of painting over ‘Be Someone’ graffiti

Posted on · Chandrika Metivier, 27, is alleged to have painted "NO WAR KNOW PEACE" and "#WOMANLIFEFREEDOM" on the side of a rail bridge near Downtown Houston. The "BE SOMEONE" message, which also is graffiti art, previously appeared on the structure.

Houston Matters

Jim Nantz on his last Final Four (March 30, 2023)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: Sportscaster and UH alum Jim Nantz is calling his last Final Four on CBS this weekend. We talk with the longtime broadcaster about his Houston connections and memories of college basketball tournaments past.

Astros Crowd 2022 ALCS

Sports

Megan Thee Stallion, Mark Wahlberg, Paul Wall, local country stars to help Houston Astros launch 2023 season

Posted on · The opening-weekend festivities at Minute Maid Park also will include fan giveaways and ceremonies recognizing the Astros and their top players during last year's World Series championship run.

Politics

Dueling property tax cut packages would reduce Texans’ tax bills by more than $16 billion

Posted on · There’s broad, bipartisan support in the Texas Legislature for using the state’s record surplus to cut taxes, but the Senate and House are at odds on how to accomplish that goal.