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The Pandemic Does Not Mean ‘Game Over’ For Video Gamers’ Social Lives
Posted on · Houstonians are turning to online gaming during the pandemic to stay connected and go on virtual adventures.
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Documentary Series Details Women’s Fight For ‘The Vote’
Posted on · Filmmaker Michelle Ferrari and Houston historian Betty Chapman talk about how women won the long, arduous fight for their right to vote 100 years ago.
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The Full Menu: Houston’s Best Places For Dine-In And Takeout During The Pandemic
Posted on · Local food writers discuss which restaurants are doing the best with safety precautions -- and food -- amid COVID-19.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Miss Juneteeth’ Takes A Warm Look At Mothers, Daughters, And Small-Town Celebrations
Posted on · Director and Fort Worth native Channing Godfrey Peoples talks about her new film.
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Historian: Juneteenth Is A Fitting Time For The Removal Of Houston’s Confederate Statues
Posted on · History professor Gregory Maddox of Texas Southern University discusses the movement to take down Confederate monuments in the city.
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Pandemics, A Recession, And Civil Unrest Can All Contribute To Sleep Disorders
Posted on · COVID-19, the economic crash, and mass protests in the streets have all made it more difficult to get a good night's sleep, according to a Houston sleep expert.
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Bankruptcy Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Texas Companies Like Men’s Wearhouse and J.C. Penney Will Disappear
Posted on · A Houston bankruptcy judge says, more often than not, bankruptcy is used to prevent such companies from going out of business completely.
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In Moments Of Great Social Change, America Has A History Of Violence
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the role violence has played in social change, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Recovering Addicts In The Pandemic Face Another Hurdle — Isolation
Posted on · Three Houston experts on addiction and recovery talk about the pitfalls of social distancing and the ways they've helped each other heal from home.
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‘Prophetic City’ Says The Future Of America Will Look A Lot Like Houston
Posted on · Dr. Stephen Klineberg, the sociologist behind Rice University's annual Houston Area Survey, discusses his new book, which he describes as "a book about Houston, written by the people of Houston."
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9 Ways To Make The Texas Economy More Resilient And Equitable
Posted on · Policy experts from UH and UT-Austin say the pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in the Texas economy and offer "A Playbook for Resiliency" to address them.
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Coronavirus Leaves Summer Vacation And Travel Plans Up In The Air
Posted on · Tourism experts from Houston and Galveston say they expect travelers to take more spur-of-the-moment day trips this summer.
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As More Texas Businesses Reopen, Are We Prepared For A Potential Second Wave of COVID-19?
Posted on · Experts weigh in on the possible medical, economic, and psychological ramifications of another potential surge of coronavirus infections.
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Plenty Of Women Have Been Shortlisted For The Supreme Court — But Mostly For Show
Posted on · The new book "Shortlisted" explores the women considered for the nation's highest court, mainly to create the appearance of diversity while maintaining the status quo.
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Houston’s Economy Is Diversified Enough To Handle The Latest Oil Bust…Right?
Posted on · Texas Monthly writer Evan Mintz says Houston still isn't prepared for another prolonged oil and gas industry bust.