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Texas A&M ranked No. 6, Houston No. 24 in 2022 preseason AP Top 25

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Posted on August 15, 2022 · Alabama starts the season at No. 1 while defending champion Georgia is No. 3.

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Education

Kyle Rittenhouse now says he’s going to Blinn College, after Texas A&M said he’s not a student

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 6, 2022 · Rittenhouse corrected himself on Monday saying he was attending the Brenham-based community college. Over the weekend, he made a splash when Texas A&M refuted his claim he was an incoming Aggie.

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Crawfish prices rose in Texas amid the pandemic and last year’s winter storm

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Posted on May 6, 2022 · Crawfish prices continue to rise in Texas as crops have suffered from multiple natural disasters, according to researchers at Texas A&M’s Agrilife Extension.

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Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on April 28, 2022 · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.

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State Lawmakers Hand Texas Public Universities Stricter, More Uniform Free Speech Rules

Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on July 25, 2019 · Under SB 18, Texas universities can’t decide whether to schedule a speaker based on "any anticipated controversy related to the event" -- though they can consider security needs.

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Here’s Why Dust From The Sahara Desert Is Turning The Houston Sky Yellow

Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on June 27, 2019 · Why are parts of the Texas sky yellow and what does this mean?

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7 Things To Know Before Going To Pride Houston

Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on June 20, 2019 · The who, what, when, where and why behind Houston’s Pride Festival and Parade.

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New Resources For Survivors Of Sexual Assault In Fort Bend County

Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on June 14, 2019 · The organization Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners will provide medical exams and emotional support. They plan to open 12 new free clinics.

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Governor Abbott Signs Harvey Relief Legislation

Andrew Schneider / Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on June 13, 2019 · SB 7 will provide Texas’ local governments with matching funds to unlock billions of dollars’ worth of federal disaster aid and flood mitigation funding.

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Snapshot: The Stories Of 9 Houston High School 2019 Graduates

Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on June 6, 2019 · A look into the lives of nine seniors from across Houston.

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Houston Zoo Opens New Texas Wetlands Exhibit Featuring Native Wildlife

Gabrielle Keene, HPM Intern

Posted on May 24, 2019 · Visitors can see bald eagles, whooping cranes and American alligators.

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