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School Closures

Posted on · Several area school districts have announced they will be closed from the end of business today until Wednesday at the earliest.

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Weather Volunteers Help Report Conditions

Posted on · In an age when meteorologist have ever more technology and advanced science to predict the weather, there are times when what they really need is information from someone who is outside looking up. Houston Public Radio's Rod Rice reports.

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Houston Symphony Announces the Beethoven Experience

Posted on · The Houston Symphony announced today that they will host the Beethoven Experience, an extraordinary day-long musical event, on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Jones Hall. The Houston Symphony announced today that they will host the Beethoven Experience, an extraordinary day-long musical event, on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Jones Hall.   “We’ve created an unprecedented opportunity […]

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Tropical Storm Humberto

Posted on · Emergency personnel and equipment have been activated by Governor Rick Perry, as Texas receives rain from Tropical Storm Humberto. The National Weather Service expects heavy rain in parts of Texas and Louisiana. Some of Texas is still saturated by summer floods and there’s a high risk of dangerous flash flooding from Humberto’s heavy rain. Humberto […]

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Katrina Survivors Tell Their Stories

Posted on · As the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, the stories of those who survived the storm are being told. A local archive of stories has been gathered by an organization called “Surviving Katrina and Rita in Houston”. On the occasion of this anniversary, the group has produced four 8-minute audio segments profiling first person accounts […]

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A Book Signing with Howard Pollack

Posted on · KUHF and Barnes & Noble host University of Houston Professor Howard Pollack as he shares insights and stories from his latest project, “Gershwin: His Life and Works.” KUHF’s own Chris Johnson serves as host for this free event, which is open to the public and includes a book signing and meet and greet, on Saturday, […]

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Audrey Buller: A Magic Realist in Retrospect

Posted on · When Audrey Buller (1902 – 1984) began exhibiting in the mid 1930s, her meticulous hyperrealist oil paintings drew broad critical praise. Twenty-two oil paintings by Buller are on display at the University of Houston-Downtown’s O’Kane Gallery from January 17th through March 2nd. When Audrey Buller (1902 – 1984) began exhibiting in the mid 1930s, her […]

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Return Trips to Houston are Strongly Discouraged

Posted on · Return trips to Houston are strongly discouraged until further notice. At this time, travelers should expect extensive delays and fuel shortages. State officials have planned a phased return during the next three days for motorists returning to the Houston-Galveston area beginning Sunday, September 25. See map for details. Larger Version of Map