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Mark Norris

Mark Norris

Director of Digital Content

As Director of Digital Content, Mark Norris oversees all digital coverage for Houston Public Media, including the station’s website, social media platforms and apps.

Born and raised in Dallas, Norris graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in both journalism and political science. As a Metro reporter for The Dallas Morning News, Norris was able to gain knowledge in his field. He then spent nearly a decade as Digital Director at KDFW-TV FOX 4 in Dallas. Under his leadership the station became a leader in the market for social media and digital news coverage. While in Dallas, Norris helped lead the newsroom’s political coverage each campaign cycle. Major stories and topics covered during his tenure include: the West fertilizer plant explosion, multiple cases of Ebola in Dallas, the July 7 officer ambush shootings, the arrest and trial of Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger and the COVID-19 outbreak and response.

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Harris County commissioners court passes measures supporting abortion, contraception access

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 28, 2022 · All three measures were approved in contentious 3-2 party-line votes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Tags abortion Harris County Commissioners Court reproductive health Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court

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Texas judge blocks state’s pre-Roe ban, allows some abortions to continue

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 28, 2022 · The 1925 law at the core of the case was in effect until the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. It made performing an abortion punishable by up to five years in prison.

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How the Roe ruling might affect other reproductive health matters (June 28, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 28, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We examine how the overturn of Roe v. Wade might affect other reproductive issues -- not just unwanted pregnancies. And a former second-in-command at NASA explains what she thinks is holding the space agency back.

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Health & Science

Health care providers sue Texas over pre-Roe abortion ban

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 27, 2022 · In a memo issued last week, Attorney General Ken Paxton said prosecutors “may choose to immediately pursue criminal prosecutions based on violations of Texas abortion prohibitions predating Roe that were never repealed by the Texas Legislature.”

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PHOTOS: Houston abortion rights supporters protest overturning of Roe v. Wade

ShaVonne Herndon / Mark Norris

Posted on June 24, 2022 · The crowd in downtown Houston featured people chanting "my body, my choice" and holding protest signs.

Tags abortion abortion rights Protest Roe v. Wade

Texas

Roe v. Wade overturned: What Texas, Harris County and Houston leaders are saying

Mark Norris

Posted on June 24, 2022 · Politicians, civic leaders and groups across the Houston area and Texas are reacting to the end of constitutional protections for abortion.

Tags abortion Beto O'Rourke District Attorney Kim Ogg Gov. Greg Abbott Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Roe v. Wade

Houston

Listen to WNYC & Houston Public Media’s live Juneteenth special

Mark Norris

Posted on June 20, 2022 · WNYC's "The United States of Anxiety" Juneteenth Special featured a report from Houston's Emancipation Park and multiple guests.

Tags emancipation park houston public media juneteenth WNYC

Sports

Houston named 2026 FIFA World Cup host city

Mark Norris

Posted on June 16, 2022 · Games will take place at NRG Stadium, one of 11 U.S. sites where matches will be played.

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Events

Houston Public Media, WNYC to air Juneteenth radio special Sunday evening

Mark Norris

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Houston Public Media listeners are encouraged to participate in the show via social media and call in to discuss the holiday.

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Criminal Justice

2 Katy brothers arrested, accused of assaulting officers at Capitol insurrection

Mark Norris / Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on June 8, 2022 · The Department of Justice released images it says shows Adam and Brian Jackson at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Tags Capitol riots jan. 6 insurrection katy

Houston

Search for suspects continues after 2 killed at north Houston flea market

Mark Norris

Posted on May 16, 2022 · The sheriff’s department believes the shooting at the Sunny Flea Market took place after a fight between two groups.

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