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Full Show: Putting Faces On Skulls From San Jacinto, And Explaining Texas To Outsiders (April 30, 2018)

On Monday’s Houston Matters: Parents and advocates are calling on HISD to sue the state. Plus: A forensic artist brings to life the faces of soldiers lost at San Jacinto. Lawrence Wright talks about his book, God Save Texas. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.

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On Monday’s Houston Matters: Parents and advocates are calling on HISD to sue the state because of the threat of a takeover of some of the district’s under-performing schools. News 88.7's Laura Isensee explains.

Also this hour: Forensic artist Amanda Danning is using her facial reconstruction skills to put faces on the skulls of Mexican soldiers whose remains were found at the San Jacinto battle site. Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright talks about his book, God Save Texas. And Jeff Balke updates us on developments in Houston Sports.

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