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‘Terms of Endearment’ 40 years later (Dec. 8, 2023)

Posted on · On Friday's show: We look back at the film "Terms of Endearment," released 40 years ago. The Oscar-winning movie was set in Houston and based on a book by Larry McMurtry. And we meet the next host of "Texas Country Reporter."

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The week in politics (Dec. 6, 2023)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We’re just days away from knowing who will become the next mayor of the city of Houston. From the runoff election to special session news and beyond, we seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.

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New documentary sheds light on law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde school shooting

Posted on · Investigative reporter Lomi Kriel explains what a trove of information released by a confidential source reveals about the law enforcement response to the worst school shooting in Texas history. Her reporting is the basis for a new episode of the PBS series Frontline.