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A new master-planned concept in Montgomery County will attempt to fuse small town life – and music
Posted on · The developer behind Two Step Farm shares his vision - and who he thinks might want to live there.
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Anita Hill (Sept. 28, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Lawyer, educator, and author Anita Hill talks about her life's work of fighting against sexual harassment and violence ahead of a visit to the University of Houston next week.
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Think keeping a restaurant open during the pandemic was hard? Try keeping hundreds going
Posted on · Former TGI Friday's CEO (and Houstonian) Ray Blanchette says it was 'terrifying' to face the reality of what COVID meant for business.
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Political Roundup: Assessing Mayor Turner’s time in office
Posted on · Ahead of Wednesday's State of the City address, we consider the mayor's accomplishments and what challenges remain after his eight years in office as we discuss the latest developments in politics.
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Training the next generation of social workers at UH-Downtown
Posted on · UHD students studying social work learn how to help kids still experiencing pandemic-related grief and trauma.
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The week in politics (Sept. 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: From the potential government shutdown to what’s next in the still-not-over Paxton saga, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
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Filmmaking program offers different path for Harris County youth needing second chance
Posted on · The Center also offers vocational trades, including a barber program where kids can become certified barbers. Construction, drivers licenses, art, music, welding and dance are also offered.
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Houston Controller candidate Chris Hollins discusses vision for city finances
Posted on · As controller, the elected official acts as the city’s chief financial officer. Hollins is running against three other candidates for term-limited Chris Brown's seat.
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It’s slightly less hot, and there’s been some rain. It’s progress, right?
Posted on · We discuss the slow turn towards fall weather with Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.
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Slightly lower ‘fall’ temperatures (Sept. 26, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We talk about the slightly lower temperatures this week. And we begin our series of candidate interviews, beginning with Chris Hollins, who’s running for Houston City Controller.
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Astros’ playoff hopes come down to the season’s final week
Posted on · The defending champions head into the final week of the 2023 regular season -- and into a critical series against Seattle -- clinging to their playoff lives.
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The stranglehold cable providers have long had over sports fans — is it about to end?
Posted on · Columnist Dwight Silverman discusses recent techology news, including a new contract that will bring some live sports to the streaming service Max.
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Election lawsuit dropped (Sept. 25, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Alexandra del Moral Mealer has dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last year's election for Harris County judge. We learn why and discuss whether we should expect more challenges like hers in our current political climate.
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Are we still living in the Texas depicted in “King of the Hill?”
Posted on · Ahead of a planned reboot on Hulu, we contemplate the animated series' influence on how others perceive Texans.
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Remember how all those Californians were moving to Texas? Some aren’t staying.
Posted on · We explore why some find what they're looking for in the Lone Star state, and others move on.