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The Bigger Picture: ‘Miss Juneteeth’ Takes A Warm Look At Mothers, Daughters, And Small-Town Celebrations

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on June 25, 2020 · Director and Fort Worth native Channing Godfrey Peoples talks about her new film.

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Houston Reacts To Supreme Court Fisher v. UT Affirmative Action Ruling

Florian Martin

Posted on June 23, 2016 · A majority of the justices on Thursday sided with the University of Texas and upheld its use of race in admissions. But it does not end the debate over the practice.

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Provisional ballots, and catalytic converter theft (Nov. 10, 2022)

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