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A walkout at Eastwood Academy (Oct. 27, 2023)

Posted on October 27, 2023 · On Friday's show: We learn more about why students and parents staged a walkout protest at the HISD school.

Houston Matters

Ida Becomes A Tropical Storm And Is Heading For Louisiana (Aug. 27, 2021)

Posted on August 27, 2021 · On Friday's show: The latest on the weather system in the Gulf of Mexico, the legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and soccer star Nadia Nadim on escaping Afghanistan as a child.

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The Role Of The Black Church And Black Gospel Music In Houston (Feb. 5, 2021)

Posted on February 5, 2021 · On Friday's show: We learn about the new PBS series The Black Church, which reflects on the broad history and culture of the Black church, and about the history and legacy of Black gospel music in Houston.

HISD

From ‘I feel like I’m in prison’ to ‘I’m actually learning,’ Houston ISD students have mixed feelings about Mike Miles’ reform program

Posted on December 6, 2023 · Students in Houston ISD are almost halfway through the first school year under state-appointed leadership. On some campuses, a sweeping reform program has completely transformed the typical school day. It’s not working for all students.

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Severe weather in Houston (Nov. 30, 2023)

Posted on November 30, 2023 · On Thursday's show: With potential severe weather expected in the area, we talk about what Houstonians should be prepared for and how to stay safe. And we recap the Atlantic hurricane season as it comes to an end.

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Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (Nov. 28, 2023)

Posted on November 28, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on an oil spill off the Louisiana coast and how it might affect Texas. And we talk with improver extraordinaire Ben Schwartz, who’s also known for being the movie voice of Sonic the Hedgehog.

HISD

Houston ISD sets new student achievement goals as board struggles to gain public trust

Posted on November 16, 2023 · When the appointed board of managers held community engagement meetings throughout the month of September, attendees had a lot to say about their priorities for the district, with concerns including budgetary and safety matters, curriculum and equitable distribution of resources.

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Houston Matters

A walkout at Eastwood Academy (Oct. 27, 2023)

Houston Matters

Ida Becomes A Tropical Storm And Is Heading For Louisiana (Aug. 27, 2021)

Houston Matters

The Role Of The Black Church And Black Gospel Music In Houston (Feb. 5, 2021)

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