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Galveston Author Ann Weisgarber On Her Journey From Social Worker To Novelist

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 12, 2019 · Weisgarber discusses her latest historical novel, The Glovemaker.

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Full Show: Future Transit Projects, And Adventure Playgrounds (Feb. 12, 2019)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 12, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The debate over hiring more prosecutors, planning to meet our future mass transit needs, adventure playgrounds, and novelist Ann Weisgarber.

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