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County approves safety plan after Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 30, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Does the plan created in response to the Astroworld tragedy go far enough? And we discuss the week in politics.
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Astroworld tragedy results in new Houston-Harris County event management agreement
Posted on · A task force hopes new rules improve communication so the city, county and venue know what their responsibilities are for large events.
Houston
Pink Bows Foundation, created in honor of Astroworld Festival victim, aims to improve safety at events
Posted on · The family of Madison Dubiski, the 23-year-old Houston resident who died Nov. 5, 2021, at the Astroworld Festival, created a foundation that is promoting improved safety protocols at concerts.
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Families of Astroworld Festival victims reach settlements in wrongful death lawsuits nearly one year after tragedy
Posted on · The family of Axel Acosta, one of the 10 people who died at the outdoor concert on Nov. 5, 2021, reached a settlement with event organizer Live Nation, headlining performer Travis Scott and others, according to their attorney. The family of 16-year-old Brianna Rodriguez has reportedly reached a settlement as well.
Houston Matters
Travis Scott’s Comeback Performance: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Task force identifies safety failures at the Astroworld Festival (April 21, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A task force formed after the deadly Astroworld Festival has presented recommendations on how Texas can avoid future tragedies. And new research suggests attitudes about tattoos at work are evolving.
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The week in politics, the state of Texas teachers, and remembering Astroworld in art (April 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest political news, teachers sound off on the state of public education after two years of the pandemic, and an art show pays tribute to the Astroworld theme park.
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New task force on event safety, and discovering a new insect species on the Rice campus (Feb. 10, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A new task force on major event safety after Astroworld, helping college students struggling with hunger, and discovering a new species of wasp on the Rice University campus.
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Astroworld lawsuits piling up: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Your pets peeves about Houston life (Dec. 6, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Another chance to vent about your Houston pet peeves.
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Astroworld left behind trauma and grief for attendees and beyond
Posted on · Psychological, medical, and legal experts share their thoughts on the depth of the injuries sustained by festival-goers and their friends and families.
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Astroworld’s safety plan failed to account for key crowd issues, expert says
Posted on · The 56-page event operations plan for Astroworld failed to address crowd surge and other key crowd issues common at this type of event, according to documents reviewed by Houston Public Media.
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Dealing with the trauma of the Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A psychologist offers context and advice on dealing with trauma after events like the tragedy at the Astroworld music festival.
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Dealing with trauma and understanding crowd safety in the Astroworld Festival aftermath
Posted on · A psychiatrist and a crowd control expert explore the mental health impacts of surviving the Astroworld tragedy, as well as the risks and strategies of crowd control. We also take a closer look at the timeline of events.
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Who’s liable for Astroworld deaths (Nov. 9, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A litigation expert discusses who might bear some of the legal responsibility for this weekend's tragedy at the Astroworld music festival.