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Texas Bobsledder Finishes 14th At Olympics, After Appendectomy

Posted on February 19, 2018 · Justin Olsen (San Antonio) and Sam McGuffie (Houston) may not have placed in the two-man bobsled competition. But, they have another shot at winning a medal during the four-man competition on February 24th and 25th.

Houston Matters

Houston Man Recalls Career as Olympic Bobsledder

Posted on February 12, 2014 · We learn about a Houston man, Jack Pyc, who competed for Canada in Olympic bobsledding in the 1992, 1994 and 1998 games.

Town Square

January 6 Hearing Day 3: Did Trump’s pressure on Pence contribute to the attack on the Capitol?

Posted on June 16, 2022 · Our guests today will help dissect these proceedings, while taking a closer look at how members of Trump's staff testified about a “heated” call with Pence the morning of the insurrection - one that put Pence's life in danger.

Law

Simone Biles among dozens of women seeking $1 billion from the FBI over Larry Nassar

Posted on June 8, 2022 · There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.

Sports

LeBron James and the NBA have not forgotten Brittney Griner

Posted on June 7, 2022 · LeBron James tweeted his support for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained by Russian authorities for over 100 days.

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 3271: An Obsession with Round Numbers

Posted on June 1, 2022 · Episode: 3271 An Obsession with Round Numbers. The two-hour marathon milestone has been smashed. But what exactly does that mean? Today, an obsession with round numbers.

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Texas Bobsledder Finishes 14th At Olympics, After Appendectomy

Houston Matters

Houston Man Recalls Career as Olympic Bobsledder

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