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What Will Joe Straus Do With His $10 Million In Unspent Campaign Funds?

Jim Malewitz, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 26, 2017 · State ethics laws grant elected officials wide latitude on how they use their political contributions while in office — meaning there's a lot outgoing House Speaker Joe Straus could do with his $10 million campaign war chest.

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Working past retirement age (Jan. 26, 2023)

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Posted on January 26, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We discuss why some older Houstonians keep working long past the traditional retirement age. And new revelations about the siege on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco 30 years ago come to light in a new book.

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Serena Williams says she intends to retire from tennis after the U.S. Open

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Posted on August 9, 2022 · "I'm turning 41 this month, and something's got to give," Williams told Vogue. She attributed the choice to the competing urges of wanting another child while facing off with the world's best players.

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Texas State Representative Garnet Coleman looks back on 30 years of career triumphs and challenges

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on February 23, 2022 · Representative Garnet Coleman, who retires from his position in the Texas Legislature at the end of February, tells us what he feels his legacy will be.

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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 20): Suze Orman, Judy Cheeks, Pop Culture Conclave & Singer Madeline Edwards

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