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Actor Bruce Campbell

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Bruce Campbell Says He’d Still Go to Comic Cons Even if He Wasn’t an Actor

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 14, 2018 · Best known for his role as Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise, Campbell talks with Ernie Manouse prior to his visit Houston for the Fandemic Tour.

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Vendor at 2015 Comicpalooza

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Comic Book Convention Brings Thousands of People, Millions of Dollars to Houston

Amy Bishop

Posted on June 17, 2016 · Don’t be alarmed at the sight of people in superhero attire this weekend, it’s just Comicpalooza.

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The Bigger Picture: ‘The Whale’ and the misery of self-destruction

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Posted on January 30, 2023 · Houston Matters considers how we contend with self-destructive behaviors in our own lives and those of our loved ones.

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How the EPA regulates refineries (Jan. 30, 2023)

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Posted on January 30, 2023 · On Monday's show: A new report claims the EPA and state agencies are failing to regulate refineries, allowing them to dump toxic chemicals and metals into waterways -- with the top four worst offenders being in Texas.

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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (Nov. 22, 2022)

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Posted on November 22, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Houston Democrat Rep. Lizzie Fletcher talks about the new Congress and answers questions about issues facing her district and the nation.

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Former VP Al Gore on how Houston contributes to and addresses climate change (Oct. 27, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 27, 2022 · Gore is in Houston this week to launch efforts by his Climate Reality Project to train climate activists across the Gulf Coast.

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