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More Spectacle Than Sport: Remembering The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ At The Astrodome

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 20, 2018 · The "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match took place at the Astrodome 45 years ago today.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Posted on August 15, 2022 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the CDC's new COVID guidelines, we discuss ways to address the crisis in the teaching profession, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and we consider the impact of putting kids under the spotlight of events like the Little League World Series.

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City suing streaming services, and HISD’s code of conduct (Aug. 8, 2022)

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Posted on August 8, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston and other Texas cities are suing several of the main video streaming services. And we find out why local organizers want HISD to reform the district’s code of conduct.

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Ike Dike bills moving closer to reality, and Houston pet peeves (Aug. 1, 2022)

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Posted on August 1, 2022 · On Monday's show: What needs to happen for the long-sought-after Ike Dike/coastal barrier project to become reality after the U.S. House and Senate both passed bills containing it? Also: Houstonians share their pet peeves, and we discuss the high cost of going to an Astros game.

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