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Restored Historic Home

Houston Matters

Preserving History In The First Ward One Home At A Time

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 30, 2018 · Houston Matters meets a couple who buys and restores historic old homes to save them from the bulldozer.

Tags Dominic Yap first ward historic homes historic preservation housing Lin Chong Michael Hagerty

Restored Historic Home

Houston Matters

Preserving History In The First Ward One Home At A Time

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 13, 2017 · Houston Matters meets a couple who buys and restores historic old homes to save them from the bulldozer.

Tags Dominic Yap first ward historic homes historic preservation housing Lin Chong Michael Hagerty

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Houston’s reputation for tearing down its historic buildings could be changing

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Posted on May 24, 2023 · Tax credits are making it financially advantageous for developers to restore and repurpose historic structures.

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Justin Peck visited an iconic piece of Houston art, and it inspired his next ballet

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Posted on May 24, 2023 · The choreographer behind the 2021 remake of 'West Side Story' talks about his new world premiere, 'Under the Folding Sky,' and his work reimagining one of the most iconic musicals of all time.

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The week in politics (May 24, 2023)

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Posted on May 24, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Drama dominates the final days of the Texas Legislature. We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Why tropical dart frogs won’t survive on their own in muggy Houston

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 18, 2023 · Ahead of the National Amphibian Keepers Convention this weekend at NRG Center, Houston Matters learns about the challenges and rewards of raising tiny, vibrant dart frogs from South America.

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