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TOWN SQUARE SPECIAL: Beto O’Rourke’s discusses plans on Texas power grid, Roe v. Wade, gun safety measures

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 3, 2022 · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.

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Abortion wrongful death lawsuit may be the first of many ‘for decades to come’

Posted on March 23, 2023 · Three Texas women are being sued for wrongful death for allegedly helping a friend obtain an abortion.

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Houston Matters

Addressing affordable housing at the legislature (March 21, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 21, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn how state lawmakers plan to address the issue of affordable housing during this legislative session. And we talk with a Houston storm chaser.

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“He has a battle rifle”: Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15

Zach Despart, Texas Tribune

Posted on March 20, 2023 · In previously unreleased interviews, police who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting told investigators they were cowed by the shooter’s military-style rifle. This drove their decision to wait for a Border Patrol SWAT team to engage him, which took more than an hour.

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GOP-authored bills would increase penalties for illegal voting and limit Harris County’s control over elections

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 20, 2023 · Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting a felony again. Other Republican-authored bills, filed in response to the 2022 Harris County general election, could cost Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum his job.

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