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Housing projects face backlash (Feb. 16, 2023)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: We discuss a number of proposed low-income housing projects identified by the city's housing department and concerns regarding them. And we talk about what it would actually mean if the state takes over HISD.

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Houston’s highest-performing schools (Feb. 14, 2023)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Children at Risk has revealed the top-performing Texas public schools, and some of them are right here in the Houston area. And listeners share their favorite love songs for Valentine’s Day.

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Gov. Abbott’s concerns about Harris County’s election, and actor Jason Lee documents Galveston (Nov. 15, 2022)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn why Gov. Abbott wants to investigate Harris County's handling of the recent election. Then we examine whether recent dips in math and reading scores across the nation are also happening here. And actor Jason Lee documents Galveston with photography.