folk song – Houston Public Media

black and white photo of Lomax in front of car

Texas Originals

Folklorist John Avery Lomax

Posted on March 12, 2016 · A folklorist whose love of music led to a lifelong mission of collecting and recording folk songs performed in almost every state.

Politics

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to revoke tenure for professors who teach critical race theory

Posted on February 21, 2022 · Patrick said a recent resolution adopted by faculty at UT Austin about its academic freedom is another signal the “woke left” has gone too far.

Energy & Environment

Texas could connect to national power grids without losing autonomy, former grid regulator says

Posted on February 16, 2022 · Texas has long refused to connect its decentralized grid to two national power networks, but Hunt Energy Network CEO Pat Wood said the state could do so without additional oversight — and without state Legislature approval.

Sports

SEC Votes To Invite Texas, Oklahoma

Posted on July 29, 2021 · The decision comes just a week after news surfaced that the two schools planned to leave the Big 12, sending shockwaves through college sports and many Texas lawmakers who feel the expansion will have drastic consequences on the remaining Texas schools in the Big 12.

News

Discussing The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Continuation

Posted on May 27, 2021 · Today, we try to expand our understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including a deep dive into the history and issues of the region with the former US Ambassador to Israel and with a professor of history.

Tag: folk song

Texas Originals

Folklorist John Avery Lomax

Stories like this are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations and corporate partners. If you value our reporting, join others and make a gift to Houston Public Media.

DONATE