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University Of Houston Hires Football Coach Dana Holgorsen From West Virginia
Posted on · UH fired coach Major Applewhite on Sunday after two underwhelming seasons.
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Houston Matters
How A Texas Woman Saved High School Football ‘When The Men Were Gone’
Posted on · Marjorie Herrera Lewis tells the true story of Tylene Wilson, who stepped up to coach the Brownwood football team during World War II.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Immigrant Numbers, And Potential Changes To Marijuana Law (Nov. 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn why a search warrant was executed at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Plus, we examine why the number of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally is at its lowest level since 2004. Then, our experts break down the latest political news. We discuss the potential for changes in the state's marijuana laws. And we hear the story of a Texas woman who coached a high school football team during World War II.
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VIDEO: NFL Protests Stir Culture War For Voters In Southeastern Texas
Posted on · By weighing in on the NFL protests, President Trump transformed football fields across America into the frontlines of a culture war. Three Texans explain how the debate will inform their votes.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Astros Split at Fenway, And Texans Tied for First
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on the Astros in the ALCS other Houston sports news.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Astros-Indians Preview, And Texans Win in Overtime
Posted on · Sportswriter Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Age Limits For Tackle Football, And Houston’s Connections To New Orleans (April 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn the latest on an incident at the Chevron Phillips facility in Baytown. Then, we discuss potential age limits on tackle football. Plus, we learn about Houston's connections to New Orleans as that city celebrates its tricentennial. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
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When A High School Football Player Meets A Brain Injury Researcher
Posted on · High School athletes often raise money door-to-door for their teams. In Newton, Mass., a football player rang the doorbell of a leading brain injury researcher. Instead of money, he got a talk.
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Baylor Won’t Say Which Coaches Are To Blame For Its Sexual Assault Scandal. How Are Other Schools Vetting Them?
Posted on · Football coaches who worked at Baylor University during a major sexual assault scandal are looking for new jobs at new colleges, but Baylor still won't publicly say whether those coaches did anything wrong while in their old jobs.
Houston Matters
Thursday Night Lights: The Story Of Black High School Football In Texas
Posted on · Writer Michael Hurd tells us more about Texas football during segregation and how those teams overcame the odds to produce championship teams and outstanding players during the Jim Crow era.
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WATCH: Rice Coach David Bailiff Fired After 11 Seasons
Posted on · David Bailiff was the Conference USA coach of the year in 2008 and 2013
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A&M Fires Head Football Coach Kevin Sumlin
Posted on · Sumlin leaves A&M with the Aggies second best winning percentage for a head coach since 1950.
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WATCH: Arian Foster, John Carlos Headline Discussion on NFL Kneeling Controversy
Posted on · The panel discussion begins at 11:30. Watch the live stream below
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Most Texans Kneel During Anthem After Owner’s Comments
Posted on · The Texans had indicated there would be some type of protest following the comments by owner Bob McNair.
Houston Matters
How A Dropped Touchdown Pass Took Astronaut Leland Melvin To Space
Posted on · The former astronaut talks about how that dropped pass opened a door that led to college, the NFL, and then NASA. He has a new memoir called Chasing Space.