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Caregiver Of Indian Girl Found Dead In Texas Wants Answers

Associated Press

Posted on October 27, 2017 · The girl, then named Saraswati, after the Hindu goddess of wisdom, was a happy, cheerful child who made everyone smile at the orphanage.

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Houston Matters

Girl Scouts And Cookie Sales Both Evolving Over The Years

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 21, 2014 · Girl Scout cookie season is underway. We consider how the Girl Scout organization here in Greater Houston is faring, and in what ways — if any — the program is changing. We hear from Mary Vitek, CEO of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto.

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Houston Matters

What Two Houston Girls Want For Christmas

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 10, 2013 · Two Houston girls talk about what they want for Christmas: Money and American Girl Dolls.

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I SEE U, Episode 38: Seeking Vision Despite Division

Eddie Robinson

Posted on March 4, 2022 · Principal tubist of the New Mexico Philharmonic and the Santa Fe Symphony, Richard Antoine White, shares his remarkable story of how his imagination saved his life

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Texas adoptees lose access to their original birth records. Getting them back is a challenge

Caroline Love

Posted on December 16, 2021 · Texas born adoptees can’t access their original birth certificates until they’re 18. Even then, they have to already know the names of both of their birth parents. Otherwise, the adoptee will have to petition the court.

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Houston Matters

Dealing with the trauma of the Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 10, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 10, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: A psychologist offers context and advice on dealing with trauma after events like the tragedy at the Astroworld music festival.

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Rescued Horses Have A ‘Desire To Get Along With People’

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on February 14, 2020 · We learn about the Houston SPCA horse rescue and adoption program.

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