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Overcrowded Animal Shelter, And No Harriet Tubman On The 20: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 24, 2019 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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County Animal Shelter Sheds Light on Overpopulation

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 21, 2017 · Houston Matters' Maggie Martin visits with the Harris County Animal Shelter to learn more about the challenges the agency faces.

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Full Show: Latino Town Hall Preview, And The Good, Bad, And Ugly of Houston News (July 21,2017)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 21, 2017 · Houston Matters previews a live town hall exploring issues within Houston's Latino community. We discuss The Good, Bad and Ugly of the week's news and visit the Harris County Animal Shelter.

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Keep Your Pets Safe During July Fourth

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Posted on July 3, 2017 · Independence Day may mean prepping the grill and purchasing fireworks, but there’s one member of the family you might want to leave out—your pet.

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