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Fireworks Supply Shortage And Safety Concerns (July 2, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 2, 2021 · On Friday's show: Fireworks safety and a supply shortage ahead of Independence Day, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.

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Where You Can And Can’t Use Fireworks This New Year’s Eve In Houston

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 29, 2017 · The Harris County Fire Marshal says if you want to enjoy New Year’s fireworks it’s best to go to a professional show. But if you’re shooting them at home you need to consider a few safety rules

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Posted on June 24, 2022 · On Friday's show: We examine why there’s a growing divide between home owners and renters in Houston, and we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.

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Posted on June 24, 2022 · 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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Posted on June 22, 2022 · The city’s unseasonably warm June is a result of a high-pressure ridge over the area and La Niña conditions.

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