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Houston pharmacists, doctor indicted for $170 million healthcare fraud scheme

Posted on September 28, 2023 · If convicted, each could face up to 20 years in jail for their involvement.

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Houston power couple sentenced to federal prison in $126 million fraud scheme

Posted on October 20, 2023 · The defendants paid kickbacks to patient recruiters and physicians to prescribe the drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Actor and director Rob Reiner on the power of the screen and stage to create change

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 4, 2023 · The director of some of the most successful movies of the 1980s and 90s, like "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," and "A Few Good Men" was recently in Houston to promote a stage show about the prison system.

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Director Rob Reiner (Oct. 4, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 4, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Actor and film director Rob Reiner talks about his activism related to the criminal justice system, about how the movie landscape has changed, and about a particular connection he has to Houston.

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Filmmaking program offers different path for Harris County youth needing second chance

Posted on September 26, 2023 · The Center also offers vocational trades, including a barber program where kids can become certified barbers. Construction, drivers licenses, art, music, welding and dance are also offered.

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