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Houston Fire Department Responds To Accusations Of Inadequate Rescue Training

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on August 18, 2017 · Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña says when the budget is tight, usually rescue training is the first thing to go.

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Houston, Harris County gets $2 million Department of Justice grant to reduce violent crimes

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 29, 2022 · The new initiative will include prosecutors from the Criminal Division’s organized Crime and Gang section, investigative agents, analyst, forensic experts from the FBI, HPD and HCSO.

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Fire near Houston’s Westpark Tollway creates dark smoke visible for miles

Posted on September 27, 2022 · The fire was in a metal building that was the location of John's Wheel Repair & Tires.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2335: Life in a Seaport

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 25, 2022 · Episode: 2335 Houston’s great port: the engine behind a city. Today, life in a seaport town.

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Culture & Arts: The Houston theater scene

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on September 21, 2022 · Today, we discuss the theater scene in Houston and the most-anticipated shows of the season. Plus, the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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