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How Do Potholes Happen?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 5, 2018 · Houston Matters learns about the science behind the formation of potholes on our streets and highways, and we learn how the city deals with repairing them.

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Full Show: The Science Of Potholes, And The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of The News (Jan. 5, 2018)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 5, 2018 · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about the science behind the formation of potholes. We discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about the practice of concierge medicine.

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Inside Houston’s 311 Call Center

Maggie Martin

Posted on May 5, 2016 · Houston Matters visits the city's 311 call center to learn how the service handles the needs of citizens.

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