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Walkout at Commissioners Court, and whether bail reform measures are working (Sept. 14, 2022)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn why two GOP members of Harris County Commissioners Court boycotted a vote on the county budget. Then, we discuss the latest developments in politics. And new research examines whether Harris County's bail reform measures are working.

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Dance Production Collaborates with Local Composer

Posted on · Karen Stokes Dance Company is partnering with a local composer for an upcoming performance. Sunset at White Oak Bayou will feature music composed by our own Music from the Movies host Brad Sayles. Houston Matters†Maggie Martin sat down with Stokes and Sayles to discuss the collaboration. (Image Courtesy: Karen Stokes Dance Company)

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Modern Dance Project Pays Homage to the History of the Houston Ship Channel

Posted on · We learn about a new modern dance production that pays homage to the role of the Houston Ship Channel in the history of both Texas and Houston. The piece, called “Channel/1836,” is by Karen Stokes Dance and combines film of dancers performing around the ship channel with a live stage performance. The performance is Sept. […]