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Full Show: Santa Fe Shooting Update, And Houston’s Role In A Global Economy (May 21, 2018)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We bring you the latest updates on the Santa Fe High School mass shooting. We examine how recent global events might affect Houston's economy. NPR’s Congressional correspondent Scott Detrow takes a closer look at some upcoming local races. Houston native Kat Edmonson talks about her music. And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.

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Kat Edmonson: Making the Music for Films Only She Has Seen

Posted on · Houston native Kat Edmonson credits her mother for introducing her to the Great American Songbook. Her early exposure to the music fueled her desire to make a career as a singer and songwriter. Edmonson gained notoriety in Austin for her performances at the Elephant Room. She's performed with fellow Texans Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett, […]

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Kids and Mental Health, The Full Menu, and Kat Edmonson: Houston Matters for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

Posted on · According to the American Psychiatric Association, as many as one in ten children between the ages of six and 12 experience the "persistent feelings of sadness" associated with depression. According to the CDC and the Health Resources and Services Administration, more than one in ten children ages four to 17 have been diagnosed with attention […]