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Houston’s Barbecue Scene Is Changing — For Better Or Worse
Posted on · Some Houston pit masters say doing barbecue right is a dying art.
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Houstonians Share Their Real-Life Stories In ‘Midtown Live’
Posted on · The team behind the concert-style multimedia production discusses how they chose the personal stories they’ll share on stage.
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How Houston’s Drag Scene Influenced The LGBT Movement
Posted on · A new performance lecture, called A Landing on the Bayou, explores the impact Houston’s drag scene had on the fight for LGBT rights.
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Crosby ISD Superintendent Discusses District’s Financial Woes
Posted on · Scott Davis addresses his district's financial situation and what to expect next.
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Understanding Crosby ISD’s Financial Crisis
Posted on · Reporter Shelby Webb explains why the district is moving forward with layoffs.
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Why This Climate Change Denier Had A Change of Heart
Posted on · Former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis tours the country talking about solutions to climate change.
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Will Heath Care Merger Lower Costs for Texas Patients?
Posted on · Health economist Dr. Vivian Ho of Rice University discusses the potential merger of Memorial Hermann Health System and Baylor Scott & White Health.
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Organization Helps Veterans Who Served in the Military’s Bomb Squad
Posted on · A veteran of the military’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit discusses the stress of the job and helping those who were injured doing it.
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How Bill Sarpalius Went from Homelessness, to A Boys Ranch, to Congress
Posted on · The former congressman talks about his difficult childhood in Houston and how life at a boys ranch in the Texas panhandle changed his trajectory.
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From Harvey to Gordon — Cajun Navy Gears Up to Respond
Posted on · Members of the volunteer group that helped Houstonians evacuate following Harvey are headed to Mississippi, as Tropical Storm Gordon approaches.
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Jail Reform Podcast Sheds Light on Efforts in Harris County
Posted on · The podcast 70 Million sheds lights on criminal justice reform efforts spearheaded by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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Despite Apps And The Xbox, Houstonians Still Love Playing Old-Fashioned Board Games
Posted on · Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin meets some board game enthusiasts around town, who explain why these pastimes still thrive in the era of technology.
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Inside Houston’s 311 Call Center
Posted on · Houston Matters visits the city's 311 call center to learn how the service handles the needs of citizens.
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Stay Or Go: Homeowners Face A Difficult Decision After Harvey
Posted on · In the wake of Harvey, Houston homeowners face a pivotal decision — stay or go. What do Houstonians need to know in order to make that decision?
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Justice Department Is Seeking To Hire More Attorneys
Posted on · Producer Maggie Martin talks with Gabrielle Banks from the Houston Chronicle about the Justice Department anticipating more legal battles at the border, including anticipated disputes over the proposed border wall.