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Houston Matters

Adding Some Historical Context To The Story Of The First Thanksgiving

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 3, 2020 · Houston writer Kathy Haueisen, a direct descendant of pilgrims, discusses her book, Mayflower Chronicles - The Tale of Two Cultures.

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Houston Matters

Visiting Houston Polling Places On Election Day (Nov. 3, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 3, 2020 · On Tuesday's show: A visit to some local polling places, comparing 2020 to other pivotal elections, great places for comfort food in Houston, and what we get wrong about the history of Thanksgiving.

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Houston Matters

The origins of some well-known superstitions, like Friday the 13th

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 13, 2023 · Journalist Shelby El Otmani, author of The Book of Superstitions, explains the origins of some widely held, yet unsubstantiated, beliefs.

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Town Square

How to Have Civil Conversations During Family Gatherings; Plus, the Latest on the Mass Shooting in Virginia

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 23, 2022 · Ways to approach (or avoid) difficult subjects at the holiday dinner table.

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As usual, last year's Thanksgiving parade displayed giant and colorful floats that marched through downtown Houston.

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Rain in Houston’s forecast during first half of holiday weekend, potentially impacting Thanksgiving parade

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 23, 2022 · It's projected to be rainy throughout the day and night Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, with precipitation likely on Friday as well. But the skies are expected to clear by Saturday.

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Talking Turkey with the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line and cookbook author Frankie Gaw

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 21, 2022 · Advice on how to prepare a fantastic holiday meal for the whole family.

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