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Brent Spiner on learning to act in Houston and becoming Data
Posted on · Spiner tells Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty about growing up in Houston and discusses his new memoir of sorts, Fan Fiction.
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Texas Sues More School Districts Over Their Mask Policies (Sept. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The latest volley in the ongoing battle between state and local officials over mask mandates, how Houston shaped the legacy of Muhammad Ali, and a bird expert answers your questions.
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Don’t Get Too High, Don’t Get Too Low: Kaʻimi Fairbairn Finds The Right Headspace For Kicking
Posted on · The Texans open the season without their place kicker, who's dealing with an injury. But, back during the offseason, Fairbairn explained how he deals with the pressures of a very mental task.
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Bestselling Fantasy Novel Finds Its Roots In Houston’s Third Ward
Posted on · Homesickness for the Third Ward inspired writer J.Elle's debut young adult fantasy novel, Wings of Ebony, about a young Black heroine who discovers she has powers.
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What Pres. Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Could Do For Texas (April 13, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: What Pres. Biden's infrastructure plan could do for the state, former astronaut Jim Lovell reflects on Apollo 13, the economic impact the pandemic has had on the arts, and a theater troupe finds an unusual way to get back in front of live audiences.
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Photos: Houston Will Once Again Serve As Control Center For A Mission To The Moon
Posted on · For the first time since the Apollo missions, Houston will serve as the control center for a mission to the moon -- this time by the unmanned Nova-C Lander in November.
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Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld On Why He’s Nervous About Returning To The Stage
Posted on · Furstenfeld kicks off a solo, outdoor, socially-distanced, CDC compliant solo tour of Texas with two shows this weekend at White Oak Music Hall.
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Adding Some Historical Context To The Story Of The First Thanksgiving
Posted on · Houston writer Kathy Haueisen, a direct descendant of pilgrims, discusses her book, Mayflower Chronicles - The Tale of Two Cultures.
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Robert Reich: America’s Real Divide Isn’t Between Red And Blue — But Oligarchy And Democracy
Posted on · The former labor secretary discusses his latest book, The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It, ahead of livestream event with Houston's Progressive Forum.
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How Music Therapists Helped A Mother Connect With The Newborn She Still Hasn’t Met
Posted on · Houston's Emelia Herrera had COVID-19 and is still isolated from her new baby.
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A Successful Failure: 50 Years Later, Former Astronaut Jim Lovell Reflects On Apollo 13
Posted on · The ill-fated lunar mission launched 50 years ago this weekend and gave us the infamous misquotation, "Houston, we have a problem."
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Nora Dunn Discusses ‘The Lost Husband’ Movie And The ‘Traumatic’ Experience Of SNL
Posted on · The Saturday Night Live alum discusses why she calls her time on the show "traumatic" and her role in the new film based on a novel by Houston writer Katherine Center.
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How Painting Skills Landed John Douglas On Stage Drumming For ZZ Top And Aerosmith
Posted on · The Houston-area native tells the story of how his artwork converged with rock and roll.
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Music And Nature Can Help Us Process Coronavirus Anxiety And Emotions
Posted on · Composer Murray Hidary talks about his project MindTravel, which recently took participants on a musical journey along Galveston Beach.
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Boris Yeltsin’s 1989 Visit To A Houston Grocery Store Is Now An Opera
Posted on · "Yeltsin in Texas" is a mostly absurd reflection on the day the future Russian president visited a Randall's in Clear Lake and the role that moment played in ending communism.