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Performing in a band together allows The Bacon Brothers to exercise different creative muscles
Posted on · Actor Kevin Bacon and his brother, composer Michael Bacon, perform Saturday night at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn in The Woodlands.
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How the way American history is taught is just as racially segregated as so much of our nation’s past
Posted on · Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones talks about her work on The 1619 Project, an effort to bring the stories and contributions of enslaved Africans out of obscurity in American history.
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Remembering the Shamrock Hotel — and what it changed about historic preservation in Houston
Posted on · The iconic Houston hotel was demolished 35 years ago this month.
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Houston artist Ted Ellis has made a career out of documenting Black history and culture
Posted on · Ellis' paintings anchor a new art installation in Galveston, and he tells Houston Matters about his work and why it's important.
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Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld on finding forgiveness and the courage to tell her story
Posted on · Steinfeld and her sister survived a concentration camp in France and later made a life in Houston, always wondering what had happened to their parents.
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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.