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Houston Matters

Plowing through the Great Wall of China: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 8, 2023 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Neil Armstrong’s ‘Moon House’ listed for sale in Houston-area suburb

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 6, 2023 · The property was listed on the market on Aug. 31 and highlights original features like a wood beam living room ceiling, stone fireplace, pink pool decking, and original staircase railings of the house built in 1964.

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Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins Dies

Russell Lewis, NPR

Posted on April 28, 2021 · Collins was the crew member who stayed in orbit on the Apollo 11 command module while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Later he oversaw building of the National Air and Space Museum.

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Houston Matters

Houstonians Share Their Moon Landing Memories

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 19, 2019 · We celebrate 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his small step for man and giant leap for mankind.

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11 Ways To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing In Houston

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on July 18, 2019 · There's a lot happening in Space City, including documentaries, exhibits and panel discussions.

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WATCH: Inside the Astronauts Homes | Mockingbird and Armadillo

Ernie Manouse

Posted on June 28, 2019 · Visit Timber Cove in Seabrook, Texas - The Home of Heroes!

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Houston Matters

Podcast About Moon Landing Records Final Episode In Houston

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 28, 2019 · The 13 Minutes to the Moon podcast, produced by the BBC World Service, recorded its final episode at Rice University, looking back 50 years ago and beyond to the events that led up to the successful Apollo 11 moon landing.

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Houston Matters

NASA Turns 60: Reflecting on The Space Agency’s Accomplishments And Tragedies

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 1, 2018 · On the 60th anniversary of NASA, we learn how the space agency’s accomplishments resonate today and learn about its predecessor, NACA.

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Exhibit At Space Center Houston Showcases Historic Apollo 11 Command Module

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 12, 2018 · Gear the astronauts used in their pioneering mission is also on display until March 18

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Health & Science

WATCH: 48th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 20, 2017 · It's been 48 years since the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon with help from Houston's mission control.

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As The Nation Looks Back At Armstrong’s Legacy, Hutchison Looks Forward

Ed Mayberry

Posted on September 13, 2012 · The nation bids farewell to 82-year-old Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, at the Washington National Cathedral.

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Borrowing money for college (Sept. 29, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 29, 2023 · On Friday's show: With federal student loans coming due again, we discuss a new initiative seeking to increase transparency in borrowing money for college.

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Falling for a fake restaurant: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 29, 2023 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Outsiders’ views of Texas (Sept. 22, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 22, 2023 · On Friday's show: Have outsiders' views of Texas and Texans changed since the animated series "King of the Hill" left an impression?

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Drake becomes a Houstonian: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 22, 2023 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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