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Political Experts Look Into The New Texas Laws That Go Into Effect Today

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 1, 2021 · Some of the new laws take aim at abortion, gun restrictions, and critical race theory.

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Texas Lottery ticket worth $1 million, purchased near Houston in July, remains unclaimed as deadline approaches

Posted on January 24, 2023 · The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a convenience store near Prairie View A&M University.

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The January 6th Report: What We’ve Learned & What Are the Next Steps; Plus, the Latest in Politics with the Co-Hosts of Party Politics

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 6, 2023 · We discuss the findings of the House Select Committee’s report on the insurrection of the Capitol and other current events in U.S. politics.

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Election Day, and trusting polls (Nov. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 8, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We visit some Houston polling places on Election Day and discuss why election polls have been less reliable in recent years.

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LIVE from historical Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas – the birthplace of Juneteenth

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 17, 2022 · Today, we're on location where African Americans were officially declared free from slavery on June 19, 1865. Our conversation reflects on a time of celebration, while learning the history and the deeper meaning of the Juneteenth holiday itself.

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