Texas
Texas Lottery ticket worth $1 million, purchased near Houston in July, remains unclaimed as deadline approaches
Posted on · The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a convenience store near Prairie View A&M University.
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I SEE U, Episode 25: Troublesome Legacies
Posted on · The Vanderslice family, who are the descendants of the former Alta Vista Plantation that is now Prairie View A & M University, speak candidly about the hard truths of the past and their partnership with the Historically Black College.
Education News
2 Texas Universities That Serve Students Of Color Receive Multimillion-Dollar Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Posted on · The gifts to Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M International University are the largest in history for each school.
Education News
Social Justice And COVID-19 Are Top Priorities As Prairie View A&M Resumes Classes
Posted on · At Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university west of Houston, students will return to changes due to the coronavirus, while also addressing the wake of mass protests across the country in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and other incidents of police violence.
Houston Matters
Full Show: What New Petrochemical Projects Mean For The Region, And Playing Cricket In Prairie View (July 10, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn what plans for several new petrochemical plants mean for the region, we discuss the week in politics, we learn how law enforcement overcomes language barriers, and we visit new cricket fields in Prairie View.
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Waller County to Fight Voter Suppression Lawsuit
Posted on · In response to the lawsuit — filed on behalf of five Prairie View A&M students — the rural county will expand early voting hours but "vigorously oppose" the allegations.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, and Items for Your Houston Bucket List (Oct. 24, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Some Prairie View A&M students are suing Waller County alleging voter suppression. Then, our experts break down the latest political stories. And writer Dylan Powell discusses items that should be on every Houstonian's bucket list.
Black History Month
Video: What Inspired Stanley Nelson To Make The Documentary “Tell Them We Are Rising”?
Posted on · The film airs February 19 on Houston Public Media TV 8.
News
Arraignment Set For DPS Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland
Posted on · Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Brian Encinia will appear in a Waller County courtroom on March 23 for his arraignment on a perjury charge related to his arrest of Sandra Bland, according to the county clerk
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Mother Of Sandra Bland Says Charges Not Enough
Posted on · Bland's family says they have always believed Bland's death was "largely impacted" by her encounter with Encinia.
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Grand Jury To Reconvene Over Sandra Bland Case
Posted on · A Waller County grand jury will meet again Wednesday to continue considering charges in connection with the arrest and death of Sandra Bland.