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Houston Is A Hotbed For Many Of The Summer Olympic Sports

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 5, 2021 · In a five-part series, Houston Matters takes a closer look at how some of the sports at the Tokyo Olympics are enjoyed in Greater Houston.

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Burned Out Nurses In A Pandemic (Aug. 5, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 5, 2021 · On Thursday's show: The challenges nurses face in the ongoing pandemic, dealing with more drivers returning to the roads, and a conversation with area climbers whose sport is now part of the Olympics.

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Houston Matters

There’s More Than One Way To Climb Big Rocks

Brenda Ruiz

Posted on August 3, 2018 · Joey Luna of Momentum Indoor Climbing explains the unique aspects of different climbing techniques, such as bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing.

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Posted on March 30, 2023 · The longtime sportscaster wanted to announce his last Final Four in the city where he went to college and started his career.

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Opening Day and the Final Four make for a big week in Houston sports

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