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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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Watson settles lawsuits, the week in politics, and the loss of the Shamrock Hotel (June 22, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is settling 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits women have filed accusing him of sexual assault and harassment. Also we discuss the week in politics and reflect on how the loss of the Shamrock Hotel changed historic preservation in Houston.
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Novel Paints A Picture Of 1950s River Oaks
Posted on · Writer Anton DiSclafani talks about setting her book, The After Party, in 1950s River Oaks, a "perfect pressure cooker of wealth and power."