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WATCH: 25 Years Since Deadly Branch Davidian Siege Began Near Waco

Posted on February 28, 2018 · On this date February 28 in 1993, a gun battle erupted at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas

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Simone Biles among dozens of women seeking $1 billion from the FBI over Larry Nassar

Posted on June 8, 2022 · There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.

Houston Matters

Hidalgo staffers hope to disqualify DA Kim Ogg from prosecuting their case (June 3, 2022)

Posted on June 3, 2022 · On Friday's show: Two staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are asking that District Attorney Kim Ogg be disqualified from prosecuting their case, which involves a controversial COVID-19 outreach contract. We learn why. And the new Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Houston Field Office discusses his job and efforts to fight crime in the area.

Houston Matters

Annise Parker and Ed Emmett on bridging the political divide (June 2, 2022)

Posted on June 2, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We learn what's unusual about this week’s Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked a Texas social media law from taking effect. And former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett discuss how to improve our public discourse.

LGBTQ

Texas Supreme Court rules investigations into gender-affirming care can continue

Posted on May 13, 2022 · The state’s high court allowed the investigations to continue but said the Texas Department of Family Protective Services is not bound by Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton’s orders.

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WATCH: 25 Years Since Deadly Branch Davidian Siege Began Near Waco

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