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Houston Matters

Monday’s Show: Stories From The Latin American Struggle, And Black Feminism (Oct. 14, 2019)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 14, 2019 · On Monday's Houston Matters: Writer Marie Arana tells three stories of the modern-day Latin American story. Rice University holds a three-day symposium on black feminism. And we check in on Houston sports.

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Houston Matters

Houston Performer Discusses Learning to Swallow a Sword

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 30, 2015 · We meet Houston entertainer Jim Mackenzie, who’s talents include sword swallowing. He talks about how he taught himself to swallow swords and what drew him to the art. He can even put the occasional pair of scissors up his nose.

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Houston Matters

Houston Performer on Learning to Swallow a Sword

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 27, 2015 · We meet Houston entertainer Jim Mackenzie, who’s talents include sword swallowing. He talks about how he taught himself to swallow swords and what drew him to the art. He can even put the occasional pair of scissors up his nose.

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Scuffling Astros may soon get a big boost to their lineup

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Gender politics and scrapped field trips (May 1, 2023)

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