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Full Show: Commissioners Court Votes On Astrodome, And Measuring Presidential Accomplishments (Feb. 13, 2018)

Posted on February 13, 2018 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Harris County Commissioners voted to move forward with Astrodome renovation plans. We visit the public radio stations at Greater Houston's two historically black universities. A new book examines American presidents from the past century based solely on their accomplishments. And we go inside the world of figure skating in Houston.

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WATCH: The Legacy Of Texas Southern University

Posted on February 11, 2018 · When established, it was the only public higher learning institution for African Americans within Houston's city limits

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TSU Student Shot Near Campus, In Stable Condition

Posted on April 14, 2017 · A student from TSU was shot by two armed men outside his on campus housing

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Racial Quotas in Housing and “Deli Man” Ziggy Gruber: Thursday’s show (February 26, 2015)

Posted on February 26, 2015 · The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The department awarded tax credits for low-income housing in Dallas to encourage new affordable housing in blighted areas using race-neutral criteria. A group called the Inclusive Communities Project sued, saying the agency approved more applications in […]

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Houston Matters for Wed., Oct. 23, 2013

Posted on October 23, 2013 · On Thursday, Oct .24, Texas Southern University will host a community meeting called “Policing the Police” â itâs a panel discussion about police procedures. The event stems from recent articles about policeÂ misconduct published by the Texas Observer. On thisÂ edition of Houston Matters, in advance of the meeting, we talk with Texas Observer writer Emily DePrang, […]