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Political Experts Look Into The New Texas Laws That Go Into Effect Today

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 1, 2021 · Some of the new laws take aim at abortion, gun restrictions, and critical race theory.

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Texas Lottery ticket worth $1 million, purchased near Houston in July, remains unclaimed as deadline approaches

Posted on January 24, 2023 · The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a convenience store near Prairie View A&M University.

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The January 6th Report: What We’ve Learned & What Are the Next Steps; Plus, the Latest in Politics with the Co-Hosts of Party Politics

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 6, 2023 · We discuss the findings of the House Select Committee’s report on the insurrection of the Capitol and other current events in U.S. politics.

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Election Day, and trusting polls (Nov. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 8, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We visit some Houston polling places on Election Day and discuss why election polls have been less reliable in recent years.

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LIVE from historical Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas – the birthplace of Juneteenth

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 17, 2022 · Today, we're on location where African Americans were officially declared free from slavery on June 19, 1865. Our conversation reflects on a time of celebration, while learning the history and the deeper meaning of the Juneteenth holiday itself.

Tags Ashton villa emancipation park galveston Galveston Historical Foundation history Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs juneteenth Marco Robinson Prairie View A&M University Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice Tommie Boudreaux

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