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Study Looked At Violence In HISD Schools

Houston Matters / Katie Watkins

Posted on January 25, 2019 · In fifth grade, 12.5% of the students surveyed reported having sustained a violent injury due to firearms.

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Houston Matters

Researchers Hope New Program Will Curb Opioid Abuse In Houston; See Interactive Map On How It Affects Texas

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 18, 2018 · The lack of enough specific data on the effects of the opioids epidemic in Houston could change with a new intervention program. Meanwhile, opioid-related deaths in Texas are soaring.

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The small town of Uvalde, Texas is reeling from tragedy

JONATHAN FRANKLIN, NPR

Posted on May 24, 2022 · The Texas town where a deadly school shooting occurred Tuesday sits about 80 miles outside San Antonio and about 70 miles away from the U.S.-Mexico border.

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HISD’s budget surplus, and the politics of gasoline (April 13, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 13, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Why HISD is cutting spending despite a budget surplus, we discuss the latest news in politics, and we reflect on the contributions of women to space travel and exploration.

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Discrimination in Harvey funds, and a conversation with HISD Superintendent Millard House (March 10, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 10, 2022 · On Thursday's show: The federal government says a Texas agency discriminated against communities of color in Houston and Harris County when choosing how to distribute Harvey recovery funds. And HISD Superintendent Millard House II joins us to discuss issues facing the school district and to answer your questions.

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A tough start to the school year, and actor Jason Lee’s photos of Galveston (Feb. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 8, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: The cumulative effect of COVID, teacher burnout, faculty and staff shortages, and political pressure on public education, and a conversation with actor Jason Lee about his new book of photography of Galveston.

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