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Houston Wants To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Suicides — And Provide Help
Posted on · The city is participating in an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. National statistics indicate that 20 veterans die by suicide every day.
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Houston WWII Veteran Aubrey Farb Shares Memories Of The Pacific Theater
Posted on · The former Marine served as a Japanese translator.
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New Program Helps Veterans At County Jail, Congressman Pete Olson Won’t Seek Re-Election, New Development In Maleah Davis Case, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
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A Veteran Returns To Iraq To Reflect On The ‘Places And Names’ Where He Fought
Posted on · Elliot Ackerman discusses his memoir of fighting in Iraq and returning as a writer.
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Film Explores The Psychological Toll Of The Vietnam War
Posted on · Psychologist and director Ricardo Ainslie talks about his documentary, The Mark of War.
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Full Show: Criminal Charges Against ITC, And Restoring Historic Buildings (April 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We explore Harris County’s efforts to prosecute more environmental crimes, we discuss the challenge of restoring historic buildings, and a documentary delves into the mental toll of the Vietnam War.
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Art Program Helps Vets Adjust To Civilian Life
Posted on · Warriors in Art provides weekly art instruction for veterans to help them express themselves and readjust to civilian life.
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Full Show: Fort Bend County Judge Discusses Priorities, And Helping Non-English Speakers In A Disaster (April 2, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Fort Bend County Judge KP George, serving non-English speakers during a disaster, an exhibit featuring work by Latinx artists, and using art to help veterans adjust to civilian life.
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Survivor Of Mass Shooting Hopes Donation Will Prevent Future Tragedies
Posted on · Denise Slaughter and her family are involved in helping people like her attacker.
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Full Show: Pres. Trump Visits The Border, And A Mass Shooting Survivor’s Unusual Response (Jan. 10, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: President Trump visits the Texas-Mexico border. A mass shooting survivor takes action to help people like her attacker. Dwight Silverman discusses the latest technology news. And local food writers discuss their favorite seafood restaurants.
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‘We Remember Mates:’ A Pearl Harbor Survivor Looks Back
Posted on · The son of a Pearl Harbor survivor tells his father’s story.
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Houston Short Film Depicts PTSD Firsthand
Posted on · Filmmakers Darren Tompkins and David Black talk about A Soldier’s Judgment.
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Full Show: Election Day, and When Women Ruled the World (Nov. 6, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We survey the scene on Election Day. A renowned Egyptologist tells us about a time when women ruled the world. We learn about a short film about a veteran's experience with PTSD. And we learn about the new facility for The Menil Drawing Institute.
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Organization Helps Veterans Who Served in the Military’s Bomb Squad
Posted on · A veteran of the military’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit discusses the stress of the job and helping those who were injured doing it.
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Exhibit Honors Texas Soldiers Who Liberated Concentration Camps
Posted on · "The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust" is on display at Holocaust Museum Houston through Oct. 28.