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Houston Matters

Why Prairie View A&M Students Are Suing Waller County over Alleged Voter Suppression

Houston Matters / Katie Watkins

Posted on October 24, 2018 · The students argue that the county is suppressing the voting rights of its black residents.

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

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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.

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Houston SpongeBob SquarePants restaurant operators owe $6 million to Paramount

Posted on June 14, 2022 · Owners of “The Rusty Krab” were accused of improperly using names and images from the popular cartoon.

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Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists

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Posted on June 6, 2022 · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.

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Early voting for the primary runoffs starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on May 16, 2022 · Here's where to vote and who's on the ballot.

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