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Extraordinary Stories About Fast food: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 25, 2021 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Waffle House Hero, Honored By Lawmakers, Raises Thousands For Victims’ Families

Amy Held, NPR

Posted on April 26, 2018 · James Shaw Jr., credited with saving lives after grabbing the shooter's rifle, was lauded by Tennessee lawmakers who said that "if his heroism is equaled by anything," it's his penchant for honesty

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‘I’m Not A Hero,’ Says James Shaw Jr., Acclaimed As Hero Of Waffle House Attack

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on April 23, 2018 · "I did that completely out of a selfish act," says the man who disarmed the gunman. "I was completely doing it just to save myself. Now, me doing that, I did save other people."

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UPDATE: Waffle House Shooting Suspect Is In Custody

Associated Press

Posted on April 23, 2018 · Travis Reinking was captured and taken into custody Monday afternoon

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As S.C. Waffle House Worker Sleeps, Customer Mans The Grill

Amy Held, NPR

Posted on December 5, 2017 · Alex Bowen of West Columbia said he didn't want to rouse the worker and got to work himself, documenting the caper in a series of selfies posted to social media

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Posted on March 17, 2023 · On Friday's show: We seek insight from parents on the state takeover of HISD.

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The Tennessee Titans plan to wear throwback Oilers jerseys…but not against the Texans, right?

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