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Houston Public Media Launches Local Multi-Media Collaboration Around The Black Church

Kori Lee

Posted on February 5, 2021 · HPM, University of Houston and KTSU Produce Series of Original Programming The Black Church in Houston

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Houston Public Media to Lead Broadcast of the State of BLACK TEXAS Event

Kori Lee

Posted on January 20, 2021 · Houston Public Media will broadcast the Houston Defender Network’s State of BLACK TEXAS event on News 88.7 (NPR for Greater Houston) Feb. 11 and Feb. 28.

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Houston Public Media Announces New Executive Director of Content Operations

Anessa Rios-Ezeude

Posted on December 8, 2020 · Houston Public Media is pleased to welcome Kyle Claude as the new Executive Director of Content Operations.

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Houston Public Media Announces Two Promotions

Anessa Rios-Ezeude

Posted on October 19, 2020 · Houston Public Media is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Eddie Robinson to Executive Producer and Anessa Rios-Ezeude to Director of Membership and Donor Services.

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Houston Public Media Announces $8 Million Anonymous Gift

Anessa Rios-Ezeude

Posted on September 25, 2020 · The largest commitment in Houston Public Media history will support local public media in Greater Houston for years to come.

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A Message from Lisa Shumate

HPM Staff

Posted on June 3, 2020 · Our commitment to our community.

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TEA and Texas PBS Announce Educational Programming Collaboration

Victoria Cordova

Posted on April 21, 2020 · Officially known as the At-Home Learning Initiative, the collaboration strengthens TEA’s efforts in assisting school districts and public charter schools with establishing instructional continuity and at-home learning during this unprecedented public health crisis.

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Houston Public Media Offers Resources for Learning at Home

Victoria Cordova

Posted on March 23, 2020 · Programming Targeted to Student Needs Starts This Week

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Finalists from Katy and Fort Bend County Emerge from 2020 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee

Victoria Cordova

Posted on March 9, 2020 · The two spellers advance to the national spelling bee in Maryland.

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Houston Public Media Names Joshua Adams Station Manager

HPM Staff

Posted on March 4, 2020 · Houston Public Media is pleased to announce that Joshua Adams, the station’s former executive director of operations, has been named station manager.

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Houston Public Media Kicks Off 70th Anniversary with New Identity

HPM Staff

Posted on February 20, 2020 · The celebration of this historic milestone features a refreshed brand and a new five-year strategic plan.

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The Texas Newsroom Announces Full Editorial Staff

HPM Staff

Posted on February 14, 2020 · With the addition of two new editors, The Texas Newsroom plans for innovative, robust election coverage

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Houston Public Media Now Live on YouTube TV

HPM Staff

Posted on February 7, 2020 · YouTube TV subscribers will have access to inspiring, educational content from Houston Public Media

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Houston Public Media Selected to Host “Report for America” Journalist in 2020

HPM Staff

Posted on December 10, 2019 · The reporter will focus on factors that affect the health of Houstonians.

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Houston Public Media Selected to Participate in Digital Culture Accelerator Buddy Program

HPM Staff

Posted on December 9, 2019 · CPB taps 21 public media stations for the national digital initiative

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