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Keeping Safe At Pools During The Texas Summer Heat

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 1, 2016 · As the temperature rises across Greater Houston, more and more people are headed to the pool. But officials caution this popular summer activity can sometimes be hazardous.

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Honoring Houston’s Diversity Through Immigrant Heritage Month

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 1, 2016 · June was Immigrant Heritage Month in the US. Hear what some members of Houston's immigrant community have to say about their experiences.

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5,000 Kids Compete In Harris County Street Olympics

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 13, 2016 · Over the next 2 months, more than 5,000 children will compete for Olympic gold...without ever leaving the city of Houston.

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Tech Leaps, Partnerships Lie Ahead For NASA’s Mars Mission

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 7, 2016 · "Houston Matters" spoke with Ellen Ochoa, a former astronaut and current director of the Johnson Space Center, about the state of NASA and the future of manned spaceflight — and its connection to Houston.

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Severe Weather Resources for Hurricane Season

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 6, 2016 · United Way of Greater Houston provides disaster weather resources for Houstonians this hurricane season

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Senator John Cornyn speaking with Doctor Peter Hotez during the Zika Roundtable held at Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women on April 22, 2016

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Sen. Cornyn Attends Zika Roundtable At Texas Children’s Hospital

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on April 26, 2016 · U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX, visited Texas Children’s Hospital for an informational tour about Zika and other infectious viruses Friday afternoon.

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Harris County Public Library Sets Ambitious Goal With Project Mill-E

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on April 14, 2016 · Project MILL-E, a new digital library program launched by Harris County Public Library, is trying to become the first in Texas to circulate 1 million audio and eBooks in 2016.

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NFL Super Bowl LI Charitable Giving Launched

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on April 14, 2016 · Touchdown Houston is focusing on education, community enhancement and health and wellness.

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Houston Metro Rolls Out Free Rides For Some Vets

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on April 12, 2016 · Applicants include those with a VA disability rating of 50 percent or 40 percent service-connected disability because of the amputation of a lower extremity, and also those who have earned a medal of valor.

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Houston 2016 Final Four Sets Attendance Records

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on April 8, 2016 · More than 74,000 watched the title game - the second highest number in championship game history.

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It’s Not Too Late To Join The 2016 VegOut Challenge

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on March 8, 2016 · VegOut began in Houston three years ago to combat obesity in children. The idea is to offer fun ways to eat healthy with veggies.

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Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together To Crack Down On Unpaid Fines

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on March 1, 2016 · Houston Municipal Courts and the Houston Police Department say if there’s a warrant for your arrest, you still have some options.

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Harris County DA’S Office Launches A Teen Educational Initiative

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on February 17, 2016 · Harris County DA's offers high school students a behind the scenes look with the inaugural Law and Order Program.

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Mayor: Houston Super Bowl Will Be For The Masses

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on February 11, 2016 · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he wants to ensure next year’s Super Bowl will be experienced by the masses and not just a privileged few.

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Greater Houston Partnership Releases 2015 Jobs Forecast

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on December 11, 2014 · The partnership estimates that the Houston metropolitan area will add jobs in 2015, but it's not all positive for the energy sector.

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