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The Texas Newsroom Announces Full Editorial Staff

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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

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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

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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

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

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Celebrating 50 years of Sesame Street and counting

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Houston Public Media Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of “Sesame Street”

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Posted on October 17, 2019 · Houstonians are invited to share their most cherished memories of the show on social media with the hashtag #ThisIsMyStreet

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KHOU 11 and Houston Public Media Announce Mayoral Debate

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Posted on October 4, 2019 · KHOU 11 and Houston Public Media are teaming up to host a live broadcast of a mayoral debate on Monday, October 21 at 7 pm.

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Texas Public Radio Stations and NPR Launch Collaborative Statewide Newsroom

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Posted on September 10, 2019 · Public radio stations across Texas are teaming with NPR to increase coverage of statewide issues and boost reporting from underserved regions, including the border with Mexico.

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Gary Polland and Dallas Jones, Co-Hosts of Houston Public Media's Party Politics

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Houston Public Media Brings New Perspectives to its Public Affairs Programs

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Posted on August 28, 2019 · Red, White & Blue and Party Politics return this fall with new co-hosts.

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Winners of 2019 Houston Public Media PBS KIDS Writers Contest

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Posted on May 20, 2019 · Twenty-five students were first-time finalists.

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Houston Public Media Spelling Bee 2019

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First-time Competitor wins 2019 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee

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Posted on March 25, 2019 · Two finalists will advance to the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Houston Public Media Hosts Nation’s Largest Regional Spelling Bee March 23

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Posted on March 7, 2019 · Two finalists will advance to the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Houston Public Media elevates stories that matter the most to the Lone Star through American Public Media’s Marketplace Hub

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Posted on November 19, 2018 · Public Media Partnership to Generate More Content from Different Geographic Regions

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Houston Public Media Brings Greater Houston Voices to National NPR Audiences Through ‘1A Across America’ Collaboration

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Posted on October 25, 2018 · Two-year public media partnership to provide deep coverage of critical issues.

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Winners of 2018 Houston Public Media PBS KIDS Writers Contest

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Posted on May 21, 2018 · Four local children in grades K-3 from Houston and Sugar Land win first place.

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From left to right: Ernie Manouse (Host), Benjamin Chen (Runner up), Lisa Shumate (Associate Vice President and General Manager), Pranav Chemudupaty (Champion) and Anjay Ajoda (Three time Houston Spelling Bee Champion)

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Finalists from Pearland and Beaumont Emerge from 2018 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee

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Posted on April 14, 2018 · Two finalists will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Posted on June 22, 2022 · Historically, what has worked in stopping inflation and bringing prices down? Two experts join us to help understand and navigate these difficult financial times. Plus, an inside report from the Texas Public Radio newsroom with updates on the Uvlade school shooting testimonies.

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Listen to WNYC & Houston Public Media’s live Juneteenth special

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Posted on June 20, 2022 · WNYC's "The United States of Anxiety" Juneteenth Special featured a report from Houston's Emancipation Park and multiple guests.

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LIST: Juneteenth events in Houston

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Posted on June 15, 2022 · Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.

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Houston Public Media, WNYC to air Juneteenth radio special Sunday evening

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Posted on June 15, 2022 · Houston Public Media listeners are encouraged to participate in the show via social media and call in to discuss the holiday.

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