On Wednesday’s present: On Election Day, Democrats gained high-profile races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, whereas again right here in Houston, intently watched races for Congress and Houston Metropolis Council are headed to runoffs. We focus on election outcomes and the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Eating out has been getting dearer. So, we flip to our gaggle of foodies and search their recommendations for one of the best low-cost consuming choices round city on this month’s version of The Full Menu.
And gifted and gifted packages in Texas colleges can take many types. An schooling professional explains how these packages have developed to embrace extra than simply educational prowess.
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On Wednesday’s present: On Election Day, Democrats gained high-profile races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, whereas again right here in Houston, intently watched races for Congress and Houston Metropolis Council are headed to runoffs. We focus on election outcomes and the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Eating out has been getting dearer. So, we flip to our gaggle of foodies and search their recommendations for one of the best low-cost consuming choices round city on this month’s version of The Full Menu.
And gifted and gifted packages in Texas colleges can take many types. An schooling professional explains how these packages have developed to embrace extra than simply educational prowess.
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On Tuesday’s present: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to debate points going through the state’s largest faculty district, from addressing meals insecurity amongst college students as SNAP advantages finish amid the federal authorities shutdown, to children studying books in HISD elementary colleges.
Additionally this hour: We speak with the co-authors of Frontera: A Journey Throughout the US-Mexico Border, a espresso desk guide designed to chop by way of the stereotypes and political rhetoric concerning the border by providing a close-up view of the communities alongside its complete size, from Texas to California.
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On Tuesday’s present: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to debate points going through the state’s largest faculty district, from addressing meals insecurity amongst college students as SNAP advantages finish amid the federal authorities shutdown, to children studying books in HISD elementary colleges.
Additionally this hour: We speak with the co-authors of Frontera: A Journey Throughout the US-Mexico Border, a espresso desk guide designed to chop by way of the stereotypes and political rhetoric concerning the border by providing a close-up view of the communities alongside its complete size, from Texas to California.
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On Friday’s present: Houston has seen explosive development over the previous decade, primarily in flood plains. Houston Chronicle reporter Yilun Cheng explains some potential connections between improvement within the flood plain and donations to political campaigns.
Additionally this hour: We meet Marine Corps veteran Steve Jimenez, who discovered reduction from despair, nervousness, and a normal lack of objective after leaving the navy in beekeeping. He based Hives for Heroes, a company to assist his fellow veterans get into beekeeping. Jimenez is amongst a number of veterans concerned in agriculture featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS sequence After Motion.
Then, from a blended bag for Houston in Pockets Hub’s rankings of the nation’s greatest Halloween experiences, to fluctuating sweet prices this Halloween, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we learn the way Sugar Land is celebrating Día de los Muertos.
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On Friday’s present: Houston has seen explosive development over the previous decade, primarily in flood plains. Houston Chronicle reporter Yilun Cheng explains some potential connections between improvement within the flood plain and donations to political campaigns.
Additionally this hour: We meet Marine Corps veteran Steve Jimenez, who discovered reduction from despair, nervousness, and a normal lack of objective after leaving the navy in beekeeping. He based Hives for Heroes, a company to assist his fellow veterans get into beekeeping. Jimenez is amongst a number of veterans concerned in agriculture featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS sequence After Motion.
Then, from a blended bag for Houston in Pockets Hub’s rankings of the nation’s greatest Halloween experiences, to fluctuating sweet prices this Halloween, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we learn the way Sugar Land is celebrating Día de los Muertos.
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On Thursday’s present: We find out about a controversy brewing in Fort Bend County as some county leaders circumnavigate the authority of the nation legal professional.
Additionally this hour: A latest coverage transient from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy suggests academics throughout the nation are largely uncomfortable instructing civics of their lessons, citing challenges like inadequate coaching, considerations about stirring controversy, and a scarcity of educational steerage from faculty districts and states. Is civics truly that a lot more durable to show lately due to issues like polarized politics?
Then, he was one of many best rebounders in NBA historical past. But in some way, the identify of former Houston Rocket Moses Malone doesn’t come up as usually as Fowl, Magic, or Jordan. We speak with creator Paul Knepper about his new guide, Moses Malone: The Lifetime of a Basketball Prophet.
And we speak about what we bear in mind and what we miss concerning the AstroWorld theme park, which shut down on today 20 years in the past as we speak.
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On Thursday’s present: We find out about a controversy brewing in Fort Bend County as some county leaders circumnavigate the authority of the nation legal professional.
Additionally this hour: A latest coverage transient from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy suggests academics throughout the nation are largely uncomfortable instructing civics of their lessons, citing challenges like inadequate coaching, considerations about stirring controversy, and a scarcity of educational steerage from faculty districts and states. Is civics truly that a lot more durable to show lately due to issues like polarized politics?
Then, he was one of many best rebounders in NBA historical past. But in some way, the identify of former Houston Rocket Moses Malone doesn’t come up as usually as Fowl, Magic, or Jordan. We speak with creator Paul Knepper about his new guide, Moses Malone: The Lifetime of a Basketball Prophet.
And we speak about what we bear in mind and what we miss concerning the AstroWorld theme park, which shut down on today 20 years in the past as we speak.
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On Thursday’s present: We get perception on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Andrea Ball of the Houston Chronicle catches us up on a saga surrounding management over Second Baptist Church.
And we try a retrospective exhibit of artwork made by Mary Magsamen and Stephan Hillerbrand, a Houston husband-and-wife group who make visible artwork about their household’s life, usually made with on a regular basis objects from that life, together with their kids’s toys, their front room furnishings, and even their house itself. The exhibit is on show by way of Nov. 22 at Silver Avenue Studios.
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On Thursday’s present: We get perception on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Andrea Ball of the Houston Chronicle catches us up on a saga surrounding management over Second Baptist Church.
And we try a retrospective exhibit of artwork made by Mary Magsamen and Stephan Hillerbrand, a Houston husband-and-wife group who make visible artwork about their household’s life, usually made with on a regular basis objects from that life, together with their kids’s toys, their front room furnishings, and even their house itself. The exhibit is on show by way of Nov. 22 at Silver Avenue Studios.
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On Tuesday’s present: Assume your electrical energy invoice has been excessive recently? You could be shocked by how a lot a few of your fellow Texans say they’re being charged for energy, month to month. We look at the findings from a new survey on the monetary pressure power payments are placing on Texans.
Additionally this hour: Texas Month-to-month author Skip Hollandsworth discusses some noteworthy crimes dedicated in Texas by ladies. It’s the topic of his newest guide, She Kills.
Then, Houston native Diane Ravitch was as soon as a agency proponent of standardized testing and college selection, and she or he was a key determine in President George W. Bush’s No Youngster Left Behind insurance policies — till she modified her thoughts. We discover out why, which she addresses in her guide, An Schooling.
And we meet the group behind lo-fi puppets + stuff, who make puppets and observe the artwork of puppetry in numerous types.
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On Tuesday’s present: Assume your electrical energy invoice has been excessive recently? You could be shocked by how a lot a few of your fellow Texans say they’re being charged for energy, month to month. We look at the findings from a new survey on the monetary pressure power payments are placing on Texans.
Additionally this hour: Texas Month-to-month author Skip Hollandsworth discusses some noteworthy crimes dedicated in Texas by ladies. It’s the topic of his newest guide, She Kills.
Then, Houston native Diane Ravitch was as soon as a agency proponent of standardized testing and college selection, and she or he was a key determine in President George W. Bush’s No Youngster Left Behind insurance policies — till she modified her thoughts. We discover out why, which she addresses in her guide, An Schooling.
And we meet the group behind lo-fi puppets + stuff, who make puppets and observe the artwork of puppetry in numerous types.
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On Monday’s present: The Trump administration lately introduced it might quadruple Argentine beef imports to decrease grocery costs, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers and Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller. However he’s pushing another proposal. We study the small print.
And we how Texas flagged greater than 2,000 “potential noncitizens” on its voter rolls.
Additionally this hour: We focus on some alternatives and challenges going through Houston’s quickly altering East Finish neighborhood.
Then, we focus on the newest developments in client expertise with columnist Dwight Silverman.
And we speak over a former UH basketball participant’s function in a rising sports activities betting scandal and what it says about mordern sports activities and sports activities betting with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.
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On Monday’s present: The Trump administration lately introduced it might quadruple Argentine beef imports to decrease grocery costs, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers and Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller. However he’s pushing another proposal. We study the small print.
And we how Texas flagged greater than 2,000 “potential noncitizens” on its voter rolls.
Additionally this hour: We focus on some alternatives and challenges going through Houston’s quickly altering East Finish neighborhood.
Then, we focus on the newest developments in client expertise with columnist Dwight Silverman.
And we speak over a former UH basketball participant’s function in a rising sports activities betting scandal and what it says about mordern sports activities and sports activities betting with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.
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On Friday’s present: We get an replace on controversial plans to shut a two-block part of Polk Avenue as an element of the $2 billion enlargement of the George R. Brown Conference Heart.
Additionally this hour: Kids’s creator Kate DiCamillo talks about how academics studying to her in class helped form her right into a two-time Newbery Medal winner. DiCamillo, the creator of titles like Due to Winn-Dixie and The Story of Despereaux, will likely be in Houston for an occasion with Inprint on Sunday to debate her newest guide, Misplaced Evangeline.
Then, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And it has been 50 years since Houston Grand Opera first introduced the American opera Porgy and Bess, which gained the group a Tony and a Grammy Award. Because the Gershwins’ people opera returns to the stage, we mirror on its legacy.
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On Friday’s present: We get an replace on controversial plans to shut a two-block part of Polk Avenue as an element of the $2 billion enlargement of the George R. Brown Conference Heart.
Additionally this hour: Kids’s creator Kate DiCamillo talks about how academics studying to her in class helped form her right into a two-time Newbery Medal winner. DiCamillo, the creator of titles like Due to Winn-Dixie and The Story of Despereaux, will likely be in Houston for an occasion with Inprint on Sunday to debate her newest guide, Misplaced Evangeline.
Then, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And it has been 50 years since Houston Grand Opera first introduced the American opera Porgy and Bess, which gained the group a Tony and a Grammy Award. Because the Gershwins’ people opera returns to the stage, we mirror on its legacy.
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On Thursday’s present: As the federal authorities shutdown hits its third week, one looming impact is the likelihood that SNAP advantages may cease in November. With hundreds of thousands of Individuals prone to going hungry, we speak with Brian Greene, CEO of Houston Meals Financial institution about how his group is bracing for a surge in want.
Additionally this hour: We learn the way some unlikely partnerships are serving to preserve fisheries alongside the Gulf Coast. That story is the topic of a brand new guide, referred to as Sea Change, co-authored by Amanda Leland, govt director of the Environmental Protection Fund. She discusses the guide at Brazos Bookstore on Thursday night.
Then, we get an replace on the well being of one other physique of water: Buffalo Bayou.
Plus, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein presents a scientist whose ambitions get past his management. Does Houston have its personal Frankenstein’s monster of types? Joshua Zinn ponders that query on this month’s version of The Greater Image.
And, with Halloween season in full swing, we go to an space haunted home.
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On Thursday’s present: As the federal authorities shutdown hits its third week, one looming impact is the likelihood that SNAP advantages may cease in November. With hundreds of thousands of Individuals prone to going hungry, we speak with Brian Greene, CEO of Houston Meals Financial institution about how his group is bracing for a surge in want.
Additionally this hour: We learn the way some unlikely partnerships are serving to preserve fisheries alongside the Gulf Coast. That story is the topic of a brand new guide, referred to as Sea Change, co-authored by Amanda Leland, govt director of the Environmental Protection Fund. She discusses the guide at Brazos Bookstore on Thursday night.
Then, we get an replace on the well being of one other physique of water: Buffalo Bayou.
Plus, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein presents a scientist whose ambitions get past his management. Does Houston have its personal Frankenstein’s monster of types? Joshua Zinn ponders that query on this month’s version of The Greater Image.
And, with Halloween season in full swing, we go to an space haunted home.
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On Wednesday’s present: We focus on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: We find out about fentanyl and different substance use tendencies within the county from Harris County Public Well being.
And a brand new play at The Ensemble Theatre referred to as Of a Darker Hue presents ghost tales of a unique kind, remodeling the stage right into a ritual house of reminiscence, thriller, and survival.
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On Wednesday’s present: We focus on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: We find out about fentanyl and different substance use tendencies within the county from Harris County Public Well being.
And a brand new play at The Ensemble Theatre referred to as Of a Darker Hue presents ghost tales of a unique kind, remodeling the stage right into a ritual house of reminiscence, thriller, and survival.
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On Tuesday’s present: Over the weekend, the New York Instances ran a profile on Houston Mayor John Whitmire, highlighting his strategy to coping with President Donald Trump. Within the article, Whitmire, a Democrat, urged his metropolis is in much less turmoil than different Democrat-led municipalities as a result of he retains his head down and avoids confrontations with the Republican president. We speak with J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for the Instances who wrote the story.
Additionally this hour: We speak with Houston Chronicle columnist Lisa Falkenberg a couple of latest column during which she reported on HISD early elementary faculty academics having to sneak books into the fingers of their college students as a result of the lesson plans they’re required to observe don’t go away time for studying precise books. And we hear a response from Superintendent Mike Miles to her article.
Then, a documentary screening this week on the River Oaks Theatre referred to as The Librarians digs into how the books college students have entry to in public colleges has turn out to be politicized. We speak with director Kim A. Snyder.
And we go to one in every of Houston’s most anticipated meals occasions, the Southern Smoke Pageant, the place cooks, bartenders, and meals lovers come collectively not simply to eat and drink, however to present again.
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On Tuesday’s present: Over the weekend, the New York Instances ran a profile on Houston Mayor John Whitmire, highlighting his strategy to coping with President Donald Trump. Within the article, Whitmire, a Democrat, urged his metropolis is in much less turmoil than different Democrat-led municipalities as a result of he retains his head down and avoids confrontations with the Republican president. We speak with J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for the Instances who wrote the story.
Additionally this hour: We speak with Houston Chronicle columnist Lisa Falkenberg a couple of latest column during which she reported on HISD early elementary faculty academics having to sneak books into the fingers of their college students as a result of the lesson plans they’re required to observe don’t go away time for studying precise books. And we hear a response from Superintendent Mike Miles to her article.
Then, a documentary screening this week on the River Oaks Theatre referred to as The Librarians digs into how the books college students have entry to in public colleges has turn out to be politicized. We speak with director Kim A. Snyder.
And we go to one in every of Houston’s most anticipated meals occasions, the Southern Smoke Pageant, the place cooks, bartenders, and meals lovers come collectively not simply to eat and drink, however to present again.
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On Monday’s present: FIEL Houston govt director Cesar Espinoza was eliminated from the final Houston Metropolis Council assembly after he urged metropolis officers lied concerning the detention of an autistic 15-year-old boy. Emmanuel Gonzalez Garcia reportedly went lacking practically two weeks in the past whereas promoting fruit on the road together with his mom. The boy finally ended up in federal custody.
We focus on that case and what it might probably inform us about how Houston law enforcement officials work together with federal officers, together with ICE, as we speak with Matt DeGrood of the Houston Chronicle. Then, Espinoza joins us to share his considerations and why he believes he was faraway from Wednesday’s assembly.
Additionally this hour: At this time is the anniversary of the Saturday Evening Bloodbath throughout Watergate. We revisit 2022 conversations concerning the lasting impression of the scandal and the way it influenced movie.
Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller offers us the lowdown on the hazards of pets stepping into Halloween sweet as she solutions your pet care questions.
And Kris Gardner from Houston Roundball Overview previews the Rockets season, which suggestions off Tuesday night time on the street towards the champion Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
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On Monday’s present: FIEL Houston govt director Cesar Espinoza was eliminated from the final Houston Metropolis Council assembly after he urged metropolis officers lied concerning the detention of an autistic 15-year-old boy. Emmanuel Gonzalez Garcia reportedly went lacking practically two weeks in the past whereas promoting fruit on the road together with his mom. The boy finally ended up in federal custody.
We focus on that case and what it might probably inform us about how Houston law enforcement officials work together with federal officers, together with ICE, as we speak with Matt DeGrood of the Houston Chronicle. Then, Espinoza joins us to share his considerations and why he believes he was faraway from Wednesday’s assembly.
Additionally this hour: At this time is the anniversary of the Saturday Evening Bloodbath throughout Watergate. We revisit 2022 conversations concerning the lasting impression of the scandal and the way it influenced movie.
Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller offers us the lowdown on the hazards of pets stepping into Halloween sweet as she solutions your pet care questions.
And Kris Gardner from Houston Roundball Overview previews the Rockets season, which suggestions off Tuesday night time on the street towards the champion Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
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On Thursday’s present: The timeline is ready for how faculty vouchers will roll out in Texas starting in February — besides that timing may solely profit mother and father who may already afford to ship their children to non-public faculty. Houston Chronicle reporter Isaac Yu explains why.
Additionally this hour: Synthetic intelligence is shaping our future, however may it additionally reinforce oppression? Forward of a lecture this afternoon on the College of Houston, Safiya Umoja Noble explores how bias reveals up in AI and what it means for marginalized communities.
And we speak with members of the Drunk Shakespeare Firm, which has put aside its normal celebration of The Bard’s works to current a manufacturing tailored for October: Drunk Dracula.
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On Thursday’s present: The timeline is ready for how faculty vouchers will roll out in Texas starting in February — besides that timing may solely profit mother and father who may already afford to ship their children to non-public faculty. Houston Chronicle reporter Isaac Yu explains why.
Additionally this hour: Synthetic intelligence is shaping our future, however may it additionally reinforce oppression? Forward of a lecture this afternoon on the College of Houston, Safiya Umoja Noble explores how bias reveals up in AI and what it means for marginalized communities.
And we speak with members of the Drunk Shakespeare Firm, which has put aside its normal celebration of The Bard’s works to current a manufacturing tailored for October: Drunk Dracula.
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On Wednesday’s present: We focus on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: At this time is Nationwide Grouch Day. Since at the least the mid Seventies, the day has celebrated grouches in all places, together with and highlighting Oscar the Grouch of Sesame Avenue fame. It’s billed as a day to embrace the inside grouch inside us all, and perhaps discover a strategy to snicker about our typically over-the-top grumpiness. However does it look like grouchiness is having an excessive amount of of a second? That too many people, too usually, are too offended, by default? We speak it over.
And jazz saxophonist Walter Smith III talks about how rising up in Houston formed his musical profession. He pays homage to his house city in his newest album, wrly titled three of us are from Houston and Reuben isn’t. He performs from that recording, together with fellow Houston natives Jason Moran and Kendrick Scott, in a live performance for DACAMERA Friday night time on the Wortham Heart.
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On Wednesday’s present: We focus on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: At this time is Nationwide Grouch Day. Since at the least the mid Seventies, the day has celebrated grouches in all places, together with and highlighting Oscar the Grouch of Sesame Avenue fame. It’s billed as a day to embrace the inside grouch inside us all, and perhaps discover a strategy to snicker about our typically over-the-top grumpiness. However does it look like grouchiness is having an excessive amount of of a second? That too many people, too usually, are too offended, by default? We speak it over.
And jazz saxophonist Walter Smith III talks about how rising up in Houston formed his musical profession. He pays homage to his house city in his newest album, wrly titled three of us are from Houston and Reuben isn’t. He performs from that recording, together with fellow Houston natives Jason Moran and Kendrick Scott, in a live performance for DACAMERA Friday night time on the Wortham Heart.
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On Tuesday’s present: A strike by lodge staff at Hilton-Americas Houston has ended after 40 days. Late final week, the events reached a deal to boost wages for housekeepers, stewards, and laundry attendants in a consequence that might have repercussions for the remainder of Houston’s hospitality business — and for labor normally. We study the small print of the deal and focus on what it means.
Additionally this hour: A brand new guide referred to as Police In opposition to the Motion explores police violence through the Civil Rights Motion with some give attention to how the Houston Police Division tried to undermine activism right here on the time.
And, each week throughout Better Houston, distributors go to festivals and different occasions to promote their wares. We go to the latest Bayou Metropolis Artwork Pageant to speak to distributors about what that life is like.
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On Tuesday’s present: A strike by lodge staff at Hilton-Americas Houston has ended after 40 days. Late final week, the events reached a deal to boost wages for housekeepers, stewards, and laundry attendants in a consequence that might have repercussions for the remainder of Houston’s hospitality business — and for labor normally. We study the small print of the deal and focus on what it means.
Additionally this hour: A brand new guide referred to as Police In opposition to the Motion explores police violence through the Civil Rights Motion with some give attention to how the Houston Police Division tried to undermine activism right here on the time.
And, each week throughout Better Houston, distributors go to festivals and different occasions to promote their wares. We go to the latest Bayou Metropolis Artwork Pageant to speak to distributors about what that life is like.
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On Monday’s present: One week from as we speak, early voting begins for this fall’s election. A Congressional seat, a metropolis council seat, and 17 state constitutional amendments are up for consideration. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider explains what’s on the poll.
Additionally this hour: Meg Tapp from the Backyard Membership of Houston solutions listeners’ gardening questions.
And Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast, discusses what the Astros must do to return to the postseason subsequent yr.
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On Monday’s present: One week from as we speak, early voting begins for this fall’s election. A Congressional seat, a metropolis council seat, and 17 state constitutional amendments are up for consideration. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider explains what’s on the poll.
Additionally this hour: Meg Tapp from the Backyard Membership of Houston solutions listeners’ gardening questions.
And Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast, discusses what the Astros must do to return to the postseason subsequent yr.
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On Friday’s present: We study what’s subsequent within the case of Robert Roberson, whose execution was halted by the Texas Courtroom of Felony Appeals this week.
Additionally this hour: We break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we go to the Houston Quilt Pageant.
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On Friday’s present: We study what’s subsequent within the case of Robert Roberson, whose execution was halted by the Texas Courtroom of Felony Appeals this week.
Additionally this hour: We break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we go to the Houston Quilt Pageant.
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On Thursday’s present: Houston police recovered the physique of a person in White Oak Bayou Wednesday morning, the seventh physique discovered within the bayous in a couple of month. Investigators don’t suspect foul play. Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison brings us the newest on this explicit occasion and what regulation enforcement has to say concerning the frequency during which human stays are discovered within the metropolis’s bayous.
Additionally this hour: We look at what renewed efforts to ramp up coal manufacturing may imply for the power business right here in Texas.
And Chef Adán Medrano discusses his new cookbook celebrating the plant-based traditions of Texas Mexican-American households and their ancestors.
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On Thursday’s present: Houston police recovered the physique of a person in White Oak Bayou Wednesday morning, the seventh physique discovered within the bayous in a couple of month. Investigators don’t suspect foul play. Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison brings us the newest on this explicit occasion and what regulation enforcement has to say concerning the frequency during which human stays are discovered within the metropolis’s bayous.
Additionally this hour: We look at what renewed efforts to ramp up coal manufacturing may imply for the power business right here in Texas.
And Chef Adán Medrano discusses his new cookbook celebrating the plant-based traditions of Texas Mexican-American households and their ancestors.
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On Wednesday’s present: We get perception on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: We mirror on the legacy of Monica Roberts, an influential activist for transgender rights who handed away 5 years in the past. We bear in mind her work preventing for equality and visibility throughout a time of progress and pushback, and we focus on the place Houston’s transgender neighborhood is headed subsequent.
And the way can one thing as innocuous as design struggle racism? Writer Omari Souza discusses his guide, Design In opposition to Racism, forward of an occasion at Kindred Tales Thursday night time.
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On Wednesday’s present: We get perception on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: We mirror on the legacy of Monica Roberts, an influential activist for transgender rights who handed away 5 years in the past. We bear in mind her work preventing for equality and visibility throughout a time of progress and pushback, and we focus on the place Houston’s transgender neighborhood is headed subsequent.
And the way can one thing as innocuous as design struggle racism? Writer Omari Souza discusses his guide, Design In opposition to Racism, forward of an occasion at Kindred Tales Thursday night time.
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On Tuesday’s present: A brand new Texas-based nationwide inventory alternate has moved one step nearer to changing into a actuality. The U.S. Securities and Change Fee is permitting the Texas Inventory Change, operated by a Dallas-based startup, to maneuver ahead as a direct competitor to the New York Inventory Change and the Nasdaq. We study what this might imply for Texas and its economic system.
Additionally this hour: From solitary confinement, to group recreation, we learn the way small modifications are reshaping life on Texas demise row.
Then, comic Maria Bamford has an incredible capacity to slide into and out of characters on stage. We speak along with her in her actual voice (and perhaps some others) forward of a efficiency at Houston Improv Wednesday night time.
And we learn the way Houston’s Korean neighborhood is shaping town’s cultural panorama forward of the annual Korean Pageant this weekend at Discovery Inexperienced.
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On Tuesday’s present: A brand new Texas-based nationwide inventory alternate has moved one step nearer to changing into a actuality. The U.S. Securities and Change Fee is permitting the Texas Inventory Change, operated by a Dallas-based startup, to maneuver ahead as a direct competitor to the New York Inventory Change and the Nasdaq. We study what this might imply for Texas and its economic system.
Additionally this hour: From solitary confinement, to group recreation, we learn the way small modifications are reshaping life on Texas demise row.
Then, comic Maria Bamford has an incredible capacity to slide into and out of characters on stage. We speak along with her in her actual voice (and perhaps some others) forward of a efficiency at Houston Improv Wednesday night time.
And we learn the way Houston’s Korean neighborhood is shaping town’s cultural panorama forward of the annual Korean Pageant this weekend at Discovery Inexperienced.
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On Monday’s present: Gov. Greg Abbott introduced final week that the Division of Public Security is launching a brand new activity pressure in Harris County aimed toward focusing on what he referred to as “repeat violent offenders.” The governor says the DPS-led effort will deliver extra sources to Houston and Harris County regulation enforcement. However questions stay about what this activity pressure will truly do, the way it will function alongside native businesses, and what function politics might play in its creation.
Additionally this hour: We provide Houstonians an opportunity to vent about their pet peeves about life in our metropolis.
And we focus on the newest developments in Houston sports activities.
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On Monday’s present: Gov. Greg Abbott introduced final week that the Division of Public Security is launching a brand new activity pressure in Harris County aimed toward focusing on what he referred to as “repeat violent offenders.” The governor says the DPS-led effort will deliver extra sources to Houston and Harris County regulation enforcement. However questions stay about what this activity pressure will truly do, the way it will function alongside native businesses, and what function politics might play in its creation.
Additionally this hour: We provide Houstonians an opportunity to vent about their pet peeves about life in our metropolis.
And we focus on the newest developments in Houston sports activities.
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On Friday’s present: As the federal government shutdown enters its third day, Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins us to speak concerning the deadlock and what it might take to reopen.
Additionally this hour: We meet Abdullah Antepli, the brand new president of the Rothko Chapel.
Then, from a controversial Halloween show depicting political hangings, to a possible new film star being an AI creation, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
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On Friday’s present: As the federal government shutdown enters its third day, Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins us to speak concerning the deadlock and what it might take to reopen.
Additionally this hour: We meet Abdullah Antepli, the brand new president of the Rothko Chapel.
Then, from a controversial Halloween show depicting political hangings, to a possible new film star being an AI creation, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
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On Thursday’s present: A lot of the federal authorities is shut down after Senate Republicans and Democrats did not agree on a spending invoice to maintain the federal government open. Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher joins us to debate the implications and what it might take to reopen.
Additionally this hour: We find out about a program from Houston Methodist and Rice College to coach Houston college students and academics to form the way forward for digital well being.
And we preview the Nigeria Cultural Parade and Pageant, which takes place this Saturday, Oct. 4, in downtown Houston.
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On Thursday’s present: A lot of the federal authorities is shut down after Senate Republicans and Democrats did not agree on a spending invoice to maintain the federal government open. Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher joins us to debate the implications and what it might take to reopen.
Additionally this hour: We find out about a program from Houston Methodist and Rice College to coach Houston college students and academics to form the way forward for digital well being.
And we preview the Nigeria Cultural Parade and Pageant, which takes place this Saturday, Oct. 4, in downtown Houston.
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On Wednesday’s present: Consultants provide perception on the newest developments in native, state, and nationwide politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Meals writers speak about a few of their favourite sandwich locations round Houston on this month’s installment of The Full Menu.
And Houston’s Black rock scene is alive and evolving, and a neighborhood band is at its coronary heart. We hear from Nicotine & The Warmtones about what it means to carve out house within the metropolis’s music panorama.
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On Wednesday’s present: Consultants provide perception on the newest developments in native, state, and nationwide politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Meals writers speak about a few of their favourite sandwich locations round Houston on this month’s installment of The Full Menu.
And Houston’s Black rock scene is alive and evolving, and a neighborhood band is at its coronary heart. We hear from Nicotine & The Warmtones about what it means to carve out house within the metropolis’s music panorama.
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On Tuesday’s present: As hurricane season nears its finish, what can Harris County do to ensure our area is ready for all types of emergencies?
Additionally this hour: The nationwide unemployment charge held regular final month at 4.3 %, however that continues to be the very best it has been in practically 4 years. Nevertheless, that’s nonetheless a far cry from COVID-era charges. We speak about what we’re seeing by way of jobs and unemployment advantages within the Houston space with Juliet Stipeche of Gulf Coast Workforce Options.
Then, the brand new movie The Lengthy Stroll takes endurance athletics to a horrific stage, however some Houstonians stroll or run lengthy distances with out their lives being on the road to inspire them. We meet one on this month’s version of The Greater Image.
And we go to Galveston’s East Seashore, the location of the annual Galveston Sandcastle Pageant.
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On Tuesday’s present: As hurricane season nears its finish, what can Harris County do to ensure our area is ready for all types of emergencies?
Additionally this hour: The nationwide unemployment charge held regular final month at 4.3 %, however that continues to be the very best it has been in practically 4 years. Nevertheless, that’s nonetheless a far cry from COVID-era charges. We speak about what we’re seeing by way of jobs and unemployment advantages within the Houston space with Juliet Stipeche of Gulf Coast Workforce Options.
Then, the brand new movie The Lengthy Stroll takes endurance athletics to a horrific stage, however some Houstonians stroll or run lengthy distances with out their lives being on the road to inspire them. We meet one on this month’s version of The Greater Image.
And we go to Galveston’s East Seashore, the location of the annual Galveston Sandcastle Pageant.
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On Monday’s present: The Astros will miss the playoffs for the primary time in 9 years. We focus on how a lot accidents plagued the group this season, and what, if something, the Astros can do to keep away from the identical destiny subsequent yr with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast. And the Texans pulled off their first shutout in 15 years, beating the Titans 26-0.
Additionally this hour: Fort Bend County has a brand new finances, nevertheless it didn’t come with out rivalry. Houston Public Media’s Natalie Weber explains.
Then, this week marks six months since Hey Houston launched on Houston Public Media. We check-in on how the present goes with hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Diaz-Schurman.
And most of us daydream about successful the lottery, however too usually individuals who obtain such monetary windfalls find yourself watching the cash slip away. We focus on why and search recommendation from Juan Hernandez Ariano, an authorized monetary planner from WealthCreate Monetary.
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On Monday’s present: The Astros will miss the playoffs for the primary time in 9 years. We focus on how a lot accidents plagued the group this season, and what, if something, the Astros can do to keep away from the identical destiny subsequent yr with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast. And the Texans pulled off their first shutout in 15 years, beating the Titans 26-0.
Additionally this hour: Fort Bend County has a brand new finances, nevertheless it didn’t come with out rivalry. Houston Public Media’s Natalie Weber explains.
Then, this week marks six months since Hey Houston launched on Houston Public Media. We check-in on how the present goes with hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Diaz-Schurman.
And most of us daydream about successful the lottery, however too usually individuals who obtain such monetary windfalls find yourself watching the cash slip away. We focus on why and search recommendation from Juan Hernandez Ariano, an authorized monetary planner from WealthCreate Monetary.
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On Friday’s present: We look at the wave of large knowledge facilities increasing throughout Texas, prompting warnings from specialists who say the brand new water calls for may push the state’s already strained provide to the brink.
Additionally this hour: We get a brand new perspective on native democracy by speaking with self-described “native authorities fanatic” Emily Hynds about observing each Houston Metropolis Council assembly for the final 5 years and sharing what she sees by way of her weblog, Emily Takes Notes.
Then, from Camp Mystic planning to reopen partially, to a statue of President Trump holding fingers with Jeffrey Epstein briefly displaying up on the Nationwide Mall, our non-experts break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we recall how an underdog group of Main League prospects — together with some future Astros stars — managed to tug off an upset and gained the gold medal in baseball on the 2000 Olympics. We speak with Houstonian Dave Fanucchi, creator of a guide about that story, Miracle on Grass.
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On Friday’s present: We look at the wave of large knowledge facilities increasing throughout Texas, prompting warnings from specialists who say the brand new water calls for may push the state’s already strained provide to the brink.
Additionally this hour: We get a brand new perspective on native democracy by speaking with self-described “native authorities fanatic” Emily Hynds about observing each Houston Metropolis Council assembly for the final 5 years and sharing what she sees by way of her weblog, Emily Takes Notes.
Then, from Camp Mystic planning to reopen partially, to a statue of President Trump holding fingers with Jeffrey Epstein briefly displaying up on the Nationwide Mall, our non-experts break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we recall how an underdog group of Main League prospects — together with some future Astros stars — managed to tug off an upset and gained the gold medal in baseball on the 2000 Olympics. We speak with Houstonian Dave Fanucchi, creator of a guide about that story, Miracle on Grass.
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On Thursday’s present: Following months-long spats about how one can bridge a $200 million hole within the county’s finances, the Harris County Commissioners Courtroom has authorized a $2.8 billion finances for the 2026 fiscal yr. We study some particulars. And we get an replace on placing lodge staff in Houston.
Additionally this hour: A gunman opened fireplace at an ICE detention facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and critically wounding two others. No ICE officers have been injured. This raises troubling questions on security for each immigration and customs enforcement officers and for immigrants themselves. We focus on the environment round immigration coverage, public discourse, and violence right here in Houston.
Then, earlier this week, NASA introduced that Artemis II may launch as early as February on its mission sending 4 astronauts to orbit the moon, which might be the primary time america has returned to the moon since 1972. We revisit a dialog about why returning there’s of worth for future deep-space exploration with the late Dr. Paul Spudis, creator of the guide, The Worth of the Moon.
And Houston author Jamie Jo Hoang talks concerning the kids of refugees from the Vietnam Warfare navigating their mother and father’ tales to heal intergenerational trauma. She addressed that subject in her novel My Father the Panda Killer and approaches it from one other angle in her newest, My Mom the Mermaid Chaser. She holds a guide launch occasion on Sept. 27 at Blue Willow Bookshop.
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On Thursday’s present: Following months-long spats about how one can bridge a $200 million hole within the county’s finances, the Harris County Commissioners Courtroom has authorized a $2.8 billion finances for the 2026 fiscal yr. We study some particulars. And we get an replace on placing lodge staff in Houston.
Additionally this hour: A gunman opened fireplace at an ICE detention facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and critically wounding two others. No ICE officers have been injured. This raises troubling questions on security for each immigration and customs enforcement officers and for immigrants themselves. We focus on the environment round immigration coverage, public discourse, and violence right here in Houston.
Then, earlier this week, NASA introduced that Artemis II may launch as early as February on its mission sending 4 astronauts to orbit the moon, which might be the primary time america has returned to the moon since 1972. We revisit a dialog about why returning there’s of worth for future deep-space exploration with the late Dr. Paul Spudis, creator of the guide, The Worth of the Moon.
And Houston author Jamie Jo Hoang talks concerning the kids of refugees from the Vietnam Warfare navigating their mother and father’ tales to heal intergenerational trauma. She addressed that subject in her novel My Father the Panda Killer and approaches it from one other angle in her newest, My Mom the Mermaid Chaser. She holds a guide launch occasion on Sept. 27 at Blue Willow Bookshop.
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On Tuesday’s present: In the event you may wave a magic wand and alter the design of any roadway in Houston, what would you alter and why? We welcome your recommendations.
Additionally this hour: We focus on the historical past of deadly injection, which is the topic of Secrets and techniques of the Killing State, a guide by authorized scholar and former felony prosecutor Corinna Lain, who will likely be in Houston for an occasion at Brazos Bookstore Friday night at 6:30.
And author Sasha Bonét displays on how Houston has formed her and discusses her new memoir, The Waterbearers. Bonét will likely be at Kindred Tales tonight at 7.
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On Tuesday’s present: In the event you may wave a magic wand and alter the design of any roadway in Houston, what would you alter and why? We welcome your recommendations.
Additionally this hour: We focus on the historical past of deadly injection, which is the topic of Secrets and techniques of the Killing State, a guide by authorized scholar and former felony prosecutor Corinna Lain, who will likely be in Houston for an occasion at Brazos Bookstore Friday night at 6:30.
And author Sasha Bonét displays on how Houston has formed her and discusses her new memoir, The Waterbearers. Bonét will likely be at Kindred Tales tonight at 7.
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On Monday’s present: Putting lodge staff on the downtown Hilton Americas-Houston plan to stay on the picket line by way of the center of October, marking the second vital extension of a “historic” labor motion initially slated to finish Sept. 9. We study the newest on the dispute over wages.
Additionally this hour: Scientists lately found proof that might level to historical life on Mars. We dig into what they discovered.
Then, we focus on the newest developments in client expertise with columnist Dwight Silverman.
And we recap this weekend’s battle for the AL West division lead between the Astros and the Mariners and break down the Texans recreation towards the Jaguars with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.
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On Monday’s present: Putting lodge staff on the downtown Hilton Americas-Houston plan to stay on the picket line by way of the center of October, marking the second vital extension of a “historic” labor motion initially slated to finish Sept. 9. We study the newest on the dispute over wages.
Additionally this hour: Scientists lately found proof that might level to historical life on Mars. We dig into what they discovered.
Then, we focus on the newest developments in client expertise with columnist Dwight Silverman.
And we recap this weekend’s battle for the AL West division lead between the Astros and the Mariners and break down the Texans recreation towards the Jaguars with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.
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On Friday’s present: With the state’s newly redrawn congressional maps, does the creation of a number of predominantly Hispanic districts assist these areas or disenfranchise them? Gabby Birenbaum of the Texas Tribune tells us extra.
Additionally this hour: Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee joins us and performs in studio forward of a live performance Saturday on the College of Houston.
Then, from navy helicopters flying over Houston as a part of a coaching train, to a Houston-based firm that owns strip golf equipment throughout the nation going through bribery fees over an alleged scheme to keep away from paying taxes, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we mirror on the enduring Houston music station KLOL with the director of a documentary about it referred to as Runaway Radio.
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On Friday’s present: With the state’s newly redrawn congressional maps, does the creation of a number of predominantly Hispanic districts assist these areas or disenfranchise them? Gabby Birenbaum of the Texas Tribune tells us extra.
Additionally this hour: Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee joins us and performs in studio forward of a live performance Saturday on the College of Houston.
Then, from navy helicopters flying over Houston as a part of a coaching train, to a Houston-based firm that owns strip golf equipment throughout the nation going through bribery fees over an alleged scheme to keep away from paying taxes, we break down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we mirror on the enduring Houston music station KLOL with the director of a documentary about it referred to as Runaway Radio.
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On Thursday’s present: From ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air, to firings and critiques of Texas public faculty academics and employees, what some have mentioned concerning the capturing of Charlie Kirk has come again to chunk them. However is all of it authorized? A constitutional regulation professor explains the nuances.
Additionally this hour: We discover how a brand new regulation is affecting what public faculty nurses can and can’t do for sick college students.
Then, are some public colleges too intent on discovering that subsequent “star principal” to guide them?
And we mirror on the legacy of Rice College’s Shepherd College of Music because it celebrates its fiftieth anniversary.
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On Thursday’s present: From ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air, to firings and critiques of Texas public faculty academics and employees, what some have mentioned concerning the capturing of Charlie Kirk has come again to chunk them. However is all of it authorized? A constitutional regulation professor explains the nuances.
Additionally this hour: We discover how a brand new regulation is affecting what public faculty nurses can and can’t do for sick college students.
Then, are some public colleges too intent on discovering that subsequent “star principal” to guide them?
And we mirror on the legacy of Rice College’s Shepherd College of Music because it celebrates its fiftieth anniversary.
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On Tuesday’s present: Within the years 2022 to 2024, the proportion of youngsters with out medical health insurance made its highest enhance in nearly a decade, in accordance with a Georgetown College report. And Texas continues to have the very best proportion of uninsured kids within the nation. We focus on what this implies for the state with Elena Marks of Rice College’s Baker Institute for Public Coverage.
Additionally this hour: To this point this yr, it has been an awfully quiet hurricane season. We discover why as we chat with Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.
Then, singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell joins us in studio to carry out and focus on his new album, Airline Freeway. Crowell will seem at an in-store occasion at Cactus Music as we speak at 5:30.
And we preview the 2025 Homosexual Softball World Sequence, which takes place in Houston Sept. 21-27. We focus on what the event means for town, for the athletes participating, and for his or her followers.
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On Tuesday’s present: Within the years 2022 to 2024, the proportion of youngsters with out medical health insurance made its highest enhance in nearly a decade, in accordance with a Georgetown College report. And Texas continues to have the very best proportion of uninsured kids within the nation. We focus on what this implies for the state with Elena Marks of Rice College’s Baker Institute for Public Coverage.
Additionally this hour: To this point this yr, it has been an awfully quiet hurricane season. We discover why as we chat with Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.
Then, singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell joins us in studio to carry out and focus on his new album, Airline Freeway. Crowell will seem at an in-store occasion at Cactus Music as we speak at 5:30.
And we preview the 2025 Homosexual Softball World Sequence, which takes place in Houston Sept. 21-27. We focus on what the event means for town, for the athletes participating, and for his or her followers.
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On Monday’s present: We preview this week’s vote on the Harris County finances. The finances course of this yr has usually been contentious as tensions rise over funding cuts.
Additionally this hour: Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor Faculty of Drugs discusses his guide, Science Underneath Siege, which examines rising opposition to science and the risk it poses.
Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller solutions listeners’ questions on their pets.
And Jeff Balke previews a season-defining week forward for the Astros and the Monday Evening Soccer matchup between the Texans and the Buccaneers.
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On Monday’s present: We preview this week’s vote on the Harris County finances. The finances course of this yr has usually been contentious as tensions rise over funding cuts.
Additionally this hour: Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor Faculty of Drugs discusses his guide, Science Underneath Siege, which examines rising opposition to science and the risk it poses.
Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller solutions listeners’ questions on their pets.
And Jeff Balke previews a season-defining week forward for the Astros and the Monday Evening Soccer matchup between the Texans and the Buccaneers.
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On Friday’s present: Eight years after Harvey’s devastating flooding, Houston continues to develop in floodplains. A latest Houston Chronicle report analyzed who’s benefitting and who isn’t.
Additionally this hour: From Houston supplanting Philadelphia as America’s poorest giant metropolis, to Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream unveiling sunscreen-flavored ice cream, this week’s panel of non-experts weighs in on The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And, forward of a reside efficiency on Saturday night time, we dive into the rhythms, steps, and tales that deliver flamenco music to life in Houston.
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On Friday’s present: Eight years after Harvey’s devastating flooding, Houston continues to develop in floodplains. A latest Houston Chronicle report analyzed who’s benefitting and who isn’t.
Additionally this hour: From Houston supplanting Philadelphia as America’s poorest giant metropolis, to Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream unveiling sunscreen-flavored ice cream, this week’s panel of non-experts weighs in on The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And, forward of a reside efficiency on Saturday night time, we dive into the rhythms, steps, and tales that deliver flamenco music to life in Houston.
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On Thursday’s present: We get updates on a number of tales from reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh, together with placing lodge staff on the Hilton Americas-Houston, the outcomes of the newest homeless depend, and the continued saga over Metropolis of Houston staff who took an early retirement to save lots of town cash nonetheless ready to obtain their buyout funds.
Additionally this hour: Every thing is larger in Texas, however is that all the time an excellent factor — particularly with regards to governing and serving a state that’s big by way of each space and inhabitants?
Then, we hear from creator and archivist J.D. Doyle, the creator of Queer Music Heritage, an historic assortment of Houston LGBTQ+ music.
And producer Brenda Valdivia speaks with some Houstonians placing up a ghost bike roadside memorial and learns concerning the bicycle owner they’re remembering and the sometimes-deadly interactions between cyclists and drivers on Houston roads.
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On Thursday’s present: We get updates on a number of tales from reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh, together with placing lodge staff on the Hilton Americas-Houston, the outcomes of the newest homeless depend, and the continued saga over Metropolis of Houston staff who took an early retirement to save lots of town cash nonetheless ready to obtain their buyout funds.
Additionally this hour: Every thing is larger in Texas, however is that all the time an excellent factor — particularly with regards to governing and serving a state that’s big by way of each space and inhabitants?
Then, we hear from creator and archivist J.D. Doyle, the creator of Queer Music Heritage, an historic assortment of Houston LGBTQ+ music.
And producer Brenda Valdivia speaks with some Houstonians placing up a ghost bike roadside memorial and learns concerning the bicycle owner they’re remembering and the sometimes-deadly interactions between cyclists and drivers on Houston roads.
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On Wednesday’s present: Harris County Choose Lina Hidalgo walked out of a finances assembly, whereas Texas A&M plans to audit its lessons after a professor is fired amid conservative backlash over instructing gender identification at school. We get context and readability on these and different developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: We find out about efforts by regulation enforcement to maintain reckless drivers in test.
And this month, Houston blues acts battle for a shot to characterize town on the Worldwide Blues Problem in Memphis. We study extra and produce you a particular reside, in-studio efficiency by the primary girl to win the competitors, Houston native Diunna Greenleaf, and her band, Blue Mercy.
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On Wednesday’s present: Harris County Choose Lina Hidalgo walked out of a finances assembly, whereas Texas A&M plans to audit its lessons after a professor is fired amid conservative backlash over instructing gender identification at school. We get context and readability on these and different developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: We find out about efforts by regulation enforcement to maintain reckless drivers in test.
And this month, Houston blues acts battle for a shot to characterize town on the Worldwide Blues Problem in Memphis. We study extra and produce you a particular reside, in-studio efficiency by the primary girl to win the competitors, Houston native Diunna Greenleaf, and her band, Blue Mercy.
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On Tuesday’s present: We learn the way Texas and different states are going through off within the struggle over entry to abortion capsules. New York’s legal professional normal says she is going to intervene in a authorized struggle associated to the Texas ban on these capsules. Texas Tribune reporter Alex Nguyen explains what is going on on.
Additionally this hour: We study what classes the lethal crowd rush on the 2021 Astroworld competition can train us. That occasion is highlighted in Edward Segal’s newly revealed Disaster Casebook.
Then, we think about what it prices to turn out to be a U.S. citizen in each money and time as we speak with immigration legal professional Ruby Powers and Cesar Espinoza of FIEL Houston.
And David Sarkozi of the Texas Ornithological Society talks about his new guidebook, Birds of Texas.
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On Tuesday’s present: We learn the way Texas and different states are going through off within the struggle over entry to abortion capsules. New York’s legal professional normal says she is going to intervene in a authorized struggle associated to the Texas ban on these capsules. Texas Tribune reporter Alex Nguyen explains what is going on on.
Additionally this hour: We study what classes the lethal crowd rush on the 2021 Astroworld competition can train us. That occasion is highlighted in Edward Segal’s newly revealed Disaster Casebook.
Then, we think about what it prices to turn out to be a U.S. citizen in each money and time as we speak with immigration legal professional Ruby Powers and Cesar Espinoza of FIEL Houston.
And David Sarkozi of the Texas Ornithological Society talks about his new guidebook, Birds of Texas.
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On Monday’s present: Houston-based oil and fuel big ConocoPhillips introduced final week that it’s slicing about 3,000 jobs — as a lot as 1 / 4 of its international workforce. The corporate says rising prices and a push for effectivity are behind the transfer, which comes regardless of the corporate posting practically $2 billion in income final quarter. We speak over what the information means for Houston.
Additionally this hour: On the a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of the deadliest pure catastrophe in American historical past, the 1900 Galveston hurricane, we mirror on that catastrophe led to the development of the Galveston seawall and the way it protects the island from storm surge greater than a century later. Over the weekend, the seawall was awarded the world report for longest steady walkway.
Then, Meg Tapp from the Backyard Membership of Houston solutions listeners’ gardening questions.
And the Texans dropped their season opener to the Rams on Sunday. We recap the sport with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.
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On Monday’s present: Houston-based oil and fuel big ConocoPhillips introduced final week that it’s slicing about 3,000 jobs — as a lot as 1 / 4 of its international workforce. The corporate says rising prices and a push for effectivity are behind the transfer, which comes regardless of the corporate posting practically $2 billion in income final quarter. We speak over what the information means for Houston.
Additionally this hour: On the a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of the deadliest pure catastrophe in American historical past, the 1900 Galveston hurricane, we mirror on that catastrophe led to the development of the Galveston seawall and the way it protects the island from storm surge greater than a century later. Over the weekend, the seawall was awarded the world report for longest steady walkway.
Then, Meg Tapp from the Backyard Membership of Houston solutions listeners’ gardening questions.
And the Texans dropped their season opener to the Rams on Sunday. We recap the sport with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.
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On Friday’s present: The second particular session of the Texas Legislature wrapped up this week, with payments headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk associated to flood prevention and summer time camp security. We recap what did and didn’t get performed.
Additionally this hour: We speak concerning the life and legacy of late Supreme Courtroom Justice Thurgood Marshall, who’s the topic of a brand new PBS documentary referred to as Turning into Thurgood: America’s Social Architect, which airs Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m. on Houston Public Media, TV 8.
Then, this week’s non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we learn the way a pair of Houston organizations intention to scale back clothes waste.
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On Friday’s present: The second particular session of the Texas Legislature wrapped up this week, with payments headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk associated to flood prevention and summer time camp security. We recap what did and didn’t get performed.
Additionally this hour: We speak concerning the life and legacy of late Supreme Courtroom Justice Thurgood Marshall, who’s the topic of a brand new PBS documentary referred to as Turning into Thurgood: America’s Social Architect, which airs Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m. on Houston Public Media, TV 8.
Then, this week’s non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
And we learn the way a pair of Houston organizations intention to scale back clothes waste.
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On Thursday’s present: A 42-year-old Houston man was arrested this week and charged with homicide within the capturing demise of a boy who was enjoying a prank by ringing on doorbells and working. We focus on the story with Houston Chronicle author , who wrote an opinion piece about how the nation has modified since she performed the identical prank as a child.
Additionally this hour: Two of Area Metropolis’s NASA veterans are ensuring their former colleagues get recognition they’re due. Larry Bell and Chet Vaughan inform us about ceremonies they maintain for in any other case unsung heroes of the house program.
Then, the Hearst Company now owns the key newspapers within the state’s 4 largest metro areas, together with right here in Houston. We study what it means for the enterprise with Michael Hardy from Texas Month-to-month.
And may comedy be a software for restoration? We ask comic Andy Gold and the organizers of a fundraiser this weekend for The Council on Restoration referred to as Hooked on Comedy.
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On Thursday’s present: A 42-year-old Houston man was arrested this week and charged with homicide within the capturing demise of a boy who was enjoying a prank by ringing on doorbells and working. We focus on the story with Houston Chronicle author , who wrote an opinion piece about how the nation has modified since she performed the identical prank as a child.
Additionally this hour: Two of Area Metropolis’s NASA veterans are ensuring their former colleagues get recognition they’re due. Larry Bell and Chet Vaughan inform us about ceremonies they maintain for in any other case unsung heroes of the house program.
Then, the Hearst Company now owns the key newspapers within the state’s 4 largest metro areas, together with right here in Houston. We study what it means for the enterprise with Michael Hardy from Texas Month-to-month.
And may comedy be a software for restoration? We ask comic Andy Gold and the organizers of a fundraiser this weekend for The Council on Restoration referred to as Hooked on Comedy.
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On Wednesday’s present: We search perception from space specialists on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: On this month’s installment of The Full Menu, Houston meals writers focus on their favourite space eating places that they need to have informed you about sooner — those that perhaps defy any class however deserve a little bit consideration.
And Japan Pageant Houston returns to Hermann Park this weekend, and the competition’s chairman joins us to share its historical past and to preview highlights from this yr’s free celebration.
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On Wednesday’s present: We search perception from space specialists on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: On this month’s installment of The Full Menu, Houston meals writers focus on their favourite space eating places that they need to have informed you about sooner — those that perhaps defy any class however deserve a little bit consideration.
And Japan Pageant Houston returns to Hermann Park this weekend, and the competition’s chairman joins us to share its historical past and to preview highlights from this yr’s free celebration.
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On Tuesday’s present: We study concerning the FDA’s new COVID vaccine restrictions and who ought to nonetheless get one of many newest vaccines anyway.
And as Harris County Commissioners wrestle with an impending finances deficit, a proposed finances would give vital raises to county constables, who wish to be paid greater than the sheriff. We study concerning the function of constables in county regulation enforcement, which was the topic of a latest Houston Chronicle investigation.
Additionally this hour: We focus on the impression that on-again, off-again tariffs have had on Houston-area eating places.
Then, author Rob Franklin talks about his debut novel, Nice Black Hope, which tells the story of a younger, privileged, queer Black man whose life will get upended by an arrest for cocaine possession. As he enters the authorized system, his class is an asset however his race isn’t. Franklin will converse at JLF Houston on Saturday, Sept. 6.
And we hear from Houston native Hayes Carll. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alt-country star performs at The Heights Theater on Thursday night time.
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On Tuesday’s present: We study concerning the FDA’s new COVID vaccine restrictions and who ought to nonetheless get one of many newest vaccines anyway.
And as Harris County Commissioners wrestle with an impending finances deficit, a proposed finances would give vital raises to county constables, who wish to be paid greater than the sheriff. We study concerning the function of constables in county regulation enforcement, which was the topic of a latest Houston Chronicle investigation.
Additionally this hour: We focus on the impression that on-again, off-again tariffs have had on Houston-area eating places.
Then, author Rob Franklin talks about his debut novel, Nice Black Hope, which tells the story of a younger, privileged, queer Black man whose life will get upended by an arrest for cocaine possession. As he enters the authorized system, his class is an asset however his race isn’t. Franklin will converse at JLF Houston on Saturday, Sept. 6.
And we hear from Houston native Hayes Carll. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alt-country star performs at The Heights Theater on Thursday night time.
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On Friday’s present: We find out about Elon Musk’s involvement in a $760 million plan to dig tunnels beneath Houston to assist alleviate future flooding. Would it not be value the associated fee? Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy from the Texas Newsroom brings us the small print.
Additionally this hour: On this date 20 years in the past, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Louisiana inflicting devastation in that state, together with New Orleans. Within the days and months after, many evacuees sought refuge in our metropolis, and lots of made it their new house. We mirror on how these evacuees modified Houston — and the way Houston modified them.
And two native picture journalists recall their expertise protecting the aftermath of the storm within the speedy days after it struck and share a few of the photographs from that catastrophe that had the best impression on them — and the world.
And, from the Astros suing the Harris County Appraisal District for making an attempt to levy property taxes towards Daikin Park, to the co-owner of a Houston gun retailer being prohibited from proudly owning or utilizing a firearm, our panel of “non-experts” breaks down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
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On Friday’s present: We find out about Elon Musk’s involvement in a $760 million plan to dig tunnels beneath Houston to assist alleviate future flooding. Would it not be value the associated fee? Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy from the Texas Newsroom brings us the small print.
Additionally this hour: On this date 20 years in the past, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Louisiana inflicting devastation in that state, together with New Orleans. Within the days and months after, many evacuees sought refuge in our metropolis, and lots of made it their new house. We mirror on how these evacuees modified Houston — and the way Houston modified them.
And two native picture journalists recall their expertise protecting the aftermath of the storm within the speedy days after it struck and share a few of the photographs from that catastrophe that had the best impression on them — and the world.
And, from the Astros suing the Harris County Appraisal District for making an attempt to levy property taxes towards Daikin Park, to the co-owner of a Houston gun retailer being prohibited from proudly owning or utilizing a firearm, our panel of “non-experts” breaks down The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week.
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On Thursday’s present: In gentle of the faculty capturing in Minneapolis, we get a refresher on the protection necessities the Texas Legislature established in 2023 and the way a lot of these necessities are paid for by the funding handed throughout the latest legislative session.
And we find out about efforts on the capitol to change the STAAR take a look at.
Additionally this hour: We study why the premiums for some medical health insurance plans in Texas are anticipated to rise quite a bit subsequent yr.
Then, on this month’s version of The Greater Image: The horror movie Weapons contains a situation that might frighten any father or mother. We speak concerning the movie and focus on actual world considerations that stick in some mother and father’ minds.
And we mirror on the punk rock scene in Texas, together with right here in Houston, which is documented within the new guide, Sometime All of the Adults Will Die! The Delivery of Texas Punk by Pat Blashill, who will reminisce concerning the Houston punk rock scene at an occasion this Sunday, Aug. 31, from 4-6 p.m. at Basket Books and Artwork.
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On Thursday’s present: In gentle of the faculty capturing in Minneapolis, we get a refresher on the protection necessities the Texas Legislature established in 2023 and the way a lot of these necessities are paid for by the funding handed throughout the latest legislative session.
And we find out about efforts on the capitol to change the STAAR take a look at.
Additionally this hour: We study why the premiums for some medical health insurance plans in Texas are anticipated to rise quite a bit subsequent yr.
Then, on this month’s version of The Greater Image: The horror movie Weapons contains a situation that might frighten any father or mother. We speak concerning the movie and focus on actual world considerations that stick in some mother and father’ minds.
And we mirror on the punk rock scene in Texas, together with right here in Houston, which is documented within the new guide, Sometime All of the Adults Will Die! The Delivery of Texas Punk by Pat Blashill, who will reminisce concerning the Houston punk rock scene at an occasion this Sunday, Aug. 31, from 4-6 p.m. at Basket Books and Artwork.
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On Wednesday’s present: From the newest developments surrounding the second particular session in Austin, to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ongoing social media trolling of President Trump, we search perception on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Former President Lyndon B. Johnson was born on this date in 1908. We revisit a number of previous conversations about his life, political profession, and legacy.
And creator Jasminne Mendez talks about Story of My Anger, a novel a couple of teen battling racism and guide banning in her Texas faculty. Mendez will seem at Kindred Tales on Sept. 19.
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On Wednesday’s present: From the newest developments surrounding the second particular session in Austin, to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ongoing social media trolling of President Trump, we search perception on the newest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Additionally this hour: Former President Lyndon B. Johnson was born on this date in 1908. We revisit a number of previous conversations about his life, political profession, and legacy.
And creator Jasminne Mendez talks about Story of My Anger, a novel a couple of teen battling racism and guide banning in her Texas faculty. Mendez will seem at Kindred Tales on Sept. 19.
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