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On Friday’s present: The Houston Chronicle reported this that Gov. Greg Abbott is exploring a plan to purchase Houston’s extra water and ship it to communities in West Texas which can be going through dwindling aquifers after years of largely unrestricted drilling there. We focus on the thought and the way it may have an effect on the watersheds right here.
Additionally this hour: Screenings of the brand new documentary My Mama Joe, Hope & Assist will happen tonight and Saturday at The DeLuxe Theater. The movie tells the story of a Houston neighborhood chief who was recognized with Alzheimer’s dementia and skilled disparities within the well being care system. We discuss together with her son, who directed the movie about his mom and her struggles.
Then, from President-elect Donald Trump saying he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, to Longhorns followers being involved concerning the “Cruz Curse” affecting the result of the Cotton Bowl, our non-experts focus on The Good, The Dangerous, and The Ugly of the week’s information.
And we get to know jazz singer Vanisha Gould forward of her performances this weekend at Houston’s Eldorado Ballroom.
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