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Addressing housing insecurity by creating art based on the homes of who those face eviction | Housto... Houstonian Holland Martin shares her story of facing eviction and artist Jody Wood talks about her project, Not For Sale Real Estate, which is based on — and benefits — people in such a plight.

Here's a fascinating conversation my colleague Michael Hagerty did for today's @houstonmatters.bsky.social about an art project to support Houstonians facing eviction.

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Why and how Hispanics are growing in economic influence across Greater Houston | Houston Public Medi... A summit Wednesday from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce lays out the population's rising economic impact.

Data revealed Wednesday at a Houston area expo and summit highlights the growing economic power and influence of Hispanics across the Bayou City. We discuss with Dr. Laura Murillo from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce...

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How collecting vintage toys went from big fun to big business | Houston Public Media Juan Salazar of Houston's Super Happy Incredible Toys talks about how the market for vintage toys first developed, what makes certain vintage toys popular for collecting, and the role Star Wars toys p...

ICYMI: Super Happy Incredible Toys' Juan Salazar brought some vintage toys to our studio this week.

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Could the Astros bring back Justin Verlander or land another top starting pitcher? | Houston Public ... With the Major League Basball trade deadline approaching Tuesday, do the Astros have what they need for another deep playoff run?

Will the Astros do anything else before the Tuesday 5pm trade deadline? We discuss with Our Esquina's Jesus Ortiz.

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Artist JooYoung Choi creates a fantasy world she calls ‘The Cosmic Womb’ | Houston Public Media The artist gives Houston Matters a tour of her work at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which depicts a fantasy world populated by colorful characters who reflect positivity and inclusion.

ICYMI: JooYoung Choi’s art is wild!

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While we're here, might as well share something. ICYMI: here's what you can check out the next couple of weeks at the Houston Shakespeare Festival!

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Wow, check out the blue sky in here. Sure is clear. (Hiya Houston. Yeah, we're here too, now).

So's our host, Craig Cohen. Look him up if you want. (Though he's probably just posting something about hockey).

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