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Lessons In School Safety And Deadly Chemicals From Galena Park

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:00 +0000

Earlier this week, StateImpact's Dave Fehling reported how it's important for communities and schools to know their neighbors when deadly chemicals are next door at industrial plants. It’s also important for schools to prepare for an emergency.

Consumers Reluctant to Boost Spending, Despite Falling Gas Prices

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:12:00 +0000

U.S. gasoline prices have fallen roughly thirty cents a gallon since February. But few consumers are pumping their savings back into the economy.

Dreamliner's First Flight After Grounding Sees No Lack Of Passengers

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:00 +0000

Today, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off in Houston to fly to Chicago. It was the first time United Airlines operated a Dreamliner since a battery-failure grounded it in January. If people are worried about flying the Dreamliner, it doesn't show in the number of passengers.

State Sen. Dan Patrick: 'The Era Of CSCOPE Lesson Plans Has Come To An End'

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:00 +0000

Over the last seven years, more than 800 school districts in Texas have turned to an online system for help with lesson plans. The program is called CSCOPE and was developed by the state. But its lesson plans have been controversial and subject to debate in the Texas Legislature. Now those lessons are over.

Super Day In Houston? NFL Owners Set To Decide On 2017 Big Game

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:00 +0000

Tomorrow is a big day for Houston's Super Bowl prospects as NFL owners meet in Boston to vote on host cities for the 2016 and 2017 games. Houston's bid for Super Bowl 51 looks quite a bit different than it did when Houston hosted the big game in 2004.

Big Buses Are Returning To Houston Streets

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:00 +0000

Metro hopes new, larger buses will help increase ridership in Houston.

Knowing Your Neighbor When Deadly Chemicals Are Next Door

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:34:00 +0000

When chemical fertilizer stored at a farm supply depot in the town of West exploded last month, it raised all sorts of questions about safety. Homes and a school that were within a quarter mile of the facility were heavily damaged. But it doesn't take a catastrophic explosion to put a community at risk — especially when chemicals are in the form of a gas.

Why Texas Makes Kindergarteners Take Standardized Tests

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:01:00 +0000

High stakes testing is a hot button issue in public education. State lawmakers are poised to scale back tests in high school. But some parents are worried about tests for younger kids — as young as kindergarten.

Friends Of The American Latino Museum Hold First Town Hall In Houston

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:30:00 +0000

The friends of the American Latino Museum chose Houston as the site of their first informational town hall. Over a hundred people gathered at Rice University to talk about the proposed plan to build a museum on the National Mall devoted to Latino history and culture. Brenda Salinas spoke to representatives from the group about the status of the project.

Jobs Outlook Improves For All But Youngest Vets

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:36:00 +0000

As Memorial Day 2013 approaches, the job market for post-9/11 veterans is showing unusual strength. But unemployment remains stubbornly high for the youngest veterans.

Texans Seek Bipartisanship in a Sharply Divided D.C.

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:33:00 +0000

U.S. Reps. Kevin Brady and Pete Gallego are from different political parties, but they are united in trying to bring a little bipartisanship to the Texas delegation. They have scheduled a breakfast next week to discuss ways to forge a common agenda for the state.

Infrastructure Constraints Loom as Texas Grows

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:37:00 +0000

Texas' drought and water-supply problems have captured headlines. But with the state's rapid population growth projected to continue, other infrastructure problems also loom, including clogged roads and a strained power grid.

Another Ryan Joins The Houston Astros

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:38:00 +0000

The Houston Astros introduce Reid Ryan as president of business operations. He is the son of hall-of-fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.

What's Inside The New Manual For Psychiatry?

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Psychiatry will reach a historic milestone tomorrow, with the national release of a new diagnostic manual. It’s the most important book in the field of mental health, determining what types of mental illnesses get diagnosed and perhaps more importantly, whether and how insurance will reimburse for treatment of mental illness.

High School Students Compete In International Science Fair

news@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:00 +0000

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is today in Phoenix, Arizona, hosting more than 1,600 high school students from around the world. There are participants from the Houston area.