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Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld on finding forgiveness and the courage to tell her story
Long-form interview, Houston Matters
Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld and her sister survived a concentration camp in France and later made a life in Houston, always wondering what had happened to their parents.
How a Houston attorney prepared to argue before the Supreme Court — and brought along some local law students for the ride
Long-form interview adapted for web article, Houston Matters
Rick Morris talks about how he prepared for one of the toughest challenges an attorney can face: arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Richard Linklater’s ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ is a love letter to Houston and the space race
Long-form interview adapted for web article, Houston Matters
The director of films like Boyhood, Slacker, and Dazed and Confused talks about his new animated movie that draws heavily on his own childhood growing up in the shadow of Mission Control.
Here are 10 of the peskiest invasive species in Greater Houston
List article adapted from long-form interview, Houston Matters
There are dozens of invasive species of plants, animals, insects, and shellfish in Texas that threaten native species and cause other environmental concerns.
Pres. Obama urges Congressional foreclosure action at Reno rally
Spot News, National Public Radio
In Nevada today, Pres. Obama urged Congress to act on legislation he says will help millions of homeowners refinance underwater homes. From KUNR in Reno, Michael Hagerty reports.
Nevada's first wind farm brings added benefits, concerns
News Feature, Reno Public Radio
Nevada’s first commercial-scale wind farm opened last week 20 miles east of Ely. Besides their imposing presence on the landscape, KUNR's Michael Hagerty reports the wind turbines are having an effect on the area in other ways too.
Churches promoting R-rated "Passion of the Christ"
News Feature, National Public Radio
Religion and Hollywood are often at odds over the content of movies. But with the premiere of Mel Gibson’s controversial film, The Passion of the Christ, many Christians are actively promoting an R-rated film in their churches. From KWBU in Waco, Texas, Michael Hagerty visited one such congregation.
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