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Possible Spring ISD takeover (Nov. 18, 2025)

Possible Spring ISD takeover (Nov. 18, 2025)

Update: 2025-11-18
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On Tuesday's show: The Trump administration plans to overhaul federal funding for housing. We learn how that might affect Houstonians living in long-term housing and put many at risk of returning to the streets.

Also this hour: We discuss the potential for a state takeover of Spring ISD if grades don’t improve this year at Dekaney High School.

Then, Houston native Debbie Allen received an honorary Oscar over the weekend for her work as a choreographer, producer, director, and actor. We revisit a conversation with her about how the creative scene in Houston helped her succeed in the performing arts.

Plus: The documentary Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy came out on Netflix Monday. The film offers an intimate look at the life of Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez and her family band through a wealth of candid footage captured by the singer’s sister. A Houston historian and Selena superfan reflects on some of his memories of watching her perform her last concerts in Houston.

And, with the ever-growing presence of AI in our lives, we learn how musicians are using new technology in their work.

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Possible Spring ISD takeover (Nov. 18, 2025)

Possible Spring ISD takeover (Nov. 18, 2025)

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