Best Schools in Houston (February 14, 2023)

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On the show Tuesday: In its latest annual rankings, educational nonprofit Kids at Risk has identified the top performing public schools in Texas, and some of them are right here in the Houston area.

Also at this hour: We’re contacting Janice Burke, CEO of the Harris County Athletic Authority in Houston, about efforts to prepare for the Final Four of NCAA men’s basketball late next month. We’re also talking about long-term planning for the World Cup football games that Houston will host in 2026.

HCC English professor Robert Landay then discusses his new memoir about his stepfather’s disappearance in 1982 and its lasting aftermath. He also reflects on how missing persons are portrayed in culture. The title of the book is Disbalance: Reflections on Scarcity..

And Houstonians share their favorite love songs for Valentine’s Day.

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