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February 3, 2023

New Texans Coach, Police Training & Beyonce

City Cast Houston

New Texans Coach, Police Training & Beyonce

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It’s Friday, which means it’s that time of the week where we see what Houston’s talking about. Lead producer Dina Kesbeh, producer Carlignon Jones and political contributor Evan Mintz talk about a returning Texans player named coach, Harris County’s childcare expansion plan, Beyonce’s Houston tour dates and more.


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