TX's War on Trans People, New Gun Bipartisanship, and a Cold Case With a Happy Ending
It’s News Roundup Friday! Lisa is joined by producer Ferrill Gibbs and the City Cast culture contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez. Some of today’s topics include: Texas’ war on trans people; the Uvalde shooting sparks a note of Texas partisanship; the new musical “Noir” opens at the Alley Theatre; a 42-year-old Houston cold case takes a wonderful turn, and a few moments of genuine Houston joy… join us!
Here is a link to Noir, the new show at the Alley Theatre: Get show info Here!
Also! Check out this link to The Book Cycle that Olivia mentioned -- take advantage!
Remember when Ferrill talked about "Houston Gripes?" Well, Lisa Gray and Brooke Lewis periodically cover them in the City Cast Newsletter - you should get in on all that chatter! It's here!
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