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Houston ChronicleSunday, 5 April 2026
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Power player in region’s politics
Ex-TV reporter has made his mark with relentlessness
The paper calmly examines the transition of a prominent local arts magnet school to a new governing nonprofit, foregrounding community concerns about maintaining the institution's historical commitment to integration and equity.
Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) is a historic local magnet school originally founded to aid integration. The story explores alumni and community reactions to its new nonprofit governance structure and the potential impact on its founding goals.
“continue commitment to equity”
“Scrutinising local institutional governance”
Fidelity to HSPVA mission in question
New governing nonprofit urged by alumni, supporters to continue commitment to equity
Candidates stick to past strategy in GOP runoff
County judge hopefuls seek to win over losing foes’ votes
Outlines the campaign strategies and voter outreach efforts of Republican candidates in an upcoming county judge runoff election.
U.S. still seeks missing pilot; Trump warns Iran on strait
Provides updates on a military search and rescue operation in the Middle East coupled with geopolitical warnings from the US President.
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