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Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online<\/a> or watch live on YouTube<\/a>. Join the discussion. Call or text 713-440-8870. Email talk@houstonmatters.org<\/a> or tag us @HoustonMatters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday\u2019s show: Texas civil rights organizations have secured an emergency court order directing Harris County to operate two additional early voting days<\/a> in the 18th Congressional District special election runoff<\/a> following weather interruptions this week. We get details.<\/p>\n

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Also this hour: The annual meeting<\/a> of the American Meteorological Society is taking place this week in Houston. We discuss how the current political climate is affecting how meteorologists do their jobs these days and the ramifications for our region.<\/p>\n

Then, we consider some day trips to take across Greater Houston as a way of exploring new parts of the region and finding adventure and a mini escape.<\/p>\n

And on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we revisit the story of Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld<\/a> and how she found forgiveness and the courage to tell her story.<\/p>\n

Audio from today\u2019s show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here<\/a>, on iTunes<\/a>, Stitcher<\/a> and other apps.<\/p>\n

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