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\t\t\t\t\t\"HelloHello Houston: The Commuter Cut<\/p>\n

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear from Pastor D.Z. Cofield<\/a> who shares his thoughts on the meaning of Black History Month, and discusses his charity, “Hope for Families<\/a>,” which is focused on rebuilding urban communities.<\/p>\n

Then, Maureen Patton, executive director of The Grand 1894 Opera House<\/a> in Galveston, joins us to share stories from her more than 40 years of running the historic theater, which is recognized as the official opera house of Texas.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the Hello, Houston!<\/a> daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n

Also, we’re joined by Houston Public Media’s Galveston County reporter, Julianna Washburn<\/a>, who tells us about the more than 100 sea turtles<\/a> released back in the Gulf after being rescued from the conditions of last week’s winter storm, and more of the latest stories happening in Galveston.<\/p>\n

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