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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 Thursday\u2019s show: STAAR test results<\/a> are out. We learn how Houston-area schools fared. And we find out if the City of Houston passed its $7.5 billion proposed budget, which would include a $5 trash pickup fee.<\/p>\n

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Also this hour: As we’ve grown more and more dependent on technology, some of us are growing increasingly wary of the tradeoffs it requires. We discuss the reasons why with Houston Chronicle technology writer Dwight Silverman<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Then, school may be out, but reading doesn\u2019t have to be. We find out how a local reading challenge is encouraging kids to turn more pages and how adults can discover new books and community events at their neighborhood library.<\/p>\n

And, ahead of a June 25 concert<\/a> at The Heights Theater, we revisit a 2024 conversation<\/a> with Grammy Award-nominated singer\/songwriter and author Mary Gauthier<\/a>.<\/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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