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Tariff reversal and Houston (Feb. 23, 2026)

Tariff reversal and Houston (Feb. 23, 2026)

Houston Matters · Michael Hagerty

February 23, 202649m 30s

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Show Notes

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On Monday's show: We discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down many of President Trump’s tariffs might affect Greater Houston.

Also this hour: We learn about Blackball, an exhibit exploring baseball in Houston Freedmen’s Town, from teams that barnstormed in sandlots, to players and teams in the Negro Leagues, to the eventual integration of Major League Baseball. And we learn about some of the notable Black baseball players from Houston's history from the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Then, from the rollout of school vouchers, to districts voting on prayer in school, to plans to close some HISD campuses, there is a lot going on these days in K-12 education. We bring together a panel of education reporters to discuss those and other subjects in the news.

And we recap the Winter Olympics with Houston Chronicle sports editor Reid Laymance.

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baseballbaseball historyeducationeducation newsFreedman's Townhouston economyNegro LeaguessportstariffsU.S. Supreme Courtwinter Olympics