THURSDAY TOP NEWS LINKS:
As the official anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington arrived on Wednesday, thousands gathered in DC to reflect on progress made, and consider the challenges still ahead. At the same time Houstonians gathered at city hall for a local commemoration. (Video: KHOU 11 News)
- Houstonians celebrate 50th anniversary of March on Washington (KPRC 2 News)
- How Young Houstonians View The March On Washington (KUHF Public Radio)
- Interracial Co-Pastors Reflect on MLK’s Dream (KRIV 26 News)
- In march speech, Obama celebrates work of anonymous foot soldiers (Washington Post)
- Saluting a Dream, and Adapting It for a New Era (New York Times)
LOCAL AREA HEADLINES:
- Children with disabilities tortured in Katy I.S.D elementary (KRIV 26 News)
- Houston Insurance Agents Brace For Obamacare (KUHF Public Radio)
- Syrians living in Houston worry about loved ones abroad (KPRC 2 News)
- Fort Bend ISD police work to keep weapons out of schools (KPRC 2 News)
- North Forest parents blame HISD for first week confusion (KHOU 11 News)
- Houston Snags $6 Million In Bike Trail Grants (KUHF Public Radio)
- Houston VA/BCM Study Confirms Ketamine’s Effectiveness In Treating Depression (KUHF Public Radio)
- Some Galveston beaches under advisories for high bacteria (Chron.com)
TEXAS HEADLINES:
- Texas Abortion Law Elicits Emotional Testimony — Again (KUT Austin)
- Job-Training Program Adjusts Amid Funding Cuts (Texas Tribune)
- Border Wedding Ceremony Highlights Immigration Battle (Texas Tribune)
- West ISD Faculty & Students Lean On Each Other In New School Year (Texas Public Radio)
NATION & WORLD:
- Hasan Sentenced to Death for 2009 Fort Hood Shootings (KUT Austin)
- In Congress, a Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts (New York Times)
- States find new ways to resist health law (Washington Post)
- U.S. rejects Syrian request that U.N. inspectors stay longer, possibly delaying military strike (Washington Post)