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It’s the final installment of the PMT political podcast before Election Day on November 2.
Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea and PMT’s Michael Olson breakdown the latest developments in the Governor’s race and key U.S. House races in Texas.
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Photos By: Danielle Villasana
“The Nubian Queen” Lola Bell was homeless before she opened a little Cajun restaurant off the corner of Rosewood and Chicon on the Eastside of Austin,TX. Her life complete with all of its hardships led her to where she is today: she is a miracle that blesses the streets of 12th and Chicon and has become somewhat of a star in the local Austin community. The money she makes from her restaurant goes towards feeding the homeless—not just once a week on Sundays, but every day for almost every meal. Anybody can expect a hot meal at the Municipal House (a building owned by her husband) which is located right off the corner of 12th and Chicon. Eli, her friend and helper from Trinidad, is there every day dishing out the food that Lola cooked fresh that morning. It is Lola’s strong belief and faith in God that fuel her passion to do good for the community. With a troubled past of loss, drugs, destitution, and hopelessness, Lola found her path in goodwill and faith.
Public Media Texas is based in Austin. We embrace our local presence in Austin with our hyper-local East Austin site 78702.org. We contribute to the discussion of the environment in the Southwest and the state of politics in Texas. We also seek to understand the dynamic between the U.S. and Mexico along our shared border. Along the way we search for artistic expressions that reflect and provide more perspective on the Lone Star state.
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