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On Tuesday's show: Children at Risk has released its annual list of the top public schools in Houston. The organization's CEO, Bob Sanborn, walks us through the rankings.

Also this hour: Houstonians played a big role in the Gemini missions, which were stepping stones in America’s 1960s journey to the moon. The program that preceded Apollo is the focus of Jeffrey Kluger’s new book, Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story.

Then, we visit Texas Children’s Hospital to learn about the first immunotherapy center dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer.

And, on Veterans Day, we hear local Air Force veteran Ty Mahany’s story about an encounter with a World War II veteran and discover what he learned about engaging fellow veterans in conversations about their service.

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Houston’s top public schools (Nov. 11, 2025)