Dallasite David Lowery talks new film ‘Mother Mary’

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David Lowery discusses his new film 'Mother Mary' amidst ongoing civil rights issues in Texas.

Civil rights groups say the Houston City Council has caved to threats from Gov. Greg Abbott. We’ll hear more on the city’s decision to amend an ordinance limiting local law enforcement cooperation with ICE agents.The latest frontier in the politics of energy: Andy Uhler on rising electricity demand statewide and the challenge convincing some rural […] The post Dallasite David Lowery talks new film ‘Mother Mary’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

People in this episode

Guest: David Lowery

Topics covered

• film
• civil rights
• energy politics
• local law enforcement
• Texas news

Keywords

• David Lowery
• Mother Mary
• Houston City Council
• Gov. Greg Abbott
• ICE
• energy demand
• Texas

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Organizations: Houston City Council, Gov. Greg Abbott, ICE

Places: Texas

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