Andrew Schneider is a Politics and Government Reporter at Houston Public Media, Houston's NPR station. He covers a range of topics including sports, education, and climate change, focusing on both individual and team sports as well as events and conferences related to these themes. Andrew's work has been featured in numerous outlets including NPR, Texas Standard, and WAMU 88.5.
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By: Andrew Schneider
It was one year ago today that the Pella baseball and softball teams celebrated together after both had qualified for their 2025 tournaments — and just over a week later, a “Double Dutch Dream” capped an improbable end to last summer with two state titles.
By: Andrew Schneider
Abbott spoke at a campaign stop in Houston on Wednesday. The proposals come as part of Abbott's reelection-year efforts to address affordability.
By: Andrew Schneider
A local non-profit organization is working to ensure students are ready to go back-to-school next month. Chris Allen with Crossroads of Pella says the non-profit is bringing back its Adopt-a-Student program, which aims to have donors support kids on their return to class with items beyond typical school supplies. Allen says they will also have a wide range of supplies available for students of all ages. Find more details about back-to-school assistance with Crossroads of Pella here, and hear more on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.
By: Andrew Schneider
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson was in Pella on Thursday, campaigning for fellow Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Johnson was with Sheriff Jason Sandholdt, who is running for the Iowa House of Representatives, to endorse Miller-Meeks and her Republican incumbent campaign for U.S. House. Johnson was at the Bread Board and followed that up with a fundraising dinner at Liberty Street Kitchen. Miller-Meeks is running against Democrat Christina Bohannan for a third consecutive election cycle.
By: Andrew Schneider
Cornyn, whose reelection defeat Trump ensured in May, expressed concerns during Blanche's confirmation hearing about President Trump's “anti-weaponization fund” – which Blanche helped craft as Trump's personal lawyer.
By: Andrew Schneider
Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott's legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
By: Andrew Schneider
The Pella Public Works department has notified travelers of road closures that could impact traffic in two key areas of the community starting Monday.
By: Andrew Schneider
Persistent hot and humid weather will prevail over much of Iowa through Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Those with outdoor plans should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and seek shade or air conditioning if and when possible, especially with heat index values expected to approach and top 100 degrees in the afternoon hours. While much of this weekend will be dry, isolated storms will be possible at times, with a slight risk for severe weather in place on Monday evening.
While several members of the 2025 state champions returned for varsity action this past summer for the Pella softball team, two young pitchers were called up following a key graduation to lead the Dutch in the center circle.
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