Allison Lee

Senior Producer

Allison Lee is Senior Producer for the local Morning Edition broadcast, and a feature reporter for Houston Public Media. Her radio stories have also appeared on Morning Edition, Marketplace, Here & Now, Weekend Edition Sunday, Weekend All Things Considered, and Texas Standard. Prior to moving to Houston in 2016, Allison was Video Producer at MSNBC, and a Segment Producer for mtvU, the university network for MTV. Allison and her wife love to foster animals and enjoy exploring Houston’s many eclectic restaurants. Allison is a graduate from New York University, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Italian. You can follow her at @leesunchu on Twitter.

News

Columbus ISD Closed after Shooting Threat on Snapchat

Posted on September 24, 2018 · The district learned about the threat over the weekend

News

Houston Symphony Challenges Status Quo, Includes More Female Conductors

Posted on September 17, 2018 · Twenty percent of America’s conductors are female, according to an industry-wide survey.

Politics

Ahead of Midterm Elections, Harris County Democrats and Republicans Spar over Voter Registration Challenges

Posted on September 3, 2018 · Republicans say the registration challenges were nonpartisan, but some of those who were challenged feel otherwise.

Hurricane Harvey

Harvey’s Impact on Houston’s Homeless Community

Posted on August 27, 2018 · A year after the storm, we check in with recovery efforts for the homeless population in the Houston region.

News

Houston’s Post Oak Little League Launches Quest for World Series Title

Posted on August 16, 2018 · The team will go head-to-head Thursday with Rhode Island's Coventry Little League team

In-Depth

An Unexpected Impact of Harvey: Hundreds of Damaged Clocks in for Repair

Posted on August 15, 2018 · We take a look at how one shop is still repairing ‘Harvey clocks,’ nearly a year after the storm.

News

All HISD Students Eligible for Free Meals This School Year, District Says

Posted on August 7, 2018 · The district is now eligible for a USDA program that allows HISD to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at no charge to all students

News

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas’ Controversial ER Claims Process Begins

Posted on August 6, 2018 · Backlash to the review change caused a two month delay, after physicians voiced concern to the Texas Department of Insurance

News

Study: Harvey Aftermath Affected Gulf of Mexico Water Quality

Posted on August 6, 2018 · Samples from the Guadalupe River showed high-levels of E. coli in the months following the storm

In-Depth

iPads Could Change How Harris County Deputies Assess Mental Health Crises

Posted on July 26, 2018 · The largest sheriff’s office in Texas is trying to divert arrests and help citizens more effectively

In-Depth

Border Volunteers Allege Mistreatment Of Detainees

Posted on July 17, 2018 · Three volunteers recount stories of migrants not being able to shower for several days, sparse food, dehydration, and even babies with fevers who have not been treated

News

Houston Food Bank Serving Record Number Of Children’s Meals, Over 10,000 Daily

Posted on June 25, 2018 · The group expects to serve around 12,000 daily meals to underserved children, in July.

News

Texas Public Libraries Thrive As They Evolve

Posted on June 20, 2018 · Libraries remain relevant in changing times by adapting to the needs of their surrounding communities.

News

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Delays Controversial Change After Backlash

Posted on June 4, 2018 · Some Texas medical societies say the insurer's pending review process change would scare patients into not seeking emergency care and could be deadly.

News

Ebola ‘Breakthrough’ Promising For Future Treatments & Vaccine, Galveston Researchers Say

Posted on May 16, 2018 · Researchers say they have already seen some protection against certain virus strains in mice.