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New Houston ordinance allows property owners to opt out of building sidewalk, but must pay a fee instead

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Posted on January 25, 2023 · Mayor Sylvester Turner said the new fee will prevent what the city calls “sidewalks to nowhere” from continuing to develop in the city. 

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Posted on January 17, 2023 · Police said Gerald Williams, 35, followed the Castro family for several miles on Interstate 10 before shooting at their truck shortly after both vehicles exited the freeway.

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Houston Is Growing, But Its Parking Spaces May Not Be

Allison Lee

Posted on October 11, 2018 · We look at how city planners may reduce the number of parking spaces for new developments.

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Texas Task Force Team Deployed to Florida for Hurricane Michael

Allison Lee

Posted on October 10, 2018 · A team of 80 people, six boats, and four search dogs arrived in Florida Tuesday night

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Is Houston’s Cultural Community Ready for the Next Storm?

Allison Lee

Posted on October 8, 2018 · Workshops aim to help post-Harvey arts community prepare for disasters

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Mayor Freezes Hiring Ahead of Pay Parity Vote

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Posted on September 26, 2018 · The city claims the measure may cause new employees to lose their jobs if passed

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Houston Symphony Strives for Diversity in a Majority White, Low-Turnover Industry

Allison Lee

Posted on September 25, 2018 · Major orchestras in America have mostly white musicians, according an industry-wide study. We take a look at how the Symphony is trying to redirect a pattern set by barriers within the industry.

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UPDATE: Columbus ISD Says Juvenile That Made Shooting Threat Has Been Identified

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Posted on September 24, 2018 · Nonetheless, the school district will have a strong police presence on Tuesday

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Houston Symphony Challenges Status Quo, Includes More Female Conductors

Allison Lee

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

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

Ella Feldman / Allison Lee

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

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Harvey’s Impact on Houston’s Homeless Community

Allison Lee

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

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

Allison Lee

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

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

Allison Lee

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

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

Allison Lee

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

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

Allison Lee

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

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Study: Harvey Aftermath Affected Gulf of Mexico Water Quality

Allison Lee

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

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iPads Could Change How Harris County Deputies Assess Mental Health Crises

Allison Lee

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

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