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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive starts today! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Posted on August 8, 2022 · Despite the gains made in June, job growth could cool slightly in the coming months. A key reason, along with a decline in manufacturing, is that staffing shortages remain.

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Immigration

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Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 8, 2022 · In an expansion of the governor’s plan to bus migrants from the Texas border to East Coast cities, 64 asylum-seekers arrived in New York City over the weekend.

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In this Nov. 4, 2016 file photo, Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour benefit telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast Sept. 12, 2017, on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ pays tribute to Black queer roots of house and disco music

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Posted on August 5, 2022 · Influenced by the underground LGBTQ-dominated ballroom scene, Beyoncé incorporates the stylings of Black queer and trans performers in her new work.

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Posted on August 3, 2022 · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.

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For Those With Eating Disorders, Holidays In A Pandemic Can Create Extra Anxiety

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Posted on December 17, 2020 · The COVID-19 pandemic has placed increased layers of stress on people. One result? Those with eating disorders have reported worsening symptoms while staying socially distant.

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HPD Chief Acevedo Calls 2020 A ‘Perfect Storm’ For Rising Homicide Rate

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Posted on November 20, 2020 · Chief Art Acevedo attributed Houston's spike in homicides this year to a combination of factors, including the pandemic and the number of people released on bond.

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Election Day 2020: Cornyn, Crenshaw Fend Off Challenges; Houston-Area Incumbents Keep Their Seats

Elizabeth Trovall / Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto / Laura Isensee / Mai-Ann Nguyen, HPM Intern / Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern / Grace Hatfield, HPM Intern

Posted on November 3, 2020 · Houston Public Media is following the news as it happens on Election Day.

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Coronavirus

Spooky, Yet Safe: How To Celebrate Halloween During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Posted on October 30, 2020 · Do the risks associated with COVID-19 mean you have to give up Halloween? Experts say no -- but certain precautions are recommended.

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Transportation Creates Half Of Houston’s Emissions. Here’s How That Could Change

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Posted on September 24, 2020 · As yet another storm season barrels down on the gulf, city officials and transportation experts emphasize the need for reducing carbon emissions to address climate change.

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Houston To Resume Some Public Events In Limited Capacity After COVID-19 Cancellations

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern / Addison Antonoff, HPM Intern

Posted on September 9, 2020 · After suspending public events in March in response to the coronavirus, the city of Houston will begin allowing some permitted events to resume in a limited capacity.

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