Jen Rice

Reporter

Jen Rice is the City Hall reporter at Houston Public Media, where she covers topics like Houston City Council and housing. Jen was born and raised in Houston’s 100-year floodplain. She graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University and has a master’s degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.

News

Officials Bring Community Resource Fair to Harris County’s Largest Public Housing Complex

Posted on July 7, 2017 · Residents want more security after a recent double homicide.

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Contractor Calls For Investigation Into City’s Pending Recycling Contract

Posted on July 5, 2017 · The mayor is responding to claims.

Politics

Is Culberson’s Congressional Seat Vulnerable in 2018?

Posted on June 30, 2017 · The race is typically a safe bet for the GOP.

News

City Announces New Recycling Program Partnership

Posted on June 28, 2017 · Curbside glass recycling is back.

Transportation

Houston Poised for Record Year of Truck Collisions with Bridges

Posted on June 27, 2017 · TxDOT is working to make roads safer.

Business

Sanctuary City Ban Could Worsen Labor Shortage

Posted on June 20, 2017 · SB4 might make it harder to fill jobs in Texas.

News

Amazon Buys Whole Foods Market

Posted on June 16, 2017 · The grocery chain plans to keep its headquarters in Austin.

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City Of Houston, EPA Debut Public Air Monitoring Station At Health Museum

Posted on June 15, 2017 · Visitors may notice something unusual near the museum’s entrance.

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Museum District Gets New Contemporary Arts Space

Posted on June 15, 2017 · MFAH is getting ready to show off its contemporary arts collection. Will that affect the Contemporary Arts Museum?

News

Local Bar Hosts Viewing Party For James Comey Hearing

Posted on June 8, 2017 · Houstonians watched the former FBI director’s testimony with drinks in hand.

News

Advocates Call For More Human Trafficking Enforcement

Posted on June 7, 2017 · Recent state laws will help fight human trafficking, but what’s needed now is implementation.

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Harris County Animal Shelter Expands Clinic Services

Posted on June 6, 2017 · Two animal welfare programs in Harris County are growing to fight pet homelessness.

Education News

Where’s Your School on the 2017 Statewide Report Card?

Posted on June 5, 2017 · Children at Risk is releasing its annual statewide rankings for Texas public schools.

Politics

Will Houston Join San Antonio, Austin Immigration Lawsuit?

Posted on June 2, 2017 · The State of Texas and its cities are often on opposite sides of a fight – and now they’re going to court, again. This time it’s over SB 4, a new law banning “sanctuary cities.”