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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.

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Election 2020

Harris County Will Have Results Available On Election Night, County Clerk Says

Jen Rice

Posted on October 16, 2020 · Nov. 3 could be a long night, but Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins says he's expecting unofficial returns without any major delays.

Tags 2020 election Chris Hollins early voting Harris County Clerk Houston voters TXDecides

City of Houston

Shania Drain, Draino Malfoy, Cardi D: Thousands Of Houston’s Storm Drains Are Up For Adoption

Jen Rice

Posted on October 15, 2020 · To enter the city’s naming contest, adopt a drain near your home or business by Oct. 17.

Tags adopt-a-drain drainage flooding Sallie Alcorn street flooding

Election 2020

In Long-Shot Bid, Democrats Hope Sima Ladjevardian Can Unseat Dan Crenshaw

Jen Rice

Posted on October 14, 2020 · The race has garnered national attention from Democrats, but is a “likely Republican” win.

Tags 2020 election Affordable Care Act climate change Dan Crenshaw gun control Sima Ladjevardian TXCongress

Houston

Monica Roberts, Legendary Voice For The Black Trans Community, Has Died

Jen Rice

Posted on October 9, 2020 · The groundbreaking Houston journalist paved the way for telling stories about issues impacting trans people of color.

Tags LGBTQ community LGBTQ Houston transgender transgender Houstonians Transgender Rights

Harris County

In Houston, Whether Or Not You’re Evicted Can Depend On The Judge

Jen Rice

Posted on October 8, 2020 · The CDC moratorium isn’t protecting everybody in Harris County, where courts have heard more than 2,800 eviction cases since the order took effect last month.

Tags COVID-19 eviction eviction moratorium Houston evictions rent relief

Harris County

Houston Evictions Move Forward Amid Flooding, COVID-19 And A Federal Moratorium

Jen Rice

Posted on September 22, 2020 · “Texas treats housing as a commodity. And when you treat housing as a commodity more so than an actual right, a guaranteed right, these are the collateral consequences.” 

Tags COVID-19 eviction eviction moratorium Houston evictions texas supreme court

Texas

Texas Supreme Court Issues Order Giving Renters More Clarity On Federal Eviction Moratorium

Jen Rice / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on September 18, 2020 · The court on Thursday evening put forward new statewide rules for enforcing a national eviction moratorium ordered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tags eviction ken paxton moratorium sylvester turner

City of Houston

Review Of Houston Eviction Cases Finds Most Moving Forward Despite Federal Moratorium

Jen Rice

Posted on September 14, 2020 · Local housing advocates say the moratorium isn't making a significant difference so far.

Tags Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 eviction eviction moratorium Houston evictions Lone Star Legal Aid

City of Houston

Mayor Turner Pulls Houston Out Of COVID-19 Housing Task Force, Blindsiding Members

Paul DeBenedetto / Jen Rice

Posted on September 11, 2020 · In a press release, Turner said going forward Houston City Council would work to address housing stability.

Tags Armando Walle COVID-19 evictions housing rental assistance sylvester turner

Criminal Justice

4 Houston Police Officers Fired Over The Deadly Shooting Of Nicolas Chavez

Paul DeBenedetto / Jen Rice

Posted on September 10, 2020 · Union leaders called the decision to fire the four unidentified officers an "unjust and deplorable decision."

Tags Art Acevedo gazin street Jerry Davis joe gamaldi nicolas chavez police shooting shooting

City of Houston

To Close Budget Gaps, Thousands Of Houston City Employees Are Being Reassigned To Conduct COVID-19 Screenings

Jen Rice

Posted on September 9, 2020 · The plan is helping to close a $169 million budget shortfall while avoiding unpaid furlough days for 3,000 workers.

Tags budget budget shortfall COVID-19 Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner mike knox

Houston

How The National Eviction Moratorium Could Impact Houston Renters

Jen Rice

Posted on September 2, 2020 · "If I have any criticism, it is that this didn't take place a very long time ago. But better late than never."

Tags Center for Disease Control and Prevention eviction evictions moratorium housing Houston evictions

News

Houston Airline Workers Rally For Congress To Extend Relief, Prevent Layoffs

Jen Rice

Posted on September 2, 2020 · Without Congressional action, the Aviation Payroll Support Program is set to expire on September 30.

Tags airline COVID-19 labor unions Senator John Cornyn united airlines

Hurricane

After A Close Call From Hurricane Laura, Houston Renews Calls For A Storm Barrier

Jen Rice

Posted on September 1, 2020 · The Ike Dike would help protect the region against a massive storm surge event.

Tags Coastal flooding coastal spine hurricane ike hurricane laura Ike Dike

Houston

Millones De Dólares En Ayuda De Emergencia Estarían Disponibles Para Inquilinos En El Área De Houston

Jen Rice

Posted on August 21, 2020 · Los dueños de la propiedad deben inscribirse en el programa antes de que los inquilinos puedan solicitar la ayuda.

Tags ayuda para inquilinos ayuda para la renta noticias Houston renta atrasada Houston renta Houston

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