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Patricia Ortiz is a daily reporter for News 88.7. Her work includes a variety of topics including transportation, technology, energy, immigration and education.

Patricia graduated from the University of Houston in Fall 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. She spent most of her college career at the university’s literary magazine, Glass Mountain.

She focused on prose, art, reviews and interviews as an associate editor.

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Unknown respiratory illness appears to have increased in Texas dogs, veterinarian says

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 28, 2023 · Almost all dogs that have experienced the unknown respiratory illness have survived.

Tags dog illnesses dog respiratory illness mystery pet illness

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Houston Humane Society waiving adoption fees for senior pets through November

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 22, 2023 · The animal shelter is still at critical capacity, and a shelter worker says older pets are perfect for the holidays.

Tags animal shelters Houston animal shelters Houston Humane Society pet adoption

Health & Science

University of Houston student has tuberculosis, university working with Houston Health Department on contact tracing

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 21, 2023 · A student is being treated for active tuberculosis.

Tags TB tuberculosis university of houston

Travel

TSA officials share some of the interesting items travelers leave behind in a rush

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 21, 2023 · Some of the strangest things left behind include skeleton remains, bags of diamonds, a prosthetic limb, and car seats, Assistant Security Director Jason Smith said.

Tags Houston airports things left behind in airport tsa

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Over 25,000 Houstonians expected to participate in 45th Thanksgiving Super Feast

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 20, 2023 · 1,500 turkeys are still needed for Super Feast, and City Wide Club will be collecting donations until 7 p.m. on Monday.

Tags Houston Texans cheerleaders super feast Turkey Drive

Houston

Houston Zoo Lights now open for 2023 holiday season through January

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 17, 2023 · The dazzling display of lights and other activities will be available around the zoo through the holidays and until January 7.

Tags houston zoo Things to do during holidays in Houston Zoo Lights

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Houston Airports: Thanksgiving travel to surpass pre-pandemic levels at Bush Intercontinental, Hobby

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 16, 2023 · Remote work has changed the peak travel days for some people during the Thanksgiving travel period, according to airport officials.

Tags Houston airports traveling during the holidays

Crime

Houston, Harris County address concerns of violent crimes against AAPI community

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 16, 2023 · During a press conference on public safety, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said eight crimes have been reported as hate crimes in the city in the past year, but none have been confirmed as hate crimes.

Tags AAPI community in Houston houston police HPD Chief Troy Finner

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A Taylor Swift-inspired class will take place at University of Houston in the spring

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 14, 2023 · Only 10 spots were left as of Tuesday morning, but more spots might open up if there’s interest in the class, Bauer College Professor Kelly McCormick said.

Tags Taylor Swift Taylor Swift class at University of Houston university of houston

Civil Rights

U.S. Army sets aside the convictions of Black soldiers from 1917 Houston Riots

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 13, 2023 · Descendants of the soldiers who were convicted have been working to clear the names of their loved ones for decades.

Tags 1917 Houston Riots buffalo soldier national museum

Housing

Veterans Village will house about 130 veterans in the Houston area

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 10, 2023 · Houston is one of various nationwide where the non-profit is setting up transitional and permanent housing for veterans.

Tags Tunnels to Towers Veteran homelessness veteran housing Veterans Village

Guns

City of Houston partners with Harris County to host fifth gun buyback event

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 9, 2023 · The city of Houston is partnering with Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones for the buyback. The city says it helps reduce violent crime.

Tags gun buyback event gun control Houston Police Department one safe Houston

Energy & Environment

New air monitoring system can detect cancer-causing pollutants locally

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 3, 2023 · The new air monitors will be at neighborhoods at high-risk neighborhoods like Park Place, Meadowbrook and Allendale, and Pecan Park.

Tags Air pollution monitoring Cesar Chavez High School epa

Animals

Houston officials going door-to-door for “Pets for Life” pilot program

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 2, 2023 · The program, which is a partnership with the Houston Humane Society, is meant to address the animal needs in the district.

Tags pet care Pets for Life

Voting

Harris County Clerk’s Office prepares for election day, says they have extra ballot paper

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 1, 2023 · Cleanliness, tech support, and ballot paper are just some of many ways the clerk’s office is preparing, County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said.

Tags harris county Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth Harris County elections office

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