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National Poetry Month: “Toldos Azules” By Patricia Coral
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
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The Ordeal Of A Houston Senior Citizen Who Lived Under A Blue Tarp For 8 Years
Posted on · Vallia Huff, who lost her roof after hurricane Ike, was one of the first Houstonians helped by the city through a repairs program.
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Many Factors Delayed Repair Of Hundreds of Ike-Damaged Roofs In Houston For Years
Posted on · Back in 2008, Hurricane Ike damaged thousands of homes as it swept across the Houston region. Eight years later, hundreds of properties have still not been repaired. Many can be identified by the blue tarps on their roofs. There are many factors causing delays on repairing these roofs. It’s a complicated issue. And some of […]
Houston Matters
Why Are Some Victims of Hurricane Ike Still Living Under a Blue Tarp?
Posted on · Back in 2008, Hurricane Ike damaged thousands of homes as it swept across the Houston region. Eight years later, hundreds of properties have still not been repaired. Many can be identified by the blue tarps on their roofs. Vallia Huff lived in one of the houses with blue tarps. Ike's strong winds knocked over a […]
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Rice University President David Leebron, and Air Hockey: Monday’s Show (December 19, 2016)
Posted on · In October, Rice University President David Leebron became chair of the Association of American Universities Board of Directors, an organization focused on issues important to 62 public and private research-intensive universities. And along with that honor, Rice has garnered other critical praise this past year– the announcement of Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum as the first Houston […]