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Study Says Many Houstonians Still Have A Hard Time Getting To A Neighborhood Park

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 23, 2018 · Houston has made slight improvements in a yearly ranking of the nation’s urban park systems. But it still lags behind other cities despite having a lot of space devoted to recreation

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WATCH: Five Things We Can All Do On A Great Houston Day

Ernie Manouse

Posted on October 24, 2017 · Great weather at this time of year encourages all of us to get out and enjoy it... while it lasts!

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How Thieves Are Targeting Pet Owners At Dog Parks

Pat Hernandez

Posted on August 12, 2013 · Authorities are warning dog owners visiting any of the city's parks to be wary of your surroundings. They say criminals are targeting unsuspecting visitors who may become distracted because they may be focused on their furry family members.

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Houston City Council finalizes $83.5 million investment in Buffalo Bayou Park

Ashley Brown

Posted on September 28, 2022 · The city's investment is part of a $310 million investment for the park, the largest gift in the city's history for a park.

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Pace of Harris County home buyouts slower than hoped for after Hurricane Harvey

Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter

Posted on August 23, 2022 · Growing flood risk due to climate change and urban development is intensifying the need for buyouts in Harris County.

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Could Harvey recovery have been more equitable? (Dec. 8, 2021)

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Posted on December 8, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: A local group says emergency efforts before, during, and after Harvey were unfair to people of color.

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COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Drops Under 4,000 In Texas (March 17, 2021)

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Posted on March 17, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: A look at the COVID-19 hospitalization rate in Houston and Texas, our weekly political roundup, and a visit to the new immersive art installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.

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