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Combatting Homelessness in Houston; Plus, the Creators of “Another City” Explain the Opera’s Empathetic Exploration of the Issue
Posted on · The success of current efforts and challenges in ensuring every citizen finds a home.
Tag: Housing First
Houston Matters
Why is Homelessness on the Rise in Montgomery County?
Posted on · According to the Coalition for the Homeless, on any given night this year in Houston, there have been more than 5,300 homeless people in the city, a significant decline over numbers calculated in 2011. While homelessness would seem to be declining in the city of Houston, it’s increasing in Montgomery County. We explore why with […]
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Bob Lanier, Homelessness, Cuba and Sports Monday: Houston Matters for Monday, Dec. 22, 2014
Posted on · Former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier passed away Saturday at the age of 89. Affectionately known as "Mayor Bob," Lanier served as mayor from 1992 to 1998. Bill White served as Mayor of Houston from 2004 to 2010, and on this edition of Houston Matters he joins us to share his memories of Lanier. Then: According […]