Immigration
A new multi-million dollar initiative aims to help more than 300,000 Houston-area immigrants gain citizenship
Posted on · The price of a citizenship application, once $40, has now skyrocketed to $725.
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News
Women Should ‘Keep Their Legs Closed’: Houston Councilmember Boykins Made Inappropriate Remarks, Teens Say
Posted on · The students shared videos of his comments from a youth leadership event on social media.
inDepth
1A Across America: The Power Of The Latino Vote
Posted on · Joshua Johnson, host of the NPR program 1A, explored the issues driving Latino voters to the polls at a community forum in Houston’s East End.
Local
NPR’s 1A Visits Houston To Report On Harvey Recovery And Latino Voters
Posted on · Host Joshua Johnson and his team are visiting Houston as part of 1A Across America, a two-year collaboration to incorporate more local voices into the national conversation.
Politics
UPDATE: Governor Abbott Calls Special Election To Replace Sylvia Garcia In Texas State Senate
Posted on · Earlier this year, the Texas Governor had rejected a resignation letter from Garcia.
News
With 450,000 Registered Voters And Counting, Mi Familia Vota Chases the Latino Millennial Vote in Houston And Beyond
Posted on · The group is pursuing millennials as a key aspect of their registration efforts. They consider them an essential segment of the 4.8 million eligible Latino voters in the state.
inDepth
In-Depth: Harris County’s Latino Vote More Than Doubled In Primary Compared To 2014
Posted on · Experts attribute the increase to a national political climate polarized by immigration, along with other factors such as a high number of Latino candidates
News
Web App Helps DACA Recipients Reapply
Posted on · Two community groups want to help DACA recipients keep their status for as long as possible.
Houston Matters
How Might SB4 Affect The Texas Economy?
Posted on · An organization estimates the so-called "sanctuary cities" bill will cost the Texas economy billions of dollars.