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As Texas’ population grows, so too could Latinos’ political power

Stella Chavez, KERA

Posted on November 5, 2021 · Political observers say the state's growing Latino population is why more education efforts are needed to help Latinos understand how redistricting affects their vote. In Harris County, Latinos make up 43% of the population.

Tags Collin County dallas harris county latinos u.s. census

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Texas lawmakers debate racial representation in redistricting maps

Haya Panjwani

Posted on October 5, 2021 · The House Committee on Redistricting released maps on Thursday that reflect Republicans’ increased control. The maps are redrawn every 10 years with U.S. Census data.

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Redistricting ‘The Big Empty’ could dilute rural Texans’ representation, experts say

Sarah Self-Walbrick, KTTZ

Posted on September 29, 2021 · While Texas' booming metros will have more people representing them, that’s not the case in more rural parts of the state.

Tags Crosby County REDISTRICTING rural texas u.s. census

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Houston and Austin could gain Texas’ 2 new congressional seats — but what about rural districts?

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter / Haya Panjwani

Posted on September 27, 2021 · A first draft of the new congressional redistricting maps has been released, showing two new seats in metropolitan areas due to growing populations.

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Houston Residents Tell State Lawmakers To Reject Partisan Gerrymandering In 2021

Paul DeBenedetto / Haya Panjwani

Posted on February 12, 2021 · Houstonians asked lawmakers to reject partisan gerrymandering in the upcoming redistricting process.

Tags gerrymandering REDISTRICTING u.s. census

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Texas Tenants Behind On Rent Will Soon Be Able To Seek Aid From $1.3 Billion Assistance Program

Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 4, 2021 · The statewide program should start in two weeks and could help with up to 15 months of rent for tenants that have felt the impact of the pandemic.

Tags evictions housing rent relief u.s. census

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How Houston will continue expanding transportation options in 2023

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 11, 2023 · Several infrastructure projects are in the works this year that aim to improve and expand mobility for cyclists, pedestrians and mass transit users.

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Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points

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Posted on January 4, 2023 · Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.

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Houston-area warming centers: These buildings are opening to public during hard freeze

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Posted on December 22, 2022 · Warming centers and shelters are opening across Houston on Thursday and also in nearby communities such as Baytown, Galveston, Montgomery and Rosenberg.

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Houston, Harris County compromise on I-45 expansion, bringing project closer to reality

Jack Williams

Posted on December 19, 2022 · Local leaders said although the project isn’t perfect, it is better than it was before negotiations with TXDOT over the past year and half.

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