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Remembering the Holocaust
Posted on · Ken Burns discusses his latest documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust” and experts weigh in on the importance of knowing our history
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News
The Most Destructive Hurricanes Are Hitting US More Often
Posted on · A Danish research team has found that eight of the 20 storms with the highest area of total destruction since 1900 have happened in the last 16 years.
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Climate Change Deniers Pay More For Houses At Risk Of Future Flooding
Posted on · It's the belief in climate risk that appears to be determining the price difference, rather than the risk itself.
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9 Family Members, All U.S. Citizens, Die In Highway Attack In Mexico
Posted on · Three women and six children were killed as they drove in a small convoy. Mexican officials say they are investigating whether the family members were targeted or were victims of mistaken identity.
Business
Exxon Mobil Profit Falls 49% As Oil And Gas Prices Decline
Posted on · Oil prices have suffered due to a prolonged trade war between the U.S. and China, which has raised concerns about a global economic slowdown.
Immigration
Tally Of Children Split At Border Tops 5,400 In New Count
Posted on · The count is a milestone in accounting for families impacted by the Trump administration's criticized effort against illegal immigration.
News
How Rick Perry Became A Key Figure In The Trump Impeachment Probe
Posted on · Energy Secretary Rick Perry urged President Trump to make that now-infamous July phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. But what's Perry's connection to Ukraine?
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Federal Judge In N.Y. Blocks Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Rule On Green Cards
Posted on · Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by a preliminary injunction.
Texas
These Are The Imelda Recovery Centers Texans Can Go To For Assistance
Posted on · American Red Cross caseworkers are available to discuss assistance and resources. You need to bring proof of address, such as a Driver License or a utility bill.
News
Trump Administration To End ‘Catch And Release’ Immigration Policy, Says DHS Chief
Posted on · The move is the latest by the Trump administration to curb the flow of migrants seeking asylum at the southern border.
Texas
‘Miss Emma’ Saved Her Brewery And Left A Legacy For All Of San Antonio
Posted on · The woman behind the Hotel Emma ran a prominent brewery in South Texas for nearly two decades through some of the harshest times of the 20th century.
Top Stories
Texas Still Has Highest Percentage Of Uninsured In US, Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens Dies At Age 91, And America Vows To ‘Never Forget’ 9/11
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Immigration
Many Moms Say Kid’s Health Worsened In Immigration Custody
Posted on · The Dilley Pro Bono Project handed out a 13-question survey, mostly in Spanish, to mothers detained in June and July who were seeking their services.
Immigration
Border Numbers Dip Below 100,000 For First Time In Months
Posted on · Fewer people make the dangerous journey when it's hot, but Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says the May-to-July drop was much steeper than the same time last year.
Immigration
Judge Won’t Block US Asylum Restrictions At Southern Border
Posted on · The latest proposal from the Trump administration prevents most migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they passed through another country first.