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An Unexpected Impact of Harvey: Hundreds of Damaged Clocks in for Repair
Posted on · We take a look at how one shop is still repairing ‘Harvey clocks,’ nearly a year after the storm.
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News
Houston Lawyers Honor The City’s Resilience After Harvey Through Song And Dance
Posted on · "Clash of the Counselors" is the newest iteration of a long-standing Houston tradition of lawyers entertaining for charity through a program called Night Court
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What Are The Chances of Getting Asylum? A Lot Better in New York than Houston
Posted on · A study finds stark contrasts between Houston and other cities. We looked for the reasons behind the disparity.
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As Investors Flip Houses in Harvey-Affected Neighborhoods, New Renters Move in
Posted on · As Harris County weighs flood control projects, long-time residents want to make sure new renters are on board
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How Language Training Is Helping Police Officers in Houston’s Chinatown
Posted on · The first officers have completed their Mandarin class with the University of St. Thomas
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iPads Could Change How Harris County Deputies Assess Mental Health Crises
Posted on · The largest sheriff’s office in Texas is trying to divert arrests and help citizens more effectively
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Pakistani Community Still Healing from Death of Exchange Student Killed in Santa Fe
Posted on · Two journalists from Pakistan have been exploring what her death means for the Pakistani community here and abroad.
Transportation
Lots Of Turning Vehicles Can Make Walking Especially Challenging For Houston’s Pedestrians
Posted on · Houston remains one of the top cities where a pedestrian is likely to get hit and many of those crashes happen when a vehicle is making a turn. Experts say road design is a big factor but there's also driver behavior.
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Border Volunteers Allege Mistreatment Of Detainees
Posted on · Three volunteers recount stories of migrants not being able to shower for several days, sparse food, dehydration, and even babies with fevers who have not been treated
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As Post-Harvey Buyout Money Rolls In, Some Have Already Given Up On The Program
Posted on · Officials say about 20 percent of the people approved for home buyouts since Harvey have dropped out of the program.
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What Went Wrong At Worthing High School, And How It’s Trying To Survive
Posted on · In collaboration with the Houston Chronicle, News 88.7 investigated why Worthing High ended up near the bottom of the state's rankings, and how it's trying to avoid closure.
Immigration
Along Ship Channel, Houston’s Manchester Neighborhood Grapples With Poor Air Quality
Posted on · Surrounded by two major highways, the ship channel and a Valero Refinery, residents of this Southeast Houston community breathe in air polluted by a number of different contaminants
News
Texas Public Libraries Thrive As They Evolve
Posted on · Libraries remain relevant in changing times by adapting to the needs of their surrounding communities.
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Are Stricter Gun Storage Laws Part Of The Solution To School Shootings?
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott’s action plan recommends strengthening the state’s firearm storage law, but not all gun owners agree it will make a difference
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How A New Way To Pay For Private School Could Help – Or Hurt – Houston Families
Posted on · Even though some Houston families could benefit, there’s a limit. They can withdraw up to $10,000 a year from these tax accounts. But that only covers about half the annual tuition for a typical Houston private school.