Texas
Archeologists Reflect On ‘Sugar Land 95’ As Efforts Continue To Identify Remains
Posted on · A 500-page report details findings from the exhumation.
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Energy & Environment
After 6-Month Pause, Arkema Criminal Trial Resumes At NRG
Posted on · The trial stems from a fire that erupted at a Crosby chemical plant during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Its outcome could have implications for how industry is held responsible for preparing for natural disasters.
Latino Icons
Celebrating Houston’s Latino Icons: Dorothy Caram, A Lifelong Advocate For Latino Culture And Education
Posted on · As an educator, community leader and cultural ambassador, Dorothy Caram has dedicated her life to advancing Latino culture and education.
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Expert: More Evidence, New Perspectives Leading To More Police Shooting Accountability
Posted on · Four Houston police officers were fired and one Baytown officer was indicted this month in two separate deadly shootings, amid a growing movement to hold police more accountable for deadly force.
Energy & Environment
6 Months Into The Oil Market Crash, Still No End In Sight
Posted on · The oil and gas industry is used to boom and bust cycles, but workers and economists agree that this downturn is different. That's because there's still so much uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic.
Election 2020
Despite COVID-19, Poll Finds Voters Are Split On Health Care
Posted on · According to a Kaiser Family Foundation Poll, Democrats rank coronavirus as their number one concern – for Republicans, it’s a distant fourth place.
Business
Houston Bars Are Doing Their Best To Survive The Pandemic – But Not All Of Them Will
Posted on · The statewide shutdown order for bars has endangered some longtime Houston watering holes.
Coronavirus
‘They Build On Each Other’: Low-Wage Workers Feel The Brunt Of Harvey And COVID-19
Posted on · Many of the populations most impacted by the pandemic are still reeling from Hurricane Harvey.
Education News
4 New Teachers Share What It’s Like To Teach For The First Time During A Pandemic
Posted on · In the Houston Independent School District alone, just over 1,100 educators will start their profession during the pandemic.
Education News
In Bilingual Classrooms, Teachers Are Anxious To Build Relationships, Close Digital Divide
Posted on · Even before COVID-19, new teachers knew their first year in the classroom might be survival mode. The pandemic has added lots of challenges, and new teachers in bilingual education are anxious to connect with their students.
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How Far Does The Spray From A Tuba Travel? Rice Researchers Study Social Distancing For Musicians
Posted on · COVID-19’s impact on the arts industry has been devastating, and many artists are wondering how they can safely perform onstage again. So, the Houston Symphony and Rice engineers are using science to provide some answers.
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A Storm, A Death, A Pandemic: Houston Church Still On The Road To Recovery 3 Years After Harvey
Posted on · Emmanuel Episcopal Church finally has a new home after being flooded in 2017 – but they still can’t worship there.
Health & Science
Contact Tracers Play A Key Role In Controlling COVID-19 In Houston
Posted on · One challenge contact tracers face is reaching Houstonians who don’t speak English.
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Pandemic Shutdowns Give Insight Into Harris County’s High DWI Rates
Posted on · Prosecutors say drunk driving arrests fell after stay-at-home orders went into effect, but rose after establishments started to reopen. Now because of lighter traffic volume they've having to contend with another set of issues.
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The Challenges Of COVID-19 Testing While Uninsured In Houston
Posted on · Even before the pandemic, lacking health insurance blocked millions from easy access to healthcare. Now, it's affecting access to the most crucial tool of controlling the coronavirus: testing.