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What’s Stalling Houston’s Flood Rescue Abilities?

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on August 7, 2017 · A Houston family has added life jackets to their storm prep supplies, after what happened when they had to be rescued from their flooded home.

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A Houston Family’s Struggle After Deportation

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 20, 2017 · We check in with Rose Escobar, whose husband José was recently deported, after a routine check-in with immigration.

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Houston’s Attempt To Curb Wage Theft

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 19, 2017 · Whatever came from Houston's Wage Theft Ordinance? We take a look.

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Nannies in Texas: Self-Regulation Raises Concerns

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 21, 2017 · “I fear that nothing is going to change in this issue until something terrible happens.”

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Are Millennials Behind Price Drop in Houston Antiques?

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 6, 2017 · A new generation’s lifestyles and tastes may be changing Houston’s antiques market.

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As Immigrant Enforcement Soars, Houston Region Is Part Of Detention Center Expansion

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Posted on May 23, 2017 · A look at the administration's new detention expansion, the private prison companies that may benefit, and what the critics say.

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How Deportations are Affecting Houston Families

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 15, 2017 · After attending a routine immigration check-in, a Pearland father is suddenly detained and deported. We look into how José Escobar's family is coping, and how the Trump Administration's new policies are affecting the immigrant community in Houston.

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Why Don’t More Texas School Buses Have Seat Belts?

Allison Lee

Posted on April 20, 2017 · After deadly accidents in Texas, including one in Houston, we looked at what state lawmakers did in the past (and are doing now) to protect children.

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