inDepth
After Harvey, A Once-Lively Neighborhood Finds Silence
Posted on · Even though Meyerland is dark and empty right now, there are good odds it’ll be back to its former glory soon
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Houston Houses Of Worship Struggle To Stay Welcoming, With An Eye On Security
Posted on · Since the Sutherland Springs tragedy, people have been questioning if more could be done to protect churches. But, some places of worship already have security measures in place, which evolved from a history of being targeted.
inDepth
Despite A ‘Downturn,’ West Texas Oil Production Expected To Hit A Record High
Posted on · Cost-cutting and advances in drilling technology are helping companies withstand persistently low oil prices
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‘All Is Not Lost’: These Smithsonian Experts Help Save Hurricane-Soaked Heirlooms
Posted on · Hurricane victims can replace chairs, cars, even homes. But they can't replace family photos or VHS tapes of grandma. So the Smithsonian and FEMA have dispatched a "heritage task force" to Texas.
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Texas’ New Adult Stem Cell Law Underway
Posted on · State lawmakers wanted the government to get out of the way for chronically ill or terminal patients to receive what some say can be life-changing treatment. But, the new law remains in limbo; updated regulations to implement it still have to be determined by state agencies.
Hurricane Harvey
Many Houstonians Seek Home Elevation, After Repetitive Flooding
Posted on · The path upward isn't always straightforward. “It’s months of paperwork and months of not hearing anything. And it’s all terrible,” says Meyerland homeowner Drew Shefman, who says he gave up on his FEMA elevation grant application.
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Harvey Means More Jobs. But Does It Mean More Exploitation Too?
Posted on · "They specifically go where the Hispanics are, because they know we are looking for work….There is some fear [to report], because we are not protected,” said Jose David Lizardo, an undocumented worker in Houston.
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Houston Homeowners Move Forward After Harvey, And Many Face Limited Options
Posted on · “You take whatever money you can, make it livable, and move back in. Only to go through it again."
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What’s Stalling Houston’s Flood Rescue Abilities?
Posted on · 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.
DiverseCity
A Houston Family’s Struggle After Deportation
Posted on · 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
Posted on · Whatever came from Houston's Wage Theft Ordinance? We take a look.
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Nannies in Texas: Self-Regulation Raises Concerns
Posted on · “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?
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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.