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Why We Love Houston
Posted on · OK, who doesn't love Houston? Locals and experts share all the things they love that the city offers.
Local
Energy & Environment
Report: Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde Found Near Houston Ship Channel Communities
Posted on · Though some facilities do emit formaldehyde directly, some 95% of the formaldehyde in Houston's air is formed by other chemicals reacting together, making it harder to regulate.
Transportation
$15 Million Project Aims To Improve Accessibility Along Houston’s Busiest Transit Route
Posted on · The improvements include new shelters, lighting and a wider sidewalk for cyclists.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 7: Nothing But The T.R.U.T.H. Project
Posted on · A new digital film entitled, "Black Boy Symphony,' boldly reveals the plight of gay Black men after COVID-19
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How To Survive Houston’s Summer – From Hurricanes To Extreme Heat To Power Grid Concerns
Posted on · Today, it's all about summer safety - with information on everything from extreme weather to sun, heat and July 4th safety. Plus, what's up with the Texas power grid?
Energy & Environment
Houston Solar Energy Growth Surges In Recent Years, Despite Lagging Other Big Cities
Posted on · In the past two years, installed solar capacity in Houston has more than quadrupled, as more homeowners are going solar.
Energy & Environment
EPA Grant Set To Help Redevelop Contaminated Sites In Underserved Houston Neighborhoods
Posted on · The sites include a former incinerator, thermal processing facility and two abandoned commercial high rises.
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One Year Later: Houstonians Reflect On The Impact Of George Floyd’s Life And Death
Posted on · We discuss the legacy of George Floyd. What kind of impact have we seen on our community? And how has it affected personal and public conversations about race and justice?
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The Erniversary: Celebrating 25 Years at Houston Public Media With Friends, Celebrities And Listeners
Posted on · Host Ernie Manouse marks 25 years at Houston Public Media. How well do you know the man behind the mic? Friends, colleagues and celebrities share stories and memories.
Health & Science
A Key Tool In Houston’s Research On COVID-19 Variants? Your Poop
Posted on · Last year, health officials in Houston started using the city’s sewage system to help detect where the coronavirus was spreading. Now, they've fine-tuned the process, zeroing-in on specific buildings and monitoring for the emergence of new variants.
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How Do We Stop Police Violence?
Posted on · Today, we examine police violence and the future of policing.
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ReShonda Tate Billingsley On Journalism, Publishing And Telling The Stories Of Our Times
Posted on · We spend an hour with Houston journalist ReShonda Tate Billingsley, who discusses her career with The Defender Network and other national media outlets, as well as her life as a writer and reporter in these unprecedented times.
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After The Guilty Verdict in the Murder Of George Floyd, What Is The Future Of Policing And Racial Justice?
Posted on · Experts discuss the Chauvin verdict and what comes next, along with community reactions.
Energy & Environment
Houston Launches Citywide Solar Co-op
Posted on · The co-op model works by bringing a group of people together to lower solar installation costs.
Energy & Environment
Cleanup Of The San Jacinto Waste Pits Faces More Delays, EPA Says
Posted on · Community members are calling on the EPA to accelerate the cleanup of the waste pits, which contain dioxins, a group of chemicals known to cause cancer.