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Harvey Reflections: Fifth Ward Weathers the Storm, Wary of Gentrification
Revitalization or gentrification? In Fifth Ward, Harvey raised the stakes.
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Rebuilding Houston, Mitigation Alone Is Not Enough
A call to action to think ambitiously about Houston post-Harvey by looking to past examples.
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In Houston, Not All Pre-K Is Created Equal
Two new studies confirm the broad variations of pre-kindergarten offerings across the state's largest school district, Houston Independent School District.
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Harvey Reflections: Opening Homes for Disaster Relief
The government response was critical during Harvey. But Ed Pettitt, who hosted evacuees in his Third Ward home through Airbnb, said citizen response was the most impressive.
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Harvey Reflections: Community Organizing, Recovery and Frustration
With known and unknown environmental risks, an organizer on the east side of Houston reflects on a frustrating reality even after the rain.
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Harvey Reflections: Strengthening Community
A Super Neighborhood president who wants to see his community stronger than before Harvey.
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The World Series of Sun Belt Cities
I’ve lived in both cities. I’ve devoted most of my professional career to understanding the two of them. And I'm conflicted about who to root for in the World Series.
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Harvey Reflections: Medical Needs, Pets and Guns at the Shelter
During Harvey, former mayor Annise Parker put in 14-hour shifts helping manage a critical emergency shelter.
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Harvey Reflections: Forming Relationships
One young organizer with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association shares his experience after Harvey.
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Housing, Equity Top Concerns for HUD Money As Houston Rebuilds
Housing advocates and officials raise concerns after HUD issues letter around recovery funding.
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