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A farewell note from CEO Peter Bhatia
After more than two years of producing independent, nonpartisan, deeply reported journalism, we have ceased operations due to financial challenges. The post A farewell note from CEO Peter Bhatia appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Houston Landing’s Final Storytellers Event Explores the Meaning and Power of Family
Five Houstonians tell their stories about how food and hospitality have helped foster a sense of belonging. The post Houston Landing’s Final Storytellers Event Explores the Meaning and Power of Family appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Who are HOU?: Meet Scot More, an advocate addressing homelessness at Houston’s Homeless Court
Scot More tells his story of experiencing homelessness and how it shaped his advocacy to help folks without housing at the Coalition for the Homeless. The post Who are HOU?: Meet Scot More, an advocate addressing homelessness at Houston’s Homeless Court appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Lawsuit against former candidate accused of sexual misconduct settled out of court
The lawsuit against Pervez Agwan received widespread attention in the leadup to the 2024 Democratic Primary election. The terms of the settlement are not public. The post Lawsuit against former candidate accused of sexual misconduct settled out of court appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Here one day, gone the next: OST/South Union residents furious over removal of community mural
The community had a hand in the development of the mural before it was constructed, but now feels blindsided by its sudden unannounced removal. The post Here one day, gone the next: OST/South Union residents furious over removal of community mural appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Houston passed an ordinance to combat wage theft 12 years ago. How is it working?
The city’s wage theft ordinance was intended to supplement state and federal labor law, but its lack of enforcement authority has blunted its effect. The post Houston passed an ordinance to combat wage theft 12 years ago. How is it working? appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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U.S. Citizens twice as likely to be charged with crime in Harris County, data shows
A Houston Landing data analysis shows that U.S. citizens have been more likely to be charged with a crime than foreign nationals since at least 2015. The post U.S. Citizens twice as likely to be charged with crime in Harris County, data shows appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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‘Don’t want to see another child get hit’: Spring ISD families call for road safety upgrades
Residents and families are frustrated by the lack of progress on a sidewalk project between two schools where students have been hit by cars. The post ‘Don’t want to see another child get hit’: Spring ISD families call for road safety upgrades appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Galena Park has a budget. Good luck finding it as city ignores state transparency rules.
With few records online and minimal meeting minutes, it is unlikely many of the more than 10,000 residents know how their taxes are being used. The post Galena Park has a budget. Good luck finding it as city ignores state transparency rules. appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Aldine ISD spent big to turn around 2 schools. Can it sustain success with less money?
The Houston-area district will try to maintain significant academic gains at the schools while ending large investments in the campuses. The post Aldine ISD spent big to turn around 2 schools. Can it sustain success with less money? appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Whitmire unveils $7 billion budget plan that erases deficit, boosts public safety spending
To eliminate a $220 million deficit, the administration cut vacant positions, consolidated teams and offered voluntary buyouts to municipal employees. The post Whitmire unveils $7 billion budget plan that erases deficit, boosts public safety spending appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Experts say composting is the best solution to landfills. Where does Houston stand?
Composting saves landfill space by converting organic waste into enriched soil. About 50 percent of the trash set on the curb is compostable. The post Experts say composting is the best solution to landfills. Where does Houston stand? appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Loss propels Southeast Texas actor to pursue his acting dreams
Setbacks, loss and obstacles have not kept Southeast Texas actor Iman Shakur from finding that breakthrough role of a lifetime. The post Loss propels Southeast Texas actor to pursue his acting dreams appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Whitmire offers Houston police 36.5 percent raises over 5 years. Can the city afford it?
Whitmire called the contract “the best package in anyone’s memory,” but did not say how the city, which faces a $220 million deficit, will pay for it. The post Whitmire offers Houston police 36.5 percent raises over 5 years. Can the city afford it? appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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U.S. government appeals $2 million damages award in fatal FBI shooting of Honduran man
Federal prosecutors have notified the court of plans to appeal a ruling that found an FBI agent negligent in the fatal shooting of Ulises Valladares. The post U.S. government appeals $2 million damages award in fatal FBI shooting of Honduran man appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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From minimal English to class valedictorian: Half of top HISD grads start as English learners
Nearly half of Houston ISD’s valedictorians from the past decade began as English language learners. How five of them say they beat the odds to top their class. The post From minimal English to class valedictorian: Half of top HISD grads start as English learners appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Houston Landing earns National Headliner Award in local news category
The Houston Landing staff earned third place in the Headliner’s digital independent community news site category. The post Houston Landing earns National Headliner Award in local news category appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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How Vietnamese families built community, revolutionized nail industry over 50 years
The fall of Saigon indirectly sparked a transformation of nail salons as Vietnamese families came to dominate the industry in Houston and the nation. The post How Vietnamese families built community, revolutionized nail industry over 50 years appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Houston Landing wins two Texas Managing Editors Awards; collects 13 total prizes
Houston Landing won two first place awards in Community Service and the Michael Brick Storytelling Award from the Texas Managing Editors. The post Houston Landing wins two Texas Managing Editors Awards; collects 13 total prizes appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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CFPB, Departamento de Justicia y Colony Ridge piden pausa en caso por discriminación hipotecaria
Los abogados de ambas partes afirmaron que la mediación ahorraría tiempo y recursos y les permitiría alcanzar "una resolución adecuada". The post CFPB, Departamento de Justicia y Colony Ridge piden pausa en caso por discriminación hipotecaria appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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CFPB, DOJ & Colony Ridge request pause in reverse redlining lawsuit for mediation talks
Lawyers for both parties said mediation would conserve time and resources and enable them to finalize “an appropriate resolution.” The post CFPB, DOJ & Colony Ridge request pause in reverse redlining lawsuit for mediation talks appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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With $11.5M in funding, Houston starts planning redevelopment of its adaptive recreation center
After two failed attempts, the City of Houston is once again trying to craft plans to redevelop the deteriorating adaptive recreation center. The post With $11.5M in funding, Houston starts planning redevelopment of its adaptive recreation center appeared first on Houston Landing.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Justice proves elusive in son’s search for Houston Viet journalist’s killers 40 years later
Since the murder of his father in 1982, Tu Nguyen has spent more than a decade trying to uncover the people responsible, a mystery yet to be solved. The post Justice proves elusive in son’s search for Houston Viet journalist’s killers 40 years later appeared first on Houston Landing.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Federal judge: Spring Branch ISD’s election system violates law, must be changed
The Houston-area district’s method of electing school board members doesn’t give Latinos enough opportunity for representation, the judge found. The post Federal judge: Spring Branch ISD’s election system violates law, must be changed appeared first on Houston Landing.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Despite size, Houston’s Vietnamese population lags when it comes to political engagement
Educational attainment, economic pressures, language and voting barriers continue to challenge Vietnamese Houstonians with government representation. The post Despite size, Houston’s Vietnamese population lags when it comes to political engagement appeared first on Houston Landing.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM