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Houston Landing
Online Audio and Video Media
Houston, Texas 2,670 followers
Essential Journalism. Empowered Communities.
About us
The Houston Landing is an independent, nonpartisan news organization devoted to public service journalism that seeks to strengthen democracy and improve the lives of all Houstonians one story at a time. Our content will be free with no paywalls or subscription fees to ensure that our high-quality journalism reaches as many people as possible.
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https://www.houstonlanding.org
External link for Houston Landing
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- Online Audio and Video Media
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- 11-50 employees
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- Houston, Texas
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- Nonprofit
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Houston, Texas, US
Employees at Houston Landing
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Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood
Latina leader | editor. Lead Editor at Houston Landing. Former president of Houston chapter at NAHJ.
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Maggie Gordon
Senior Storyteller
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Megan Finnerty
Journalist. Storytelling Coach. Live Journalism Curator. Transforming communities, media and brands through story.
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Kristina Supamanee Spritzer
Nonprofit Professional | Institutional Fundraiser I Cultivating Community Engagement Initiatives
Updates
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Heat is not equal in Houston. 🥵 This weekend, researchers will fan out across the city to measure temperatures. The data will help determine which neighborhoods are in the most need for tree planting. 🌳 https://bit.ly/46zDAN5
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Harris County leaders are considering a revised guaranteed income program, "Uplift Harris 2.0," after a Texas Supreme Court ruling blocked the original plan, this time focusing on debit cards with spending limits. https://bit.ly/3WW1iQv
Harris County leaders plan to revive guaranteed income program with spending restrictions
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Despite repeated pleas, management at these senior living facilities failed to repair flood damage from May's derecho. Then Hurricane Beryl struck, leaving residents to face worsening conditions. https://bit.ly/4dg5m3G
The city said it would hold damaged senior homes accountable after derecho. Then Beryl hit.
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As we enter a new era for Congressional District 18, who will step into the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's shoes? Eighty-eight precinct chairs will make a decision on Tuesday as prominent Democrats vie for the seat. https://bit.ly/46JYqJM
The next Sheila Jackson Lee? Dem precinct chairs weigh candidates for replacement candidate
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HISD will ask voters to approve a historic $4.4 billion bond — the largest in Texas history — despite trust issues with the district's state-appointed leadership. The bond package, which pledges to avoid raising property tax rates, seeks to address campus rebuilds, air system repairs and school security upgrades. HISD officials say this bond is long overdue. https://bit.ly/3WHn5d8
Houston ISD board approves bond election, sends $4.4 billion schools package to voters
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One year after the state took over HISD, the district reports it has doubled its A- and B-rated schools and reduced D- and F-rated schools by two-thirds. Here's what we know. https://bit.ly/3LXxKvy
Number of Houston ISD schools with A or B state ratings will nearly double, district says
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🌡️ As Houston sweats through a heatwave, volunteers will map the city's hottest zones, especially in underserved areas. Their data will fuel efforts to plant trees and reduce urban heat. https://bit.ly/46zDAN5
What is the hottest neighborhood in Houston? Researchers to map that out this weekend
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In November, Harris County voters will be asked to approve an increase to the Flood Control District’s property tax rate to fund a “transformational” investment in drainage for years to come. If rejected, the tax rate will default to 8 percent. https://bit.ly/3Ae6tCi
Harris County will ask voters to increase flood control district property tax rate in November
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