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.| Houston Landing
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.| Houston Landing
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.| Houston Landing
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.| Houston Landing
A Venezuelan family is torn apart after Trump ends program to enter the U.S., leaving their future in limbo amid growing immigration backlash. The post ‘All our hopes vanished’: After end of CBP One, Venezuelan family faces dilemma appeared first on Houston Landing.| Houston Landing
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.| Houston Landing
Medical professionals and advocates want the city to direct more money to treatment and to improve transparency on how the funding is spent. The post Amid hundreds of deaths each year, here’s how Houston is spending opioid settlement dollars appeared first on Houston Landing.| Houston Landing
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.| Houston Landing
Houston ISD didn’t notify Worthing High School families about its finding that an employee sexually harassed a student. Should it have told them? The post HISD found an employee sent a lewd video to a student. Parents were left in the dark. appeared first on Houston Landing.| Houston Landing
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.| Houston Landing
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The Democratic congressman never forgot his roots during his nearly 35-year career as an elected official from Houston, friends and colleagues said.| Houston Landing