The petition seeks an injunction requiring Paxton and Abbott to stop districts from punishing students for hairstyles that violate length limits.
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Angelica Perez is a civic engagement reporter for the Houston Landing. A Houston native, she is excited to return to the city after interning at The Dallas Morning News as a breaking news intern in the summer of 2022. During her time there, she reported on a national tampon shortage, and faith-based family services taking on new responsibilities after the overturn of Roe v Wade. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington where she studied journalism. While at UTA she served as editor in chief of the student newspaper, The Shorthorn, where she managed a newsroom of about 50 people. Angelica also previously interned at KERA, the Dallas-area NPR and PBS member station. There, she reported her first radio story about Latino skateboarders who found a sense of belonging — on a skateboard. In her free time, Angelica can be found spending time with her family, traveling to new places, or reading a good book.
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Think you have been a victim of police misconduct in Harris County? Here are your options.
Local law enforcement agencies set different policies for making a complaint against officers. This guide helps explain that process in the Houston area.
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Amid worsening drought, conserve water by adding native plants in your yard
Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that allows residents to use less water as drought-tolerant plants take care of themselves.
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Texas will soon ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. Here’s what you need to know.
Senate Bill 14, which prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender minors in the state, will go into effect Friday despite efforts from LGBTQ+ organizations to stop the law. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill in June and it is part of multiple bills that impact the LGBTQ+ community. The legislation would make Texas the largest state […]
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Hope for rain, but plan for heat: High temperatures to continue in Houston region this week
The National Weather Service issued a Monday heat advisory for Houston as high temperatures continue this week, even with a slight chance of precipitation.
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Bulletproof machines, demolition tactics helped end police standoff with Terran Green
Police used heavily armed vehicles and high-tech surveillance to end a dramatic standoff in northeast Harris County with the man accused of shooting three police officers.
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How is the drought affecting the Houston region’s water supply? It’s complicated.
In the Houston region, the drought’s impact on water restrictions often hinges on where you live and where you get your drinking water.
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El proceso de naturalización puede ser un proceso largo y complicado. Así es cómo puede navegarlo.
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ha propuesto aumentar las tarifas de solicitud. Aquí hay algunos consejos sobre cómo navegar a través del ya largo proceso.
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The naturalization process can be lengthy and complicated. Here’s how to navigate it.
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed increasing application fees. Here are tips on how to navigate the already lengthy process.
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Knowing your rights as a tenant during Houston’s suffocating summer
As the heat piles on renters this summer, here are some legal actions and tenant resources that are available for Houstonians.