Houstonians are no stranger to record-high temperatures come summer time. Last year, Houston experienced two of its hottest days on record with temperatures reaching a scorching 109 degrees on Aug. 24 and 27. Last summer also included a streak of 65 consecutive days with temperatures above the 95-degree mark. This summer, temperatures are expected to […]
Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is a civic engagement reporter for the Abdelraoufsinno. 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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10 things Houstonians need to know as the region enters the 2024 hurricane season
This year’s hurricane season is expected to be more active than usual. Here are some resources and tips to prepare for Houston’s extreme weather.
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A hurricane or flood could sideline your business. Here’s how to prepare for a disaster.
Houston’s constant barrage of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, could impact small businesses the worst. Here’s how to prepare.
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Cómo encontrar recursos para lidiar con el apagón y los daños causados por la tormenta en el área de Houston
Muchos habitantes de Houston seguirán sin suministro eléctrico durante días o incluso semanas como consecuencia de la intensa tormenta que azotó la zona el jueves. Los fuertes vientos causaron la muerte de al menos siete personas y dejaron a casi 900,000 personas sin electricidad desde el jueves por la noche. Las autoridades dicen que no […]
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How to find resources to cope with the Houston-area power outage and storm damage
Answers to your questions about storm damage and power outages in the Houston area and resources where you can find help.
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‘Confía en tí mismo': Los residentes de Colony Ridge se valen de sus habilidades en los negocios para establecer una vida en EE.UU.
Colony Ridge es el hogar de miles de emprendedores provenientes de lugares tan diversos como Panamá o Nueva Orleans, que se mudaron para tener la oportunidad de alcanzar el Sueño Americano.Colony Ridge es el hogar de miles de emprendedores provenientes de lugares tan diversos como Panamá o Nueva Orleans, que se mudaron para tener la oportunidad de alcanzar el Sueño Americano.
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Yes, there are actually more mosquitoes in Houston this year. Here’s how to avoid getting swarmed.
Houston: Here’s what experts say about the effect of heavy rains on the mosquito population and what you can do about it.
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‘Trust in yourself’: Colony Ridge residents rely on business savvy to establish life in U.S.
Colony Ridge is home to thousands of industrious entrepreneurs from Panama to New Orleans who moved for a chance at the American Dream.
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Opening a small business can be a daunting process. Here’s how to best navigate it.
Guide: Abdelraoufsinno asked local small business owners to share their advice for budding entrepreneurs. Here is what they shared with us.
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Resources and support for LGBTQ+ youth in Katy can be hard to find. Use our list.
Here is a rundown of organizations that provide community support, crisis intervention and educational services in the Katy area and virtually.