When Hurricane Beryl struck the city of Houston, it left the much-beloved Houston Zoo with fallen trees and water damage. Now comes cleanup.
Maggie Gordon
Maggie Gordon is the Landing's senior storyteller who has worked at newspapers across the country, including the Stamford Advocate and the Houston Chronicle. She has covered everything from the hedge fund industry and education to craft beer and alligator hunting. No matter the topic, Maggie’s favorite stories combine quirky characters, adventure and humanity. Bonus points if she can find a love story. Maggie grew up on a cow farm in upstate New York, and graduated from nearby Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. These days you can find her at her home in Houston’s East End – or on Twitter.
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U.S. Rep. Garcia to CenterPoint: ‘Why do we have to go through this every time we have an event?'
The Congresswoman sent a letter to the CenterPoint CEO asking why so many of her constituents are still without power following Hurricane Beryl.
Posted inPolitics & Government
In latest surprise move, Montrose and Acres Homes libraries now moving ahead
Two previously halted library projects will indeed begin moving forward after all, Houston Public Library Executive Director Cynthia Wilson said Thursday. The city’s plan to open a new library space inside the Montrose Collective on Westheimer Road, which was derailed by a surprise announcement by Mayor John Whitmire that he would not go through with […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Decision to pause construction of Acres Homes library will hurt community, leaders say
The pause in construction of the North Regional Library in Acres Homes — just months after a swath of dignitaries hosted a groundbreaking for the project with much fanfare — will create a wide ripple across a community that is currently underserved by its lone and little 48-year-old public library, civic leaders say. And, they […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Still off-track: Stopped trains continue to plague Houston’s east side, cause safety concerns
Despite mounting media coverage and safety concerns, local community members are frustrated Union Pacific hasn't made more progress on stoppages.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Houston mayor to replace 4 Montrose TIRZ board members amid library funding debate
The move by Mayor John Whitmire comes after members of the board raised concerns about funding renovations for a library outside district boundaries.
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Whitmire wants Montrose TIRZ to pay $11.5M for renovation of library outside of the zone
Montrose TIRZ board members this week expressed doubts about the $11.5 million plan, noting the library is not even inside the district.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Most Houston public swimming pools remain closed due to deadly storm, lifeguard shortage
The city of Houston's plan to open all of its 37 pools this year has been dampened by the recent deadly storm and a lifeguard shortage.
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Houstonians left in the dark by CenterPoint turn to social media to tackle power outages
More than 900,000 homes lost power from derecho storm. As restoration dragged on, information was sparse, frustrating many.
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Stakeholders stunned by mayor's announcement that Montrose Library move is off the table
Houston Mayor John Whitmire makes surprise announcement that Montrose Library will not move to the Montrose Collective as planned.