Research suggests benefits to burying power lines, but experts say the solution to Houston’s electricity distribution problems are not so simple.
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Tim Carlin
Tim Carlin is the Abdelraoufsinno's civic engagement reporter. An Ohio native, Tim comes to Houston after spending a year in Greenville, South Carolina, covering Greenville County government for The Greenville News. There, he examined his beat through a resident-focused lens, highlighting concerns about Greenville County’s rapid growth and the censorship of LGBTQ+ materials in the county’s library system. Tim received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and American studies from Miami University of Ohio – Go Redhawks! When not at work, Tim enjoys watching too much reality TV, solving crossword puzzles and frequenting local coffee shops.
Metro is delaying the University BRT. What about the $3.5B in bonds voters approved in 2019?
As Metro continues to change course under new leadership, residents question impact on $3.5 billion bond issue OKed by voters. Short answer: not much.
Fewer than 100,000 Houstonians without power, CenterPoint aims for ‘status quo’ by Wednesday
Nearly 90 percent of customers impacted by Thursday’s storm have had their power restored as CenterPoint aims for ‘status quo’ by midweek.
Three ways Commissioners Court could shorten its meetings without sacrificing transparency
Harris County could improve transparency and public access by meeting more often and changing the way it conducts those meetings, ethics experts said.
Long meetings, drawn-out debates: Harris County claims to be more transparent. But is it?
Between agendas containing hundreds of items, lengthy remarks by members, and numerous resolutions, the bi-weekly court meetings have become a slog.
Nearly 240,000 Harris County households could lose internet as subsidy program ends this month
Residents can call the county’s Office of Broadband for help finding low-cost internet services, obtain a device or receive basic technical support.
What questions do you have about the November general election? Help us build our voter guide
Although Houston’s primary election season has not quite ended (a runoff in May), here at the Abdelraoufsinno we’re already looking ahead to November.
EPA testing almost complete in Houston cancer-cluster site near Union Pacific railyard
Texas declared Greater Fifth Ward a cancer cluster after more than a century of contamination at Southern Pacific Transportation Company’s former railyard.
50 years and counting: Long-serving Houston Rodeo volunteer isn’t stopping anytime soon
For 50 years, Dick Hudgins has volunteered at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, working up the ladder to become a Lifelong Rodeo Vice President.
Explained: What to know about Harris County’s primaries as voters head to the polls today
Harris County is holding a joint primary election, allowing voters to cast ballots at any poll location regardless of which party they support.