One underlying impact from Hurricane Beryl and natural disasters are the ones people can’t always see. Natural disasters leave victims of domestic abuse even more vulnerable because they’re stuck at home with their abusers with very few places to escape. Natural disasters tend to increase domestic violence risks in Texas. According to the Rape, Abuse […]
Angelica Perez
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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Houston’s Small Business Administration hosts virtual session to discuss Beryl disaster loans
The Small Business Administration Houston District Office and its Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience will host a virtual disaster loan information session at noon Friday for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane Beryl made its landfall on July 8 near Matagorda Bay, leaving over 2 million people in the Houston area without […]
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‘Just getting on with it’: Galveston Island residents persist while awaiting power restoration
Galveston Island is still 75-80 percent without power after Beryl power outages. Still, residents are carrying on with recovery efforts underway.
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Houston is under a heat advisory. Here are some available cooling centers to escape the heat
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beryl, Houston’s heat index is expected to be up to 106 degrees. These cooling centers are open for residents.
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A d��nde ir, a quién llamar si necesita ayuda tras el paso del huracán Beryl
El Huracán Beryl tocó tierra alrededor de las 4 a.m. del lunes en la Bahía de Matagorda y ha atravesado Houston. Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudar durante este tiempo.
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Where to go, who to call if you need help after Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl made landfall around 4 a.m. Monday in Matagorda Bay and has made its way through Houston. Here are some resources to help during this time.
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Con Beryl cerca, estos son los recursos y suministros que todo habitante de Houston necesita para estar preparado
El huracán Beryl se acerca a la costa de Texas, y los habitantes de Houston se preparan para su impacto.
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As tropical storm Beryl moves across greater Houston, here are some resources to help you
As Beryl heads toward Houston, these resources can keep you apprised of what’s happening. Also, make sure to have these essential hurricane supplies on hand.
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Here’s where food-insecure students in Houston can find meals during summer break
Summer break leaves students without reliable meals but many school districts offer meal distribution sites. Here’s where to find them in your area.
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Texas Supreme Court upholds law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth. Here’s what to know.
SB 14, a law that prohibits providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors, was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court. Here are some FAQs answered.