refugee - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/refugee/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:33:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 refugee - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/refugee/ 32 32 103504436 Refugee who survived suicide bomber in Afghanistan dies in SW Houston stabbing, family says https://houstonnewmedia.org/refugee-who-survived-suicide-bomber-in-afghanistan-dies-in-sw-houston-stabbing-family-says/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=refugee-who-survived-suicide-bomber-in-afghanistan-dies-in-sw-houston-stabbing-family-says Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:33:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=59f2fab365890634a223e4aa4c40bbb9 ... during I-35 deadly crash. KXAN•28K views · 4:25 · Go to channel. Former Missouri City officer executed for wife's murder. ABC13 Houston•45K views.

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]]> 928475 Can Christians Save the Refugee Program? https://houstonnewmedia.org/can-christians-save-the-refugee-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-christians-save-the-refugee-program Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:59:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1ee5aeba5196ef4ff81533312df2cad7 Melody Slaton, a nurse turned associate pastor of missions and outreach at Sugar Land Baptist Church, saw her Texas neighbors go from questioning the ...

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]]> 893362 Amaanah Refugee Services Welcomes Ahmad Alaswad as New Executive Director https://houstonnewmedia.org/amaanah-refugee-services-welcomes-ahmad-alaswad-as-new-executive-director-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amaanah-refugee-services-welcomes-ahmad-alaswad-as-new-executive-director-2 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:15:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eb48824cf6afde4f7b3ef4bddd002129 Alaswad's previous leadership roles have prepared him to oversee Amaanah's growing programs. As Chief of Staff for Fort Bend County, one of the most ...

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]]> 865919 Amaanah Refugee Services Welcomes Ahmad Alaswad as New Executive Director https://houstonnewmedia.org/amaanah-refugee-services-welcomes-ahmad-alaswad-as-new-executive-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amaanah-refugee-services-welcomes-ahmad-alaswad-as-new-executive-director Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:17:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=61d58546afc9e07a995b7ab585af1465 Alaswad's previous leadership roles have prepared him to oversee Amaanah's growing programs. As Chief of Staff for Fort Bend County, one of the most ...

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]]> 833520 Fort Bend Star Events – Vivalda Ndula: YMCA – Refugee Youth Appreciation Dinner https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-star-events-vivalda-ndula-ymca-refugee-youth-appreciation-dinner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-star-events-vivalda-ndula-ymca-refugee-youth-appreciation-dinner Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=58e8182683e859ed86e06c5a24dd99b2 Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. 8:00PM. Sep 26 · Live Music. Gary Lewis & The Playboys: Stars of ...

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]]> 819322 Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year? https://houstonnewmedia.org/biden-has-rebuilt-the-refugee-system-after-trump-era-cuts-what-comes-next-in-an-election-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biden-has-rebuilt-the-refugee-system-after-trump-era-cuts-what-comes-next-in-an-election-year Wed, 08 May 2024 21:23:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=76247f1d2d51938fa41004e403c754d9 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX. Updated May 7, 2024. 6. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX. Photo Credit: Tomas Simkus / Shutterstock. Foreign ...

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]]> 766070 Refugee women in Houston (April 19, 2024) https://houstonnewmedia.org/refugee-women-in-houston-april-19-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=refugee-women-in-houston-april-19-2024 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/04/19/483417/refugee-women-in-houston-april-19-2024/ On Friday's show: The Anti-Defamation League recently conducted an audit of antisemitic incidents that showed a 45 percent increase in the region that encompasses Houston. We learn more about the audit and what kinds of incidents have been reported.Als...

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]]> 755130 Iraqi refugee killed in carjacking – YouTube https://houstonnewmedia.org/iraqi-refugee-killed-in-carjacking-youtube/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iraqi-refugee-killed-in-carjacking-youtube Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:26:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b84d3790725a56457f2d4ff20ec65cea Missouri City teen killed in car accident survives and thrives. FOX 26 Houston•901K views · 35:25 · Go to channel. Sunny and slightly warmer for ...

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]]> 662912 Butte parishes ready to help refugee family – YouTube https://houstonnewmedia.org/butte-parishes-ready-to-help-refugee-family-youtube/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=butte-parishes-ready-to-help-refugee-family-youtube Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:50:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9b70a0d9008e8581f00ad8a30823f91e Fr Paul Nicholson: The Secret of How to Forgive. St Theresa Catholic Church Sugar Land, Texas. St Theresa Catholic Church Sugar Land, Texas.

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]]> 243847 Houston refugee agencies are asking donors for $8.5 million to help arriving Afghan families https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-refugee-agencies-are-asking-donors-for-8-5-million-to-help-arriving-afghan-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-refugee-agencies-are-asking-donors-for-8-5-million-to-help-arriving-afghan-families Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:43:45 +0000 https://houstonnewmedia.org/target/houston-refugee-agencies-are-asking-donors-for-8-5-million-to-help-arriving-afghan-families/ Irfanullah, 6, carries his sleepy sister, Taqwa, 3, as his family is settling in the two-bedroom apartment, provided by Interfaith

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]]> 168617 The Afghan Refugee Crisis Is Making It’s Way To The Panhandle – Mix 94.1 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-making-its-way-to-the-panhandle-mix-94-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-making-its-way-to-the-panhandle-mix-94-1 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:26:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e29fb0282caeafcd9dc3d06091f1ad2c Sugar Land Score under the radar: 83.6 Price per square foot. $127/ft. Rating for public schools: 3.85. Google Maps. Longview.

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]]> 159286 The Afghan Refugee Crisis Is Making It’s Way To The Panhandle – Mix 94.1 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-making-its-way-to-the-panhandle-mix-94-1-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-making-its-way-to-the-panhandle-mix-94-1-2 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:26:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6c628f6e545ca4178a822c92a54f2c5f Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle has come out earlier this week stating that they ... Sugar Land Score under the radar: 83.6 Price per square foot.

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]]> 159343 Local chef shares journey from refugee to Instagram influencer, plans for refugee gala https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-chef-shares-journey-from-refugee-to-instagram-influencer-plans-for-refugee-gala/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-chef-shares-journey-from-refugee-to-instagram-influencer-plans-for-refugee-gala Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:02:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=879ce75c03bdbf8c33e2f7173acfabf9 Jennifer Sebasigari first learned how to cook at a refugee camp. Now, she is a food content creator on Instagram with over 350,000 followers and has a culinary service company.

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]]> 135582 Refugee Services of Texas Welcomes New CFO with Track Record of Non-Profit, Humanitarian Success https://houstonnewmedia.org/refugee-services-of-texas-welcomes-new-cfo-with-track-record-of-non-profit-humanitarian-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=refugee-services-of-texas-welcomes-new-cfo-with-track-record-of-non-profit-humanitarian-success Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:58:12 +0000 http://stylemagazine.com/news/2021/jun/11/refugee-services-texas-welcomes-new-cfo-track-reco/ Refugee Services of Texas Welcomes New CFO with Track Record of Non-Profit, Humanitarian Success

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]]> 133915 Houston’s Refugee Farmers Face Devastating Losses After Icy Weather Destroys Crops https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-refugee-farmers-face-devastating-losses-after-icy-weather-destroys-crops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-refugee-farmers-face-devastating-losses-after-icy-weather-destroys-crops Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/2021/2/18/22288224/houston-winter-storm-plant-it-forward-farms-refugee-farmers-crop-loss Frozen crops mean tough times ahead for Plant It Forward’s farmers | Plant It Forward/Facebook

Urban farming collective Plant It Forward’s farmers will be feeling the effects of February winter storm for months to come...

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]]> 110644 Wednesday’s Show: Refugee Decision, And Tax Credits For Renewable Energy (Jan. 15, 2020) https://houstonnewmedia.org/wednesdays-show-refugee-decision-and-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy-jan-15-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wednesdays-show-refugee-decision-and-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy-jan-15-2020 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2020/01/15/357313/wednesdays-show-refugee-decision-and-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy-jan-15-2020/ On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Local groups are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to reconsider his recent decision that the state won't take in refugees. We find out how the move is affecting local agencies that help refugees. Also this hour: Local experts dis...

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