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For Better Flood Mitigation, Let’s Dig a Little Deeper

Reduce Flooding — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:45:28 +0000

When I say “dig a little deeper” to improve flood mitigation, I’m speaking metaphorically, of course. On September 17, 2023, Jim Blackburn, a lawyer and professor of environmental law in the Rice University engineering department, published an article in the Houston Chronicle. He titled it, “What Houston’s next mayor needs to do about flooding.” Both Prof. Blackburn and […]

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Oral histories, a call for artists and other headlines to watch

Sandra Fernandez — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:55:23 +0000

Good morning! Today’s headlines include a grant to preserve Houston’s history, the new director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and an artist opportunity for a new mural […]
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Small Business Spotlight: West University/Rice Village

Houston Blog — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Tucked away between Rice University and the Galleria are West University and Rice Village. These areas are beautiful pockets of Houston filled with stunning architecture, tree-lined streets and lovely small businesses. For the best of eating, dri...

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