If someone confides in you that they’re being abused, you may wonder how to respond. Houston Landing spoke to experts on how you can show up for them.
Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is a general assignment reporter on the Landing's education team. Her role primarily involves covering education news in five local school districts, helping families advocate for their child in school, and engaging with communities to increase readership and viewership of the Landing's work. Angelica previously served as a civic engagement reporter at the Landing, writing explainers and guides that helped empower Houstonians. A Houston native, Angelica previously worked at the Dallas Morning News as a breaking news intern. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she studied journalism and served as editor in chief of the student newspaper, The Shorthorn. 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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As the capital murder case of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray goes to court, here’s what to know
Jocelyn Nungaray’s murder has become a focal point in the immigration debate among politicians. Here’s what to know as the Venezuelan suspects face trial.
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Todo lo que necesita saber sobre Colony Ridge
Haz clic aquí para leer nuestra historía en inglés. Colony Ridge es el hogar de toda una serie de emprendedores empresarios, y su explosivo crecimiento es el motor detrás del distrito escolar de más rápido crecimiento del estado. Colony Ridge también se enfrenta a una serie de desafíos legales. Tanto el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. […]
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Colony Ridge: Everything you need to know about Liberty County’s largest developer
From pending lawsuits to entrepreneurship to an influx of students at Cleveland ISD, here’s what to know about this Liberty County development. (143)
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Trying to become a US citizen? Houston Public Library can help you navigate the process
Houston Public Library relaunched its Journey to Citizenship program and is offering citizenship classes and naturalization resources for Houstonians.
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Harris County Public Library offers program to navigate FAFSA process for college students
Navigating the college financial aid process can be complicated and overwhelming. Harris County Public Library’s FutureU program aims to help.
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Why did so many trees fall after Hurricane Beryl? Here’s what we know.
Houston has weathered harsher storms than Hurricane Beryl. So, why were so many trees uprooted or damaged? According to experts, here’s why.
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Houston SBA to host informational sessions, open resource centers to help with disaster loans
Houston’s Small Business Administration opened recovery centers and has upcoming information sessions to help navigate the disaster loan process.
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Natural disasters can increase domestic violence abuse. Here’s where to call if you need help
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 […]
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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 […]