Lorenzo Cano remembers his longtime colleague Tatcho Mindiola Jr. as family, as a compañero, a camarada. For decades, the two worked together at the University of Houston’s Center for Mexican American Studies seeking grants, creating programs and pipines to get more Latinos to attend and graduate from UH.
Danya Pérez
Danya Pérez is a diverse communities reporter for the Houston Landing. She returned to Houston after leaving two years ago to work for the San Antonio Express-News, where she reported on K-12 and higher education. Prior to that, Danya was a digital producer at the Houston Chronicle, where she worked on community engagement efforts by developing and writing daily newsletters. She previously spent 4 ½ years covering education at the Monitor newspaper in the Rio Grande Valley. Danya lived most of her childhood in Mexico before migrating with her family to their second home in El Paso. She is a proud University of Texas at El Paso graduate (Picks up!). When she's not writing about our communities, she might be found taking her loyal travel companion, Wakko, a 16-year-old Schnauzer, for slow walks at his favorite spots along Buffalo Bayou.
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‘¿Qué necesita?’: Felix Fraga remembered as advocate for Houston’s Mexican-American community
Felix Fraga, a native of Houston’s East End who devoted his life to serving the Mexican-American community, passed away last week at 94 years of age.
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‘¿Qué necesita?’: Felix Fraga es recordado por activismo por la comunidad mexicano-americana de Houston
Félix Fraga, un nativo del East End de Houston que dedicó su vida a servir a la comunidad mexicano-americana, falleció la semana pasada a los 94 años de edad.
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Were your documents damaged or lost during Beryl? Here’s how to replace them to get FEMA aid
FEMA requires important documentation in order to apply for aid. But if you lost these due to flooding or damage, here’s how you can get them back.
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FEMA recovery centers slowly reopen, Houstonians spend hours seeking Beryl relief
With only some FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open Monday morning, Houstonians spent hours waiting to get in-person help with applications for aid.
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FEMA opens applications for individuals and business owners impacted by Hurricane Beryl
Applications for federal aid are now open for residents of 15 Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl through FEMA and SBA.
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Individual FEMA aid pending after President Biden issues a major Texas disaster declaration
Federal relief is now available to local governments in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. But individual aid for those affected is still pending.
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Scammers are likely lurking in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Here’s what to look out for
Scammers are likely seeking to take advantage of Houstonians seeking aid after Beryl. Here are some tips to help you identify and avoid scams.
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‘You can be yourself’: Houstonians came out to celebrate Pride Houston 365
Hundreds of people — from both inside and outside the state — celebrated the 46th annual Pride Houston 365 festival and parade. This year’s event focused on resiliency.
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America’s biggest education experiment is happening in Houston. Could it change U.S. schools?
The controversial reforms underway in Houston ISD rival the most dramatic overhauls of public schools in U.S. history. Educators and researchers are taking notes.