A center in Katy for children with autism is filling a much-needed space for care. Texas ABA Center opened its first location in Katy with more to come.
Monique Welch
Monique Welch covers diverse communities for the Houston Landing. She was previously an engagement reporter for the Houston Chronicle, where she reported on trending news within the greater Houston region and across Texas, and occasionally contributed to the Chronicle's race and identity newsletter, HouWeAre. A native Baltimorean and previous Tampa resident, Monique joined the Chronicle in the summer of 2021 after nearly four years at the Tampa Bay Times, where she worked on all things digital, launched the newspaper's first race and identity newsletter, Regarding Race, and covered local news. Monique holds a bachelor's degree in Communications and Media Studies from Goucher College.
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City of Houston seeks estimates for new equipment at Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
While one inoperable exercise machine was repaired for $600, the rest at the MMSC, serving people with disabilities, are too old to fix.
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AfroTech, leading global tech conference for Black professionals, makes Houston debut
Houston’s leadership in energy, health care and aerospace with its emerging tech scene attracted AfroTech, a global conference for Black professionals.
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Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission drafts policy recommendations, key initiatives in report
The commission was created in June 2023 to provide guidance to the Harris County Commissioner’s Court. On Tuesday, it delivered on its promise.
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‘Safety on wheels’: Body Freedom mobile exhibit stops in Houston after presidential election
A traveling exhibit focused on bodily autonomy made its Houston debut following an election season in which reproductive rights was a hot topic.
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Houston’s Pleasantville precinct once held the highest voter turnout in Texas. Not this election
The historic Black east Houston community that once had the highest voter turnout in the state hit an all-time low this year.
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Houston parasport expo Metal and Muscle fosters connections for people with disabilities
The event is a training ground for athletes vying for the Paralympics and newcomers to adaptive sports, but also fosters independence and community.
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Harris County begins sale of fireworks for Diwali, a historical first for holiday in Houston
Houstonians can now buy fireworks during Diwali, thanks to a house bill passed last month. Sales were previously allowed only in July and December.
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The Houston area has the largest disabled population in Texas. Employers shouldn’t count them out
Many employers don’t understand how to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace. Advocates say they’re missing out on attracting a key workforce.
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‘Theater gave me my voice’: How a Muslim playwright found a stage in Houston’s theater scene
Tazeen Zahida pursued her passion with the launch of TeeZee Productions in 2018. Today, she operates one of the only South Asian theaters in Houston.