• Sugar Land char house project moves forward & Harris County Jail faces overcrowding
    Jan 27 2023

    Community Impact reporter Jack Dowling discusses plans for the historic Imperial Sugar Char House development in Sugar Land. Reporter Rachel Carlton digs into the challenges currently facing Harris County Jail.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard.

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    19 mins
  • Houston ISD again faces possible state takeover & Cypress Creek advocates eye new drainage district
    Jan 20 2023

    This episode looks at the latest development in the Texas Education Agency’s effort to have the state take over governance of Houston ISD, as well as an upcoming strategy to help mitigate future flooding in the Cypress Creek watershed. Guests include Community Impact editor Shawn Arrajj and reporter Emily Lincke.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Holly Galvan Posey and editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

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    15 mins
  • Biden authorizes start of Coastal Texas Program & The Woodlands attracts corporate operations
    Jan 13 2023

    Community Impact reporter Daniel Weeks discusses next steps for the Coastal Texas Program now that it has the federal green light. Also on this episode, reporter Jessica Shorten brings details on the growing trend of companies in the life sciences sector bringing operations to The Woodlands.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Sierra Rozen and editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

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    15 mins
  • Houston grows commitment to clean energy & Texas sees high maternal mortality rates
    Jan 6 2023

    The first episode of the Houston Breakdown podcast in 2023 dives into Houston's shift toward clean energy and how the Texas Legislature is set to address startling data on maternal mortality. Community Impact reporters Leah Foreman and Hannah Norton weigh in.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

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    18 mins
  • Houston’s 2022 in review
    Dec 23 2022

    For the final episode of 2022, Olivia sits down with Community Impact's Houston managing editors Matt Stephens and Kelly Schafler to discuss some of the biggest stories from the past year.

    Episodes will return on Friday, Jan. 6.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

     

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    19 mins
  • Houston housing market shows remains unaffordable & Texas Legislative Session gears up
    Dec 16 2022

    Community Impact reporter Jack Dowling brings insights on the Houston residential real estate market, including new data from the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center. Later on, reporter Hannah Norton gives a preview of the upcoming Texas Legislative Session.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Holly Galvan-Posey and editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

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    18 mins
  • Houston tackles illegal dumping issues & study reveals high rates of local subsidence
    Dec 9 2022

    Community Impact editor Shawn Arrajj discusses how a U.S. Department of Justice investigation is putting a spotlight on illegal dumping and cleanup practices in Houston. Also, reporter Asia Armour shares findings from a University of Houston study that revealed serious subsidence issues in several Houston suburbs, including Katy.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Sierra Rozen and editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

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    17 mins
  • Chip shortage fuels expensive Houston auto market & Pearland seeks accountability for budget error
    Dec 2 2022

    Community Impact reporter Lizzy Spangler discusses a semiconductor chip shortage that is contributing to an expensive car market for Houston consumers. Plus, reporter Daniel Weeks returns with an update on Pearland's response to the budget error that has put a $10 million dent in the city's general fund.

    The Houston Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Holly Galvan Posey and editing by Marie Leonard.

    ***Link to patron program: www.communityimpact.com/patron

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    13 mins