Karla Leyja
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Zika Concerns Keep Texas Gold Medalist Away From Rio
Former Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson turned down an invitation to this year's Games because she fears risking exposure to the virus. → Read More
Zika Concerns Keep Texas Gold Medalist Away From Rio
Former Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson turned down an invitation to this year's Games because she fears risking exposure to the virus. → Read More
In the Heights A Century-Old Ban Stands In The Way Of Business
Alcohol sales have been heavily restricted in the Heights since 1912, but one group is trying to change that. → Read More
How Jacinto City Got A Rural Grant For Public Safety
This marks the first time a city in the mostly urban district received a rural grant. → Read More
Wheelchairs Collide In New Rugby Camp For Women
“I spent my whole life on the sidelines, and so now for there to be a sport that I can get in the air and be part of a team and just—you know, it’s okay to ram chairs—very cool feeling.” → Read More
Wheelchairs Collide In New Rugby Camp For Women
“I spent my whole life on the sidelines, and so now for there to be a sport that I can get in the air and be part of a team and just—you know, it’s okay to ram chairs—very cool feeling.” → Read More
First Zika-Linked Microcephaly Case Identified in Harris County Baby
This is the first case in Texas of an infant born with microcephaly testing positive for the Zika virus. → Read More
Rice University-Based OpenStax Expands Program For Free College Textbooks
Textbook prices for college students rise more and more every year. But one Houston-based organization is working to lighten that load. → Read More
Rice University-Based OpenStax Expands Program For Free College Textbooks
Textbook prices for college students rise more and more every year. But one Houston-based organization is working to lighten that load. → Read More
Keeping Safe At Pools During The Texas Summer Heat
As the temperature rises across Greater Houston, more and more people are headed to the pool. But officials caution this popular summer activity can sometimes be hazardous. → Read More
Honoring Houston’s Diversity Through Immigrant Heritage Month
June was Immigrant Heritage Month in the US. Hear what some members of Houston's immigrant community have to say about their experiences. → Read More
5,000 Kids Compete In Harris County Street Olympics
Over the next 2 months, more than 5,000 children will compete for Olympic gold...without ever leaving the city of Houston. → Read More