Marissa Cummings
Houston Public Media
United States
Contact Marissa
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Marissa:
No Executions in Harris County This Year, Why?
The number of people being sentenced to death row by Harris County juries is shrinking. → Read More
No Executions in Harris County This Year, Why?
The number of people being sentenced to death row by Harris County juries is shrinking. → Read More
Forensics Report Shows What Guns Are Mostly Used For In Harris County
What is the result of someone pulling the trigger in Harris County? → Read More
Harmony Science Academy Competing In National $2 Million Science Contest
The applicants had to submit an idea that would solve real world issues in their community → Read More
Houston Job Growth Rate Exceeds U.S.
Hurricane Harvey caused a decline in job growth, but a regional economist says the city is bouncing back → Read More
Heightened Security In Place At Houston Churches After South Texas Shooting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said church shootings may be inevitable and faith leaders need to prepare → Read More
Heightened Security In Place At Houston Churches After South Texas Shooting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said church shootings may be inevitable and faith leaders need to prepare → Read More
A Tale Of Two Neighborhoods After Harvey
Two different neighborhoods, on opposite sides of Houston, but many of the same challenges as they recover from Harvey. → Read More
A Tale Of Two Neighborhoods After Harvey
Two different neighborhoods, on opposite sides of Houston, but many of the same challenges as they recover from Harvey. → Read More
Technology Common In The Oil Industry Is Now Being Used For Houston’s Forensic Science
The technology would be responsible for tracking close to 250,000 pieces of evidence the center receives annually → Read More
Technology Common In The Oil Industry Is Now Being Used For Houston’s Forensic Science
The technology would be responsible for tracking close to 250,000 pieces of evidence the center receives annually → Read More
District Court Judge Allows Undocumented Teenager To Get An Abortion In Texas
Despite the ruling, the State of Texas weighed-in on the case, telling the Federal Court in Washington D.C. that the teenager had no right to an abortion in Texas → Read More
District Court Judge Allows Undocumented Teenager To Get An Abortion In Texas
Despite the ruling, the State of Texas weighed-in on the case, telling the Federal Court in Washington D.C. that the teenager had no right to an abortion in Texas → Read More
Federal Lawsuit Settled Between Houston’s Teacher Union and HISD
Now that EVAAS won’t be used, the Houston Federation of Teachers hopes for a more hands on approach → Read More
Deadline For Voter Registration Is Today And Find Out What’s On This Year’s Ballot
Today is the deadline for voter registration, and for those with new addresses after Harvey, the Harris County Clerk is assuring residents that’s not a problem. → Read More
Deadline For Voter Registration Is Today And Find Out What’s On This Year’s Ballot
Today is the deadline for voter registration, and for those with new addresses after Harvey, the Harris County Clerk is assuring residents that’s not a problem. → Read More
Galveston Bay Has Been Negatively Impacted By Harvey
A local organization is making efforts to mitigate the effects the storm had on the coastal ecosystem → Read More
Galveston Bay Has Been Negatively Impacted By Harvey
A local organization is making efforts to mitigate the effects the storm had on the coastal ecosystem → Read More
WATCH: Conditions At A Makeshift Red Cross Shelter In Greenspoint Mall
Residents of the shelter have mixed reviews on its condition, but the Red Cross says they are doing their best to transition people back on their feet. → Read More
Lawsuit Filed Against The City Due to Back Log of Rape Kits
Lawyers representing the victim who filed the suit say immediate testing of the kits could stop serial rapists. → Read More