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FIFA World Cup Releases Plan To Reduce Trafficking Risks
NRG Stadium sits in Houston on March 12, 2026. The venue was chosen to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The Houston FIFA World Cup Host Committee has released a Human Rights Action Plan to combat the possible raised risk of human trafficking. Houston is…
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Rice gallery aims to connect students to Houston art
A Rice University student browses prints made by local artists at Archway Gallery in Montrose, Houston. Photo by Faith Choi, Houston Newsroom. Houston’s art scene continues to grow with local galleries, museums, and artists. This January, student-run Sleepy Cyborg Gallery at Rice University hosted a rebranding launch event at its new…
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Women refugee mentorship program fosters community in Houston
Amaanah Refugee Services hosts a gathering for Big Sister Circle cohort members where “Big Sister” mentors provide resources, training, and community for “Little Sister” participants. Photo courtesy Amaanah Refugee Services. Connecting 24 refugee women with community mentors, Amaanah Refugee Services this month launched their 2026 Big Sister Circle cohort. Big…
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Welcome to the Houston Newsroom
Houston Newsroom is a student-powered reporting project based at Rice University. Our mission is simple: listen carefully to Houston and tell stories about the people, places and ideas shaping the city. The newsroom is part of a journalism course at Rice where students work as reporters covering beats across the…
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