Join the Texas Observer in Houston on September 10
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| The Lingering Storm: 20 Years After Katrina—Stories of Hope and ActionJoin us in Houston on Wednesday, September 10, for an evening of reflection, storytelling, and conversation. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina reshaped the Gulf Coast and the country, we’re gathering to reflect on the storm’s legacy and highlight the strength, resilience, and action that followed in its wake.The Observer is excited to partner with Mother Jones, Reveal, and Capital B to host this very special event. |
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| Location: Julia Ideson Building, 550 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002 (map it)Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Program 7–9 p.m.
Admission: Donation-based (Suggested: $5) |
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| Reporting on Climate Change |
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| A compelling conversation featuring Soledad O’Brien, Garrison Hayes (Mother Jones), and Adam Mahoney (Capital B), exploring how Hurricane Katrina changed climate journalism—and how the media continues to cover today’s climate crises in vulnerable communities. |
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| Starting Over and Building Anew |
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| A roundtable on resilience and leadership, with former Houston Mayor Bill White, Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. (Hip Hop Caucus), and local leaders, moderated by the Texas Observer‘s Lise Olsen. |
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| We’d love to have you join us—and we’d be grateful if you could share this invitation with friends, family, and community members who might be interested. This is a community-centered event, and everyone is welcome.We’re also working on a livestream option, so stay tuned for more details soon.Thank you for your time and support. We look forward to seeing you in September as we honor the past and shape the future—together. |
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