Day on the Job (19)
Alexandra Woodfork trades the classroom and lesson plans for being a first-line emergency responder.
FOG Investigator Ines Flores does the dirty work of sewers and grease clogs
Kimberly Carrier answers the call for Houston 311
Written by Elise Marrion
From routine to the bizarre, 311 Master Agent Kimberly Carrier answers more than 100 calls a day.
LaTasha Smith’s compass points toward compassionate careers
Written by Elise Marrion
This community outreach coordinator provides housing answers for residents in need.
DON abates sizeable community eyesore and safety hazard
Written by Elise Marrion
A major Department of Neighborhoods project chips away at overgrown weeds and illegal dumping at Acres Homes properties spanning a city block.
Spend a day on the job with Shannon Rodriguez, a supervising engineer for Houston Public Works. Rodriguez works her magic when leaks threaten to disrupt drinking water operations.
Four-alarm foodie: David Paige feeds a hungry horde
Written by Elise Marrion
See what it takes to feed a firehouse with HFD Station 8 Capt. David Paige
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Terence O’Neill helps international community feel at home in Houston
Written by Elise Marrion
Office of New Americans and Immigrant Communities plays key role among Houston’s diverse residents.
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