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Rebekah Ward

Rebekah Ward

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Climate and Environment Reporter, Houston Chronicle

New York, Montreal, Houston, Bogota D.C.

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environment, race culture, civil rightsinequality, class identity

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Total articles 810

  • Flood basins increasingly double as community parks

    By Rebekah Ward Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified For 20 years, a four-story mound of dirt hasoverlooked Sunnyside near a bend in Sims Bayou, piled high with earth that the Harris County Flood Control District dug out to create a nearby floodwater detention basin. The site was never designed for public use. Now, the peak is surrounded by work trucks carting dirt and laying pathway reinforcements to turn it into a new park. Article continues below this ad"We don't generally have 60-foot-tall hills anywhere in Houston.

    By Rebekah Ward Verified · Houston Chronicle

    Apr. 14, 2025

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Houston Chronicle

The Houston Chronicle is a prominent daily newspaper and the largest in Texas, established in 1901 by Marcellus E. Foster. It has served as Houston's primary newspaper of record and has a rich history, including the introduction of a Sunday edition with color comics in 1905. The newspaper was acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 1987 and became Houston's sole major daily after purchasing the assets of the Houston Post in 1995. The Chronicle provides comprehensive print and digital news coverage, focusing on local, regional, and national events, particularly those relevant to the Houston area. It is known for its investigative journalism, opinion sections, and lifestyle features, including the "Bayou City History" project that documents significant milestones in Houston's history. The newspaper also maintains a vast archive of over a century of content, supporting research and education. With a broad readership, it serves local residents, businesses, and academic institutions, leveraging its extensive circulation for advertising opportunities.

Houston, Texas, United States

Founded: 1901