Patricia Ortiz is a reporter for Houston Public Media, focusing on local news in the Houston area. She has also contributed to publications such as Enlace Latino NC, Report4America, Her Campus FSU, and Texas Public Radio. Patricia covers a wide range of topics including traffic safety, employment rates, healthcare, and community initiatives.
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Houston, Texas, United States (Local)
Patricia Ortiz focuses on local news in Texas, with an emphasis on government announcements and events. She particularly covers topics related to government & politics, health & wellbeing, energy, and pets.
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By: Patricia Ortiz
According to the report, 43% of respondents across all sectors reported experiencing a heat-related illness.
By: Patricia Ortiz
Houston is experiencing the biggest heat wave of the year with temperatures in the triple digits. Some areas of the region feel the heat more than others
By: Patricia Ortiz
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis said the plane was struggling to get altitude and clipped powerlines before crashing.
By: Patricia Ortiz
Residents say new management for the land their homes are on arrived in March and have since been making changes to property rules.
By: Patricia Ortiz
The competition also brings in about $20 million in economic impact to the city. Webber said about 37 HBCUs usually participate, and all participating bands receive $50,000 to go toward their institutions.
The new exhibit features birds from three different regions of the world, and is part of the Zoo's “Keeping our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign” that launched in 2017.
By: Patricia Ortiz
No refusal weekends mean a judge will be on duty to provide officers warrants so they can draw blood from suspected drunk drivers.
There have been at least two high-profile cases of infants that have been abandoned this month in the Houston region. The law allows an unharmed infant to be left at a “Safe Baby Site”, like a hospital or a fire station, without being questioned.
McIngvale said that he had cellulitis, but as of Tuesday he is back at work.
By: Patricia Ortiz
Patrick said part of the state's strategy is to build more plants, and considers this the “number one issue” for the next legislative session.
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