During an event The Texas Tribune hosted Tuesday as part of our “Road From Rita” series, audience members at Lamar University shared stories about the difficulties of evacuating ahead of Rita in 2005. Hear them describe what they went through.
Texas Tribune Staff
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Revisit Our Road From Rita Series
Before Hurricane Rita hit the Southeast Texas coast on Sept. 24, 2005, there was a disaster of another kind. The evacuation was marked by crowded roads and frustrated residents. But officials say they’re better prepared now. Read our seven-part “Road From Rita” series, done in collaboration with the Beaumont Enterprise.
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Video: The Road From Hurricane Rita
Here’s video of our discussion on the lessons learned from Hurricane Rita and its aftermath. The conversation, which we presented with the Beaumont Enterprise, took place at Lamar University in Beaumont.
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Deconstructing the Session: What Happened Under the Dome?
During the 84th legislative session, state lawmakers had 140 days to pass a budget and other bills they thought were priorities for Texas. In this special collaboration with Texas Standard, we look at the big takeaways from the session.
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The Session is Over, but Our Coverage Lives On
During the 84th legislative session, the Tribune kept you updated daily on the various policy debates and legislative votes at the Texas Capitol. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see all of that coverage, discover the fate of every bill and learn even more.
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Lawmaker Trivia: How Well Do You Know Your State Legislators?
You’ve spent the last five months with them — but how well do you really know Texas’ state legislators? Take our House and Senate trivia quizzes to find out.
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Lawmaker Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Texas Senate?
For five months, you’ve watched lawmakers spar, shout and lob parliamentary bombs. But how well do you really know the members of the Texas Senate? Take our quiz to find out.
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Lawmaker Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Texas House?
For five months, you’ve watched lawmakers spar, shout and run out the clock. But how well do you really know the members of the Texas House? Take our quiz to find out.
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Livestream: How’d the Texas Senate Do?
We’re livestreaming our discussion on the 84th legislative session with state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso.
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Livestream: Watch Texas Legislators in Action
You can catch all of the debate in the Texas House and Senate using our livestream, courtesy of the Texas Legislature. Check it out and stay up to date on the issues they’re debating with our Texas Legislative Guide.