Houston tackles redistricting dilemmas & The Woodlands takes stock of transit options

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Houston tackles redistricting dilemmas & The Woodlands takes stock of transit options

By Olivia Aldridge | 4:30 AM Aug 19, 2022 CDT

The brick roads in Freedmen's Town are a historic part of the area that residents work to preserve. (Sofia Gonzalez/Community Impact Newspaper)

The Aug. 19 episode of the Houston Breakdown hits on the latest updates from Houston's redistricting process and The Woodlands' efforts to understand residents' transit needs.

Community Impact's Houston City Hall reporter Sofia Gonzalez digs into Houston's proposed redistricting maps and the debate around which district should be home to the Freedman's Town community. Plus, The Woodlands reporter Andrew Christman breaks down the township considerations surrounding its downtown trolley system and park and ride program.

By Olivia Aldridge

Host & Producer

Olivia hosts and produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, the Austin Breakdown, the Houston Breakdown and the DFW Breakdown. She launched the podcasts after nearly three years as a reporter for the newspaper, covering public health, business, development and Travis County government for the Central Austin edition. Olivia worked as a reporter and producer for South Carolina Public Radio before moving to Texas. You can follow her on Twitter @ojaldridge.