Beaumont Archives - Texas Housers

by Clinton R. McNair II September 17, 2018

Notes from the field: Charlton Pollard neighborhood works to change the pattern of neglect post-hurricane

Charlton Pollard Resident, Chris Jones, stands on Irving Street looking at a map of his neighborhood, “This area was affected byContinue Reading

by J.T. Harechmak April 18, 2018

Harvey Recovery Uncategorized

Field Notes: An unequal response to disaster in Beaumont

More than 48 inches of rain inundated Beaumont after Hurricane Harvey struck last August, and the deluge impacted people acrossContinue Reading

by June 19, 2015

Local issues

The Atlantic investigates segregated housing in Beaumont

Atlantic writer Alana Semuels visited Texas earlier this month to report on fair housing issues. Semuels has extensively covered housing for the magazine,Continue Reading

by January 28, 2015

Local issues State issues

HUD denies Beaumont housing plan that perpetuates segregation

The federal government will not support segregated housing in Beaumont, Texas. Yesterday the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Continue Reading

by John Henneberger January 20, 2015

Local issues National issues

Those who seek to limit Fair Housing law should be asked about Beaumont, Texas

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of the United States takes up a case about housing discrimination in Dallas that has brought nationalContinue Reading