Andrea Slaydon
Senior Investigative and Special Projects Producer
Award-winning TV producer and content creator. My goal as a journalist is to help people. Faith and family motivate me. Running keeps me sane.
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HOAs vs neighborhood associations: Understanding the difference
Read full article: HOAs vs neighborhood associations: Understanding the differenceIf you live in the Houston area, you’ve probably noticed some new developments in your neighborhood. Whether it’s remodeling updates on someone’s home or developers breaking ground on a new project, construction is happening all over the city.
Who is responsible for cluster mailbox repairs? Audit shows even USPS is confused
Read full article: Who is responsible for cluster mailbox repairs? Audit shows even USPS is confusedMany residents across Houston, from Stafford to Kingwood, have faced a troubling issue: they get little help after vandals and thieves damage cluster mailboxes in their subdivisions. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) informs them that they and their homeowners associations (HOAs) must cover the costs of repairs or replacements.
‘It’s a disaster’: USPS audit reveals mail theft costs customers thousands of dollars
Read full article: ‘It’s a disaster’: USPS audit reveals mail theft costs customers thousands of dollarsArmed robberies of mail carriers, involving stolen mail and master mail keys, have cost customers hundreds of thousands of dollars. KPRC Investigative reporter Amy Davis has repeatedly asked the U.S. Postal Service what it is doing to protect mail.
Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup options
Read full article: Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup optionsHomeowners in Houston are increasingly considering battery backup systems to mitigate the inconvenience of power outages.
There are 1,600 active Houston water leaks. What happens after you report a leak?
Read full article: There are 1,600 active Houston water leaks. What happens after you report a leak?You see it all of the time around Houston. Water bubbling out of the ground or spewing from the curb from a busted water pipe. You’ve asked us what is taking so long for the city to fix all the water leaks.
7 things to ask before hiring tax help + free tax locations in Houston
Read full article: 7 things to ask before hiring tax help + free tax locations in HoustonYou might be considering hiring someone to help you file your taxes. With numerous tax preparation ads circulating both in town and on social media, it can be challenging to determine who is trustworthy enough to handle your sensitive financial information and money.
Murders of Mary Morris: 2 Houston women with shared name, no relation, but killed days apart
Read full article: Murders of Mary Morris: 2 Houston women with shared name, no relation, but killed days apartTwo women with the same name (by complete coincidence) were murdered days apart. Nearly 25 years later, their murder remains unsolved.