Cindy Rivas Alfaro

Houston

Editor-in-Chief at The Daily Cougar

Writer at Cooglife

Opinion Assistant at Houston Chronicle

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'THC saved my life': What Texans want Gov. Abbott to know about a ban | Opinion

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Lisa Gray |Cindy Rivas Alfaro

THC products are widely available in Texas. But this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott might sign a ban into law. Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographerWill Texas ban THC products? The question is now down to Gov. Greg Abbott, who must decide by Sunday whether to sign a ban into law. Earlier this week, we asked what you'd like the governor to know. We got 112 responses. Of those, only one supported an outright ban.
Should Gov. Abbott ban THC in Texas?

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Lisa Gray |Cindy Rivas Alfaro

Gov. Greg Abbott hasn't yet decided whether he'll approve or veto a bill that would ban THC products in Texas. “I’m going to give it the thoughtful consideration from every angle that it deserves,” he said recently. What would you like the governor to know? Please let me hear! We'll accept responses through midnight Wednesday, and will publish a selection of them in the Chronicle. — Lisa Gray
Moods of Houston's Pride Month

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Lisa Gray |Cindy Rivas Alfaro

From the 2024 Official Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration, held in downtown Houston. For vintage photos of Houston Pride celebrations, scroll through the photo gallery. Ishika Samant/Staff photographerFile photo from June 28, 1980. Original photographer's caption: "Gay Pride Week Parade on Westheimer." For more vintage photos of Houston Pride celebrations, scroll through the slideshow.
The most surprising stuff in Houstonians' hurricane-prep kits

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Lisa Gray |Cindy Rivas Alfaro

Non-essential essentials for hurricane prep: Battery-operated string lights for long power outages, and perfume for those days when you really need a shower. Kristina Strasunske/Getty ImagesLast week we asked the most surprising thing in your hurricane-prep kit or go bag. Here, lightly edited, are some of our favorite answers. Brooke Bailey, Houston resident: I always have a small bottle of perfume.
UH pauses federal research grants due to Trump’s executive orders, attacks on DEI continue

Feb 19, 2025 | thedailycougar.com | Cindy Rivas Alfaro

Wednesday afternoon, President Renu Khator sent an email to the UH community explaining the impact of President Donald Trump’s federal orders regarding federal funding for research. Several science-based grants will be affected by the federal order that will reduce the cap to 15% on indirect costs to grants with several UH federal grants already paused or stopped.
UH rape suspect arrested, in custody

Feb 18, 2025 | thedailycougar.com | Cindy Rivas Alfaro

Tuesday afternoon, Eric Latroy Brown, 40, was arrested at the Texas Street and Emmanuel Street intersection. Authorities say Brown was riding the METRORail when a civilian spotted him which led to his arrest. “Investigators say an officer monitoring METRO cameras also recognized Brown. He was arrested at that intersection and taken into custody without incident,” said authorities.
UH confirms scooter robbery connection, suspect arrested

Feb 14, 2025 | thedailycougar.com | Cindy Rivas Alfaro

On Friday evening, UH sent out an email to students stating that the two scooter robberies on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 are connected and the suspect has been charged with two counts of felony robbery. Steven Marquize Simon was arrested on Feb. 12 for the scooter robberies and remains in custody. There are no updates on the robbery of a cellphone that occurred on Feb. 11 and the sexual assault that occurred on Feb. 7.
Scooter incidents possibly related, police say

Feb 12, 2025 | thedailycougar.com | Cindy Rivas Alfaro

Wednesday afternoon, UH sent an email with updates to the UH community regarding the recent crimes on campus. The police believe the scooter incidents could be related. There is no connection between the robberies and the sexual assault. In order to combat the rise in crime, UH has doubled the amount of security officers on campus. Security is now stationed at six of the parking garages and 10 lots.
Letter from the editor: UH continues to fail its students

Feb 11, 2025 | thedailycougar.com | Cindy Rivas Alfaro

It saddens me to have to write this. What happened on Friday night should not have happened. It’s the accumulation of errors the University has failed to correct regarding their safety priorities. Time and time again, students have asked for better lighting, more security, a tighter leash around UHPD’s patrols and just an overhaul of the University’s concern for its students’ safety. It’s fair to say that the University has not prioritized student safety at all.
The Ideal Book For You To Read Over The Winter Break

Dec 9, 2024 | cooglife.com | Cindy Rivas Alfaro

You’ll have quite some time on your hands over the break. Wondering how you should spend it? Nothing is better than sitting down on the couch, or even outside on the grass, with a book in your hand. Take this quiz to narrow down your book selection for the upcoming break! A. Apple ciderB. Pumpkin spice latteC. Hot chocolateD. WineE. EggnogA. A plane ticket B. New furnitureC. Friends, booze and bad ideasD. Everlasting loveE. Comedy show ticketsA. Here for a good time, not a long timeB.