"Take Gulfton Back"

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KTRK-TV
06/17/2022

Gulfton is a SW Houston neighborhood whose online profile boasts a culturally diverse international community with over 50 languages spoken. The roughly 3.5 sq mile neighborhood is made up mostly of apartment complexes and is home to immigrant families from all over the world.  

With 98% of the students in the neighborhood schools coming from economically disadvantaged families, and up to 14 crimes reported a day, ABC 13 journalists Francisco Barragan & Richard Guerra spotlight a member of the community who has made it her mission to “Take Gulfton Back.” A longtime apartment manager turned community activist, Tammy Rodriguez  is leading the charge to empower this community to not only speak up and be heard, but also work together to keep each other safe and hold elected officials accountable. Tammy wants to take Gulfton back and she's got a plan to do it. We follow her as she organizes marches and talks to city/county leaders to get what they need.

“You have shed light on our community, and I have been contacted by many who want to help us. [I am] truly grateful from the bottom of my heart,” said Rodriguez..

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