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09/28/2016

UPDATE (3:31 p.m.): The city has announced through AlertHouston that the emergency repair has been completed, the 96" valve at Clinton Park is now open and the line is back in service.

BREAKING: Moments ago in an AlertHouston email, the City of Houston has warned residents in a large area of UH, the first and third wards, Washington street, downtown, EaDo, and the Medical Center of possible low water pressure as the city repairs a leak in a 96" water main at the 8800 block of Clinton Drive.

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09/28/2016

The University has issued a statement on Instagram stating the City of Houston will be performing an "emergency repair" on a 96-inch water main tomorrow (Tues. 9/28) morning at 8:30 a.m.

Changes in pressure, direction of flow, and discoloration may result.

It's unknown if this repair is related to last week's discoloration.

The Cougar Paw continues to seek answers from the city regarding last week's discoloration. The city continues to be unforthcoming.

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09/27/2016

In future, KTRK might do a five-second Internet search for data, and also learn the difference between actual UH student housing and a private property owner who’s set up camp within a few minutes’ drive between UH and its collegiate neighbor, Texas Southern University, in order to exploit the student housing market.

It may save them some embarrassment.

Read more at: http://thecougarpaw.com/2016/09/what-abc-13-gets-wrong-about-uh-student-housing-crime/

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by Alex Colvin '17

09/25/2016

On to the next one ... 4-0.

09/25/2016

VICTORY! takes Texas State 64-3. 🐾

09/24/2016

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09/22/2016

CONTINUING COVERAGE: Moments ago UH stated in an email that campus tap water is safe for consumption.

Limited dining services will continue tonight, but all dining establishments will resume normal service tomorrow morning.

The Cougar Paw has been unable to confirm the source of the discoloration at this time but is continuing to seek answers from the city.

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09/22/2016

The water has been approved by the city and our quad-filter reverse osmosis filtration system is working overtime, so we are back to full menu today!! Many thanks for everyone's patience!

09/21/2016

LOOKING FOR CLEAN WATER?! We will have our water dispenser outside our office (2nd Floor of SC North) so you can get free, clean water!!! We're also providing cups and water bottles. We will be set up until the Student Centers close tonight.

09/21/2016

The caffeine shakes are starting to overtake campus, so our dear friends (and UH Alum), Katz Coffee, are fresh roasting and brewing your coffee for you off-site to make sure you can stay awake for that Org Chem class! The Nook is open and serving fresh drip coffee, fresh squeezed juices, and bottled drinks until the city solves this crisis.

09/21/2016

CONTINUING COVERAGE: The "University of Houston is recommending our campus community avoid drinking tap water on campus at this time."

In phone calls, the City said they are working on resolving "the problem" but refused to provide "any updates" on the issue here at UH.

When contacted, the University provided no information to The Cougar Paw beyond that contained in the "Emergency Alert."

In a University issued an "Emergency Alert" email at 6 a.m. this morning, the University stated that they are working with the city to identify the problem, flush the discolored water, and correct the issue.

Samples are being expedited for testing by both the University and the City.

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