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After Hurricane Katrina, evacuees changed Houston and the city changed them

Summary

After Hurricane Katrina, over 100,000 people fled to Houston. This movement impacted both the evacuees and the city itself.

Key Facts

  • Over 100,000 people evacuated to Houston due to Hurricane Katrina.
  • The article shares stories of two men in a barbershop and a doctor in a clinic who were evacuees.
  • The evacuees influenced Houston's culture and ways of living.
  • Houston provided refuge and assistance to the evacuees.
  • Personal accounts show how individuals adjusted to their new lives in Houston.

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