Houston mother faced eviction and almost skipped court, but showing up changed everything

For many, falling behind on rent can happen quickly. It can involve losing a job, an unexpected illness, or simply trying to keep up with rising everyday expenses.

Once that happens, an eviction notice may not be far behind.

In Harris County alone, more than 75,000 eviction filings were made last year, according to a recent Rice University Kinder Institute report…

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