Nina Patel

Reporter · Houston, TX

Nina Patel has a degree from the University of Houston and has spent 4 years covering arts and cultural events for Houstonia Magazine. She has a keen eye for storytelling that highlights the vibrant local arts scene.

2 stories from Nina Patel in Houston

Brave neighbors catch children jumping from a burning townhome in Houston Heights.

Real Estate

Neighbors spring into action as children jump from third-floor window in Houston fire

In a harrowing scene that unfolded in the Houston Heights neighborhood, a group of brave neighbors became unlikely heroes as they witnessed a desperate escape from a burning townhome. With flames licking at the windows and thick smoke billowing into the air, children were seen leaping from a...

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Pancho Claus performing at a holiday event in Houston

Arts

End of an era | Houston's Pancho Claus announces final performance after 45 years

As the sun sets on another December evening in Houston, a familiar figure is preparing to make his final appearance. Richard Reyes, the beloved creator of Pancho Claus , stands in front of a mirror, adjusting his signature sombrero and red suit adorned with festive decorations. For 45 years, Reyes...

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