Pope's story reflects the struggles of many low-income residents in Houston, highlighting the increasing difficulty of securing stable housing amid rising rental prices and lost income.
"Life at the Great Value Inn was particularly grim. Their room was cramped, and the neighborhood, Gulfton, was rough: an average of 14 crimes were logged daily, making it unsafe to live in."
"Without her car, Pope lost her job as a delivery driver, which plunged them further into instability. The constant threat of crime and dislocation loomed over their days."
"The couple worked construction jobs for $15 an hour, trying to maintain some semblance of stability, yet the struggle was palpable with rising rents and housing insecurity in the city."
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