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Elizabeth Trovall covers immigration and health care for Marketplace from Houston. Previously, she worked as The Houston Chronicle’s immigration reporter. Her coverage included the “Haitian Odyssey” series, which detailed the cross-continental journeys of Haitian migrants.
Elizabeth’s first journalism job was at Business News Americas in Santiago, Chile. A dedicated public radio nerd, she also worked and interned at NPR stations in Houston, Marfa and Austin, Texas, and Columbia, Missouri. Her reporting has earned recognition from the Headliners Foundation of Texas, Best of the West, NABJ, NASW and others. She was also a 2023 Livingston finalist.
Like any good Texan, Elizabeth is a fan of Selena, H-E-B and breakfast tacos.
Latest Stories (117)
New fees and new tech may curb methane emissions
Mar 18, 2024
More accurate means of measurement could help curtail the greenhouse gas, a potent contributor to climate change.
Why are sports brands overstocked?
Mar 13, 2024
Adidas posted an annual loss for the first time in more than 30 years, citing inventory issues.
Is it possible that the economy has landed softly enough?
Mar 11, 2024
Fed Chairman Powell told a congressional committee not to expect a victory lap when and if the Fed decides it has finally beaten inflation.
How safety concerns over Boeing planes affect the air travel industry
Mar 11, 2024
Many travelers still prioritize the cost of travel over which airplane they will fly in.
New H1-B visa rules give workers more autonomy
Mar 8, 2024
It’s H-1B season, which means U.S. companies are once again competing for a limited number of spots— 85,000 — in a visa lottery. Registration opened this week after the federal government revamped the application process.
SEC adopts rule making companies disclose climate risks
Mar 7, 2024
The rules are softer than those initially proposed.
Higher ed expands in prisons as students prepare for life on the outside
Mar 6, 2024
Schools are seeking government approval to start degree programs after financial aid for incarcerated students was fully reinstated.
Suburban home values were up 5.6% last year
Mar 6, 2024
But suburban owners still want to be close to downtown amenities.
Nursing leaders are leaving their jobs amid broader industry shortage
Mar 5, 2024
Close to one third of hospital nurse leaders may leave in the next year, per a survey from AMN Healthcare, a major healthcare talent acquisition firm.
New routes offer opportunity for budget airlines — and travelers
Feb 28, 2024
Vacation season is not far away. Fancy a direct flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh or Salt Lake City to Ontario, California?