Governance

Harvey Reflections: A Tech Community Comes of Age

"We were prepared. We were ready to work for 48 hours."

Harvey Reflections: Opening Homes for Disaster Relief

The government response was critical during Harvey. But Ed Pettitt, who hosted evacuees in his Third Ward home through Airbnb, said citizen response was the most impressive.

Harvey Reflections: Strengthening Community

A Super Neighborhood president who wants to see his community stronger than before Harvey.

How To Get Serious About Flooding After Harvey From the Feds to the Flood Control District

According to one expert at Rice University.

Comparing Harvey to Houston's Past Storms

How does a 1,000-year flood compare?

The 'New Urbanism' Movement Might Be Dead

City revival has ceased to be a radical idea, and that’s a good thing.

The State of Local Democracy in Houston and Harris County

This report looks at local elections in Houston and Harris County.

How Harris County's Federal Bail Lawsuit Spreads Beyond Houston

Texas Tribune | As the legal fight over Harris County bail procedures and their impact on poor misdemeanor defendants makes its way through the courts, other counties take note.

Estimates Show The Houston Neighborhoods With the Most Flooding

Still just estimates, but the analysis is a start to understanding the damage.

Advocates Urge Change to Protect Undocumented Immigrants in Houston

Vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, undocumented immigrants are fighting for change locally and nationally.

The Human and Economic Costs of Rescinding DACA

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called DACA recipients "part of the American fabric and future.”

In the Wake of Harvey and Federal Announcement on DACA, Disaster Relief for Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families

Uncertainty about accessing relief predated the federal government's announcement Tuesday, which added new concerns.

Health Concerns As Harvey Cleanup Continues

Stay safe out there!

Mapped: Flooding in the Gulf Coast via Satellite

More maps confirm the massive scale of Harvey's devastation.

Los Angeles Program Pays Homeowners to Repair Sidewalks

More than 1,000 people have applied for the program that helps homeowners share sidewalk costs with the city.