Governance

Mapped: Flooding in the Gulf Coast via Satellite

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

Calculating Harvey's Aftermath

From fire ants to rising rents, Harvey brings a range of impacts.

Mapping Harvey Rainfall, Rescues and Resources in Houston

These five maps will help provide context as well as critical information for getting around Houston now.

Houston, Urbanization and Flooding: A Reading Guide

Hurricane Harvey is unprecedented, but not entirely unanticipated.

Why Texas Harvey Victims Should File Claims By Friday

A new law, set to take effect Friday, aims to crack down on frivolous insurance lawsuits but could also reduce the penalty fees for insurance companies for late payments.

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.

170 Public Markers Honor the Confederacy in Texas, and Counting

Many were built during the Civil Rights era, well after the Civil War.

In San Antonio, Armed Groups Oppose Confederate Statue's Removal

As Houston weighs what to do next, tension escalates in San Antonio.

Q+A: Energy and Houston's Future

Innovation is everything, but is Houston up to the challenge?

Streetlights and Crime in Houston: What's the Connection?

A new report sheds light on a much-debated topic.

Infill Development Could Make or Break San Antonio

Commentary: "It’s getting ugly out there," says architect Jim Bailey.

Pension Obligation Bonds Will Be on Houston’s Ballot

So what does that mean?

Houston Mirrors National Trends on Gay Marriage Attitudes

A national poll supports trends of increased acceptance of gay marriages in Houston.

Q+A: An L.A. Artist on His Year with LADOT

To help end traffic fatalities in Los Angeles, the city reached out to a local artist.

The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash

A new pilot program aims to change a persistent problem.