How Houston’s East End finally got transit
METRO’s Green Line began service this weekend in Houston’s East End. But if the community hadn’t demanded better service 40 years ago, it might not have the transit line it now enjoys.
Medical Centers Can Serve as a Catalyst for Cities
They have a lot to offer.
Global Lens, Local Focus: How Brownsville turned tragedy into opportunity
Site of tragedy now showing signs of life.
Houston Business and Civic Leader aim to Close the Skills Gap
In Houston, there’s a growing recognition that offering training to fill “middle skills” jobs can strengthen the local economy and improve the earnings of residents.
Reinventing Economies: An academic round table discussion with Mary Walshok
Cities can dramatically improve their economic competitiveness if their industries learn to collaborate, Dr. Mary Walshok said at the Kinder Institute on Thursday.
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