Why the 100-Year Floodplain Needs to be Rethought
With flooding dubbed the "new normal" in the Houston area, do we need a better way to understand risk?
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HOUSING | DISASTER RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY
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More than 358,000 people between the ages of 25 and 64 are out of work in Harris County, according to a new report.
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DEMOGRAPHICS | SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY
The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash
A new pilot program aims to change a persistent problem.
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HOUSING
In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change
With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.
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Despite Drop In Oil Prices, Houstonians Are Unflinchingly Optimistic About Economy
Almost two-thirds of residents give the local job market a positive rating, even though the Houston area's unemployment rate exceeds the U.S. average.
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