Governance

Property Taxes: How Houston Compares

Amid debate about tax rates and revenue caps in Houston, new report compares property taxes across the country.

Houston and Harris County Went Even More Blue in 2016. When Will Texas?

A boost in Hispanic voter turnout was credited for Democratic wins in Houston's Harris County, but will Texas follow?

Five Facts About the Sad State of Local Politics

Most mayoral elections included in the analysis went unopposed.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Scores Big Win With Pension Reform Vote

After years of attempts, pension reform in Houston is about to become reality.

How to Better Understand Houston's Complex Network of Parks

Focusing only on green space administered by the city government provides an incomplete picture.