Governance

Harris County Votes to Move Forward With First Phase of Astrodome Renovation

Harris County commissioners voted Tuesday to go forward with plans to raise the floor of the Astrodome and install 1,400 indoor parking spaces beneath it.

Experts Weigh in on Houston Mayor's Pension Proposal

Several panelists say they need more details before they can determine whether the plan is likely to succeed.

Examining the Math Behind Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's Pension Reform Plan

The Kinder Institute analyzes the details of Houston's new pension reform package and explains how it compares to efforts in other cities.

Houston Mayor Announces Pension Reform Package

Mayor Sylvester Turner says the plan will immediately reduce the city's unfunded liability by $2.5 billion. But not all the stakeholders are on board quite yet.

Suburban Sprawl and Poor Preparation Worsened Flood Damage in Louisiana

Craig E. Colten | September 6, 2016 If there is one lesson we have learned about floods, it is that records are made to be broken.