Governance

What do Houston’s mayoral candidates think of our obesity epidemic?

Upcoming debate aims to shed light on public health issues

In Texas ‘colonias,’ third-world conditions are the norm

Some residents near the border scrape by without access to electricity or clean water

When, exactly, do protests become riots?

Media coverage focused on “thugs” can distract from broader concerns

It’s Scary Just How Little We Know About Local Elections

There’s no centralized hub for elections info, so key questions about democracy remain unanswered. With new funding from the Knight Foundation, we’re changing that.

Moody’s Gives Houston Negative Outlook

The city's economy is booming, but the city's finances aren't quite as rosy