Advocates Urge Change to Protect Undocumented Immigrants in Houston
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Vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, undocumented immigrants are fighting for change locally and nationally.
The Human and Economic Costs of Rescinding DACA
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called DACA recipients "part of the American fabric and future.”
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Uncertainty about accessing relief predated the federal government's announcement Tuesday, which added new concerns.
Calculating Harvey's Aftermath
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From fire ants to rising rents, Harvey brings a range of impacts.
Q+A: Energy and Houston's Future
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Innovation is everything, but is Houston up to the challenge?
In Houston, Walking For Health and Change
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The local branch of GirlTrek brings together black women to do a deceptively simple thing: walk.
Amenitizing Urban Waterways: Planning Public Space Improvements with Vulnerable Communities in Mind
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How can cities ensure that urban waterfront redevelopment benefits as many people as possible?
Following the Recession, More Children Live in High-Poverty Neighborhoods
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And it's impacting school readiness.
Understanding Misconceptions About Health Disparity in Houston
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Air pollution in Houston doesn't confine itself to low-income neighborhoods.
Houston Area Lost Affordable Housing Units Between 2000 and 2014
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Extremely low income families had fewer options in 2014 than they did in 2000, according to a new report.
Mapping Eviction Judgments in Houston
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Data shows sources of eviction hearings in Harris County
In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change
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With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.
Research Sheds Light on Benefits of Bilingual Immersion Programs in Schools
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The think tank's partnership with the Houston Independent School District is helping policymakers understand the best ways to craft programs that teach students to be fluent in English in Spanish.
National Housing Policies Leave Poor Families Behind
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"We already have a national housing program, it's just not for poor people," says author, Matthew Desmond.
"Can I Be Your Neighbor," Asks Houston Housing Campaign
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A new campaign looks to shift the affordable housing conversation in Houston.
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