Refugee Ban Reminds Us We Must Defend — Not Just Celebrate — Houston’s Diversity
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Diversity is at the heart of the moral blueprint of Houston. Its residents must work to preserve that.
Why Do Houstonians Move? Better Homes, Better Neighborhoods and Better Commutes
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New data sheds light on the reasons people change homes.
Hearing Sheds Some Light -- But Not Much -- on Carson's Vision for HUD
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The HUD nominee gets caught up in the debate about Trump's potential conflicts of interest as he tries to share his view of how government assistance should function.
Latest Podcast: The Struggles of Homeless Youth in Houston
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Houston is trying to solve youth homelessness. The Kinder Institute's Leah Binkovitz explains one young adult's journey.
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The city touts its affordable reputation. But how affordable is it really?
Though Affordable Housing Programs Show Promise, Delivery Lags
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City of Houston programs aim to revitalize areas and promote affordability.
5 Graphs That Help Explain Where Houston Stood in 2016
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A snapshot of some of the Kinder Institute's most important findings of 2016, presented visually.
The 6 Biggest Questions Facing Houston in 2017
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Municipal finance, education and flooding top our list.
A Year-End Message From Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton
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The Institute isn't just producing reports and blog posts, Fulton says. It's having an impact.
The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016
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The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.
What to Watch: A Rundown of Bills Filed So Far in Texas Legislature
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Everything from fireworks to pre-kindergarten is covered in the hundreds of Texas legislature bills filed early, check out some of the most interesting.
Spending on School Police Increases As Complaints, Arrests Decrease
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A new report looks at school discipline data across Texas.
Graduation Rates, Housing Prices and School Choice
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In a district of choice, how do graduation rates impact housing prices?
Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership
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New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.
How African Immigrants Are Creating a New Identity for Themselves in Houston
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A researcher discusses the group that's more than 60,000 strong in the Houston area.
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