Urban Edge

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Houston Lags Behind Other Major Metros in Economic Gains

As oil slump hits Houston, other Sun Belt cities are enjoying faster economic growth.

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.

Employment, Income Up, According to the Latest Census Estimates

New Census today released Tuesday showed the first annual increase in real wages since 2007.

As slow disaster recoveries plague residents, some argue key to relief is 'precovery'

A system developed in South Texas could become a national model.

The Texas Demographic Revolution: Why Education Matters More Today Than Ever Before

During most of the last century, Texans didn’t need much education to strike it rich. That's changed.

Weekly Roundup: A Plausible Alternative To High School Suspensions

Historically, when a student acted out in school, he'd faced suspension. Today that's no longer the case, with more districts instead experimenting with 'restorative justice.'

What Downtown Plano’s Rebirth Can Teach Other Mid-Sized Cities

Things are going well for downtown Plano.

Now Hiring: Houston METRO Looks to Add Urban Designer

A year after redesigning its routes, Houston METRO is continuing to shake things up as it looks to add an urban designer to its executive office.

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.

Weekly Roundup: The Air We Breathe (When We're in Our Cars)

Think you're safe from pollution when you're inside your car with the windows rolled up? Think again.