Deadline to comment on region's $132 billion transportation plan closes in two weeks
By 2045, the Greater Houston and Galveston area will be home to nearly 11 million people, according to the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
Dallas is whipping Houston in population growth, Census numbers reveal
Texas' largest metro areas are credited for 85 percent of the state's overall growth since 2010.
Four Texas counties had the highest numeric growth in America, according to new Census numbers
Counties with the largest growth are all located in the south and west, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates released Thursday.
Houston parks have a history of being built for the privileged, instead of children
According to a new study, Houston's children have less access to parks today than they did 70 years ago due to racial and class inequalities in park placement.
During a panel discussion Thursday, transportation experts spoke on how technology is changing urban mobility.
Two Texas highways labeled as freeways without futures, new report says
Austin's Interstate 35 and Dallas' Interstate 345 need to be reimagined, according to a report released April 3.
A proposed state bill would allow convicted felons serving their sentences to vote while on parole or probation.
Texas Public School Districts Get A-F Grades on Updated Tool From The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune updated their Texas Public Schools Explorer with 2017-2018 data this April.
Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border
Among those voicing opposition to the move are U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
How Immigrants' Recoveries Must Be Helped to Increase Our Region's Resilience, Report Says
A new report from the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative highlights the inequities immigrants face in natural disaster recovery.
How METRO Is Upgrading Its Tech Game
Some of Houston's public transportation stops are getting digital signs to make transit more informed.
Unpacking the Power of Privileged Neighborhoods
A new study shows that growing up in an affluent community brings “compounding privileges” and higher educational attainment—especially for white residents.
Time Is Running Out to Take Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's Survey
The survey was released in January and will close on March 30.
New Flood Alert System Along White Oak Bayou Warns Residents Immediately in Emergencies
With funding from the Kinder Institute, researchers from Rice University provide another Houston watershed with a flood alert system.
County, City Officials Maintain Smoke From Deer Park Fire Remains Safe For Residents
The fire started Sunday and has continued to burn for more than 48 hours, though county officials say there aren't any health concerns at the time.
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