Insights

Urban Review: School Safety, New Urbanism and Racial Change in Suburban Atlanta and Hurricane Season

This week, the Texas governor's 40-point response to school shooting, a study of racial change in suburban Atlanta, prepping for hurricane season and more.

Map: Basketball Hoops Per Capita, City by City

Among the metrics in the latest ParkScore rankings, basketball hoops per 10,000 residents.

Urban Review: Houston's Poor Parks Score, State of Mobility and Picnic Tables

This week, a look at how Houston's parks compare to other large cities, homelessness after Harvey, a deep-dive into the picnic table and more.

How To Make Your City More Resilient

Hint: Start by making it more inclusive.

Chart: Sun Belt Cities Lead Population Growth

San Antonio, Phoenix and Dallas were among the cities with the biggest population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to census estimates.

When It Comes to Per Student Spending and State Funding, Houston and Other Large Texas School Districts Below National Average

Of the 21 largest school districts in Texas, none matched the national average for per student spending.

Report: After Donald Trump Took Office, ICE Transfers Jumped 60 Percent in Most Populous Texas County

Texas Tribune | Even before last year's protests, lawmaker scuffles and marathon committee hearings over "sanctuary" legislation, Texas counties were some of the most compliant when it came to immigration enforcement, a new study shows.

Deciphering the City Network

A new report looks at how mayors and cities have tried to address concerns and fill federal gaps through new networks.

Asthma, Safety Among Concerns For Pasadena Residents

A survey from several neighborhoods near the Ship Channel shows significant health burdens and highlights Harvey-related concerns.

Newly Released Data Show School Discipline Disparities

Both nationally and locally, newly released data reveal disciplinary disparities, as well as other gaps.

Urban Review: Black-White Wealth Gap Myths, Policing Pollution and The Starbucks Problem

This week, a breakdown of the myths behind many of the common explanations and proceed fixes for the black-white wealth gap, a plea for less pollution and more.

Houston Promises 50 Miles of New Bikeways in Next Year

With $10 million from one county precinct and an additional $5.5 million over five years from the city, the promise marks a step forward for the recent bike plan.

Texas Added Some Three Million People Between 2010 and 2017. Here's Where They Came From.

Half of the state's recent growth was thanks to natural increase.

Urban Review: Maternal mortality, suburban growth and a Houston model for Cleveland transit

This week, a look at the latest responses to the new study on Texas maternal mortality rates, a deep dive into growth in the Houston area and Houston as a model for Cleveland.

Texas Education Officials Promise Focus on Math, Reading After "Lagging" Report Card

Texas Tribune | National exam results show Texas and the nation stagnating in academic achievement for elementary and middle school students. Experts have different takes on what state education officials should do to fix it.