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Of the 21 largest school districts in Texas, none matched the national average for per student spending.
Of the 21 largest school districts in Texas, none matched the national average for per student spending.
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.
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.
Houston Suburbs Are Booming, But Harris County Is Not
The Houston metro area has lost some of its population growth edge, but most of the decline is coming from its urban core.
Urban Review: Great Places, Empty San Diego Houses and New, Post-Harvey Development Regulations
This week, a look at the Great Places of Texas, new estimates of houses sitting vacant in San Diego, zoning fights in Los Angeles and Houston's new development regulations.
Urban Review: Census Concerns, Income Inequality and Unspent Hurricane Ike Money
This week, Southern city planning, Census questions, national trends in income inequality and more.
Tour Houston's Newest Mixed-Use SRO Complex
New Hope Housing's latest project is a transit-oriented, mixed use model for affordable housing development.
The Relationship Between Spatial Mismatch, Transit and Black-White Unemployment Gaps
When it comes to negotiating the spatial mismatch between jobs and people, does race factor in?
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