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Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership
New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.
Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership
New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.
New Orleans Latest City to Grapple with Airbnb
The Crescent City moved to both legalize and regulate the short-term rental industry amid a housing shortage.
Voters Nationwide Support Transit, But Will Washington?
More than 30 communities nationwide approved ballot measures designed to support transit efforts.
In Houston, Voters Send a Strong Message About Criminal Justice Reform
Newly-elected sheriff and DA say they'll avoid locking up low-level offenders.
Despite Trump's Win, Texas Election Results Offer a Glimpse at Electorate's Shifting Demographics
Trump won Texas, but the numbers might reveal a shifting electorate.
Americans Aren't Voting in Local Elections
A new report shows just how low voter turnout is in local elections in many cities across the country.
Five K-12 Education Issues to Watch in Texas This Legislative Session
Funding, testing and other big education issues facing the 85th legislature in Austin.
Houston Mayor Says All Three Pension Boards Support Reform Deal
After a 7-2 vote from the firefighters' pension board, the pension deal goes next to city council.
Why We're Seeing the Re-Segregation of Schools -- and Understanding Its Impact on Students
Building on past research, a new study tries to determine what form of segregation contributes most to gaps in test scores between black, Hispanic and white students.
Understanding the Education Gamble on Houston Ballots This November
As the biggest school district in Texas, could Houston get the state to update its funding finally?
Charter Schools Do Little To Combat Racial Segregation, Says National Study
A new study looked at poverty, race and performance in charters and traditional public schools across the country.
Richard Florida: Houston Has an Inequality Problem
Houston may be an economic juggernaut, but the world's most famous urbanist says the city is leaving many behind.
Study: Trump is Wrong About Immigrants Being Violent Criminals
"No evidence links Mexican or undocumented Mexican immigrants specifically to violent or drug-related crime," a new study concludes, undermining the candidate's claims.
Houston Is a "Knowledge Capital," According to a New Report. But Is It a "Global Giant?"
A new report from the Brookings Institution seeks to categorize major cities. It says Houston's a "knowledge capital." But it's not a "global giant" (or at least not yet).
As Austin, Dallas Housing Markets Heat Up, Houston Cools
A new index ranks the top 25 most active housing markets looking at the year ahead.
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