Insights

Spending on School Police Increases As Complaints, Arrests Decrease

A new report looks at school discipline data across Texas.

What Ben Carson at HUD Might Mean for Houston

In Houston, where debates about housing are fierce, questions remain about how a Carson-led HUD would operate.

Graduation Rates, Housing Prices and School Choice

In a district of choice, how do graduation rates impact housing prices?

Rice Professor Involved in Presidential Election Recount Effort

"Do I believe there's been hacking?" he says. "Not yet, nor do I believe that any theory of hacking has been roundly disproven."

New Report Urges More Sidewalks, Less Parking in Houston

Houstonians complain about traffic all the time, but in a new report, they offer solutions.

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?