The first things to come following the $3.5 billion bond approval for METRONext
On Tuesday, voters approved the bond vote with 68% voting in favor.
The first things to come following the $3.5 billion bond approval for METRONext
On Tuesday, voters approved the bond vote with 68% voting in favor.
Sylvester Turner to face Tony Buzbee in runoff for Houston mayor
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Recent research suggests suburbanites and urbanites may live far more similar lifestyles than they realize.
Houston residents celebrate Buffalo Bayou Partnership's plans for the east side
The partnership and other city officials presented the plan, which aims to be authentic, connective, inclusive and resilient.
Austin named America's fastest-growing large city in 2019, report says
Both Dallas and Houston are among the top 40 fastest-growing large cities, according to the recent report.
Austin among global cities where carbon emissions are already falling
Austin's municipal operations aim to be carbon neutral by 2020, and they're on the way.
Report shows how small businesses fare in Houston compared to other American cities
A report from JPMorgan Chase Co.'s research institute reveals how small businesses in Houston fare compared to other large, American metros.
Analysis: Governments don’t fix problems they don’t recognize
This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans—and engages with them—about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Houston's Complete Communities to get 5G service
During a roundtable discussion Monday, Houston's mayor and others discussed the importance of 5G equity.
Federal transit funding could be tied to housing production if this bill passes
America has a shortage of 7.2 million affordable homes, and 8.1 million Americans spend more than half of their income on housing, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Texas cities 'surprisingly' featured in report about combating green gentrification
Park improvements and gentrification are said to go hand in hand, but a new report sheds light on how this trend can stop.
Texas is paying more for full-day pre-K. But some school districts are delaying.
How are Texas school districts using state pre-K funding to expand educational options for 3- and 4-year-olds? It depends where you look.
The urban debate involving scooters, bikes, pedestrians and cars needs to be reframed
From Central Park West to San Diego’s hip North Park neighborhood, cities are removing parking spaces, replacing them with bike lanes, and getting pushback from residents and business owners.
H-GAC approves more than $150 million for I-45 project to 'stay in line' for TxDOT funds
The committee committed an additional $51.5 million to go toward community planning and mitigation.
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