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Gap between income growth and housing cost increases continues to grow
As of March 2019, only a handful of the largest metropolitan areas had housing markets that would be considered "healthy."
Gap between income growth and housing cost increases continues to grow
As of March 2019, only a handful of the largest metropolitan areas had housing markets that would be considered "healthy."
Proposed federal bill takes aim at reducing rising pedestrian deaths in America
A "complete street" is designed to provide safe and accessible transportation options for all modes of travel and all people of all ages and abilities.
Houston extends minimum parking exemptions into East End, Midtown
Car-centric Houston gets a little less car-centric.
Understanding serial eviction filers
Why do property owners file evictions against the same tenant over and over? A new study of Atlanta-area eviction filings considers the practice.
Which HISD locations will expand full-day pre-K
Research shows pre-K can have meaningful impacts on school readiness and future outcomes.
How many Houston-area residents could lose health insurance if the ACA is repealed?
A lot, according to new estimates.
It's been more than 10 years since lawmakers have raised the federal minimum wage, which is the longest period in history that it's stayed stagnant.
Houston considers changes to juvenile curfew ordinance
With the curfew up for regular review, the mayor has promised significant changes to the ordinance before an expected July 17 city council vote.
Job automation may negatively impact women’s job opportunities more than men’s, report shows
Automation and artificial intelligence technologies will displace men and women fairly equally over the next decade, but women may find more difficulty in that transition.
A new report shows both Dallas and Houston as cities where people are wanting to rent next.
Across the country, cyclist and pedestrian deaths rose in 2018 while overall traffic deaths declined
Houston, meanwhile, has made big promises for more bikeways and safer streets for all.
HOAs are spreading. But at what cost to cities?
Almost 60 percent of new single-family home construction today is in an HOA, according to the study.
At one year, Houston's Community Land Trust charts progress, confronts questions
The effort aimed at creating long-term housing affordability faces some challenges as it looks to expand.
Houston among the most politically-polarized cities in America, analysis finds
A FiveThirtyEight analysis found Democrats and Republicans tend not to live side-by-side, even when they live in the same city and Houston is no exception.
Even with new funding, pre-K still isn't the norm in Texas
In May, the Texas House and Senate approved HB-3, which provides around $11.6 billion in funding for public schools.
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