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Research Over Coffee: How Trump’s Racist Remarks Fit a Pattern of GOP Rhetoric on Immigrants
The GOP front-runner’s attacks on Latinos are in line with the party’s ongoing anti-immigrant rhetoric, study finds
Take a Trip Inside Houston's Astrodome Archives
Libraries are documenting mementos and stories about the iconic stadium so it will live on – even if it’s demolished.
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
Houston to House New National Education Organization
Kinder Institute program will help researchers and school districts collaborate in new ways to benefit students Kinder Institute program will help researchers and school districts collaborate in new ways to benefit students
Houston’s next mayor will have to address the city’s mobility challenges. Here’s where he can start.
If You Want People to Stop Smoking, Show Them Their Neighbors Think it’s a Bad Idea
A new study suggests that where people live and who their neighbors are, could affect their likelihood to smoke while pregnant, despite health risks.
Ryan Holeywell | July 31, 2015 A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
A streetcar named disaster? Debate ensues as latest project debuts
Charlotte’s new streetcar system had a rough first week as it finds itself at the center of a broader discussion about the transportation mode
The Kinder Institute makes major strides in getting in the national discussion on cities
Kinder Institute gets new development director
As the organization expands, John Bradshaw will lead critical fundraising efforts
Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston
Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.
Houston’s Changing Views on Gay Marriage, in Three Charts
Though Texas elected officials oppose gay marriage, residents of its biggest city support it
Urban Insights From Around the Web
As part of a new weekly feature, the Urban Edge shares with readers the most interesting stories about cities from the previous week
The Most Interesting Affordable Housing in Houston
Development aims to offer options as community stands poised to gentrify
What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations
As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights
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