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As Immigration Slows, What's Next for Houston's Hispanic Community?
What might a shift in the source of the Hispanic community's growth mean?
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Harris County's New Marijuana Policies Could Keep Doors From Being Closed on Users
Blacks are more than three times as likely as whites to be prosecuted for marijuana possession. Reforms in Harris County can help address that disparity.
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Study: Past Transit Habits Shape Future Ones in Dramatic Ways
Local governments could seize on the phenomenon in order to develop lifelong riders.
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What Happens When Teachers From Different Schools Start Collaborating
School inequities show up in the classroom. One approach seeks to mitigate that.
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Harris County No Longer Leads Country in Population Growth
After eight years at the top, Harris County falls to Maricopa County.
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Texas Has Big Potential To Get "Smart," But Time Is Of The Essence
No state in the country has a formal "smart city" implementation plan. Texas may be uniquely positioned to lead.
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Research Shines Light on Asthma Rate Disparities in Houston
Are measures like unemployment tied to asthma rates?
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Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable
Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?
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How Foreign Investment Fuels Hyper-Gentrification
How a rise in foreign investment is transforming how we think of urban spaces.
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Latest Podcast: Understanding Houston's Affordable Housing Crisis
In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss just how many people in Houston are feeling the effects of high housing prices. Then, we explore the policy solutions to this pressing problem.
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