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Houston's Walkable Places Committee presents plan for more pedestrian-friendly city
A Q&A with Bill Baldwin, Houston planning commissioner and chair of the Walkable Places Committee, reveals his goals for Houston.
Houston landmarks according to you
We asked readers which Houston landmarks anchor their mental maps of the area. Here's what you said.
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How many Houston-area residents could lose health insurance if the ACA is repealed?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.
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