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Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership
New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.
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How African Immigrants Are Creating a New Identity for Themselves in Houston
A researcher discusses the group that's more than 60,000 strong in the Houston area.
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What Supermarkets Reveal About Inequality
For too long, researchers say, we've had a relatively simple view of inequality that often ignores a key group: Hispanics.
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New Orleans Latest City to Grapple with Airbnb
The Crescent City moved to both legalize and regulate the short-term rental industry amid a housing shortage.
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In Houston's Near Northwest, a Community Looks to Reinvent Itself, Once Again
As suburbs seek to add amenities, those with fewer resources find creative ways to adapt.
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Cities Shouldn't be Afraid to Look to the Suburbs for Inspiration
Stereotypes about suburbs abound. But they are dynamic parts of any region, and they may offer important lessons.
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In Houston, a Regular Bus Rider Encounters Characters – and Kindness
When riding the bus, fellow passengers (and drivers) are rarely boring.
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Visiting Houston's Critical -- And Often Overlooked -- Economic Engine
It has a a huge impact on the region and state, but not all Houstonians are familiar with the Port while others know it too well.
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These Charts Show Poverty's Startling Spread Across Houston
Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?
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Voters Nationwide Support Transit, But Will Washington?
More than 30 communities nationwide approved ballot measures designed to support transit efforts.
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