Urban Edge

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Rice Professor Involved in Presidential Election Recount Effort

"Do I believe there's been hacking?" he says. "Not yet, nor do I believe that any theory of hacking has been roundly disproven."

In Houston, Constant Flooding Will be the New Normal, Expert Says

Why one expert calls Houston's recent growth "death by a thousand cuts."

New Report Urges More Sidewalks, Less Parking in Houston

Houstonians complain about traffic all the time, but in a new report, they offer solutions.

Most People Don't Expect Much From Local Government. Nigel Jacob is Changing That.

How do you make a city run better? Hire a "new urban mechanic."

Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership

New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.