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To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems

Slavery has long since been abolished in the U.S. but the affect of its legacy may still linger in our education system.

Moody’s Gives Houston Negative Outlook

The city's economy is booming, but the city's finances aren't quite as rosy

With $2.2 million in grants, a new type of education research thrives

A new model supports cutting-edge education research that has real-world applications

Five Lessons For Cities Building Shopping Districts

How cities can avoid the pitfalls that come with pursuing retail

What the Supreme Court’s discrimination ruling means for affordable housing

Some advocates hailed the milestone ‘disparate impact’ decision, but Houston’s housing authority says the situation is more nuanced

OKC Mayor urges cities to have “high standards”

Quality-of-life, he argues, is the most effective economic development tool a place can have.

Houston debuts traffic box “mini-murals”

Program aims to bring public art to areas outside of the city core

Surveys show Houstonians’ long-running, love-hate relationship with transit

Residents often clamor for transit — even though they’re sometimes reluctant to use it

Which Sun Belt and Western Cities Are Building the Most Homes?

Per capita construction rates show which places are really growing the fastest

A Closer Look at Criticism of Houston’s “Transit Deserts”

The notion that transit riders in large swaths of the city will be left high and dry is demonstrably false, and, of course, the vast majority of riders will see significantly improved service.