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The first things to come following the $3.5 billion bond approval for METRONext
On Tuesday, voters approved the bond vote with 68% voting in favor.
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Apple joins Google, Facebook, other tech giants to tackle affordable housing, but will it be enough?
On Monday, Apple joined several other tech companies confronting the housing crisis by pledging $2.5 billion in affordable housing solutions.
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Sylvester Turner to face Tony Buzbee in runoff for Houston mayor
This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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Recent research suggests suburbanites and urbanites may live far more similar lifestyles than they realize.
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The amount of money needed in your savings fluctuates based on your age, income, report says
The financial gap between the wealthiest and the poorest in America is at the widest it's been in the past 50 years.
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How riding Metro every day changed my perspective on transit funding
Houston area voters will decide November 5 whether or not to support Metro’s ballot referendum, which borrows $3.5 billion for system improvements and expansions.
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Cemeteries as urban public spaces? This is why it could work
Some cemeteries come up with creative ways to maintain the grounds, including historic tours and respectful events.
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Equity questions raised over Buffalo Bayou East master plan
The plan aims to add 40 miles of new and improved trails and bikeways, 200 acres of parks and open spaces, seven new boat landings and seven new bridges. But not all welcome the changes.
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Houston residents celebrate Buffalo Bayou Partnership's plans for the east side
The partnership and other city officials presented the plan, which aims to be authentic, connective, inclusive and resilient.
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Society's inequality issues will be solved by cities, according to Henry Cisneros
The former secretary of Housing and Urban Development addressed how cities will solve inequality issues.
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