Texas Public School Districts Get A-F Grades on Updated Tool From The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune updated their Texas Public Schools Explorer with 2017-2018 data this April.
INSIGHTS: April 5, 2019 EDUCATION
Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border
Among those voicing opposition to the move are U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
INSIGHTS: April 4, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNANCE, IMMIGRATION
How Houston’s Decision On Affordable Housing Could Affect City Outcomes
The City of Houston may want to explore multilateral policies that intend to assist in rebuilding vulnerable communities.
PERSPECTIVES: April 3, 2019 HOUSING
How Immigrants' Recoveries Must Be Helped to Increase Our Region's Resilience, Report Says
A new report from the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative highlights the inequities immigrants face in natural disaster recovery.
INSIGHTS: April 1, 2019 DEMOGRAPHICS, HURRICANE HARVEY, IMMIGRATION
How METRO Is Upgrading Its Tech Game
Some of Houston's public transportation stops are getting digital signs to make transit more informed.
INSIGHTS: March 28, 2019 TRANSPORTATION
Unpacking the Power of Privileged Neighborhoods
A new study shows that growing up in an affluent community brings “compounding privileges” and higher educational attainment—especially for white residents.
INSIGHTS: March 27, 2019 DEMOGRAPHICS, EDUCATION
At the kickoff to SXSW 2019, Harvard economist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Ed Glaeser, highlighted how big data and cities can transform policymaking – but how can Houston leverage these tools?
PERSPECTIVES: March 26, 2019 GOVERNANCE
More Than 475,000 Harris County Renters At Flood Risk, Report Says
The City of Houston and Harris County confront a major challenge in providing multi-family housing units that are both affordable and safe from flood risk.
: March 22, 2019
Time Is Running Out to Take Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's Survey
The survey was released in January and will close on March 30.
INSIGHTS: March 21, 2019 GOVERNANCE, HEALTH
New Flood Alert System Along White Oak Bayou Warns Residents Immediately in Emergencies
With funding from the Kinder Institute, researchers from Rice University provide another Houston watershed with a flood alert system.
INSIGHTS: March 20, 2019 HEALTH, HURRICANE HARVEY
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Houston, TX 77005-1892