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Complete Communities Draft Plans Await Review, Approval
After months of meetings, the mayor's pilot program has produced a set of draft plans for the five neighborhoods.
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Texas Tribune | Even before last year's protests, lawmaker scuffles and marathon committee hearings over "sanctuary" legislation, Texas counties were some of the most compliant when it came to immigration enforcement, a new study shows.
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A new report looks at how mayors and cities have tried to address concerns and fill federal gaps through new networks.
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Urban Review: Austin Scooters, Houston Drains and Kanye's City Planning Aspirations
This week, an Adopt-A-Drain program yields results and funny names, Austin is overrun with scooters and more.
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Why I’m Scared To Walk In Houston
The city needs a profound change in its motoring culture – not just from motorists themselves, but also from the authorities.
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Asthma, Safety Among Concerns For Pasadena Residents
A survey from several neighborhoods near the Ship Channel shows significant health burdens and highlights Harvey-related concerns.
Newly Released Data Show School Discipline Disparities
Both nationally and locally, newly released data reveal disciplinary disparities, as well as other gaps.
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Houston Gets Poor Ratings for Civic Health
A new study looked at everything from political participation and civic involvement to social connectedness.
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Air Pollution An Ongoing Concern for Many Houston-Area Residents
More than half of Harris County residents said the area's air pollution control was fair or poor.
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Increasing Public Support for More Education Funding
And support for pre-K funding was particularly high, according to the latest survey.
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