Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1980: Manuscript Demography
Posted on · Episode: 1980 Manuscript Demography: the birth and death of books. Today, manuscript demography.
Tag: demographics
In-Depth
Which Way Will Harris County Precinct 3 Turn In 2020?
Posted on · Republican Commissioner Steve Radack is retiring, and the demographics of western Harris County have changed dramatically over his three decades in office.
Politics
Demographic Shift In Fort Bend County May Be Accelerating GOP Retirements
Posted on · State Representative John Zerwas is the third Fort Bend County Republican officeholder in three weeks to announce plans to step down.
Politics
Non-Whites Overtaking Whites Among Harris County Registered Voters
Posted on · County data show that Latino voter registration is increasing, while older white voters are dying off
Houston Matters
Survey: Flooding Rises To Rival Traffic As Houstonians’ Greatest Concern
Posted on · While traffic remains the biggest concern of Houstonians, the 37th annual Houston Area Survey indicates flooding is quickly becoming number two.
Houston Matters
Full Show: What The Annual Houston Area Survey Tells Us About Our City (April 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn what the 2018 Houston Area Survey tells us about Houstonians and their lives. And we check in on the latest Houston sports stories.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1479: Great-Grandchildren
Posted on · Episode: 1479 The riddle of more grandparents than people. Today, you and I are kin.
News
How Texas’ Shifting Demographics May Preview Larger Changes In America
Posted on · More young Americans being born and growing up today are people of color
News
2020 Census Will Ask White People More About Their Ethnicities
Posted on · The Census Bureau says people who mark "White" for their race will be asked to write in their origins in countries such as Ireland. Some white people say they're not sure how to answer that question
News
2020 Census To Keep Racial, Ethnic Categories Used In 2010
Posted on · Census experts say the announcement about the 2020 national headcount suggests the Trump administration will not approve Obama-era proposals to change how the government asks about race and ethnicity
Houston Matters
What Does The State’s Population Growth Mean For The Future Of Texas?
Posted on · With the news that the Texas population grew by 400,000 in the past year, former state demographer Steve Murdock explains what it could mean for the Lone Star State.
News
Latino Identity Fades As Immigrant Ties Weaken, Study Finds
Posted on · About one in 10 adults with Hispanic ancestors do not identify as Hispanic or Latino, according to a Pew Research Center study. This trend could slow the growth of the Latino population
Politics
Democrats On Track To Extend Harris County Gains In 2018
Posted on · Three years ago, opposition to President Barack Obama boosted Republican voter turnout. GOP officeholders elected then are up for reelection with Donald Trump in the White House.
Houston Matters
Decreased Fear of Crime and Growing LGBT Support Highlight Annual Houston Survey
Posted on · Fear of crime is declining in Houston. More people want to live in walkable neighborhoods with a mix of residences, workplaces and shopping. And there’s continued growth in support for LGBT rights. Those are just a few takeaways from the 36th annual Houston Area Survey from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. The survey […]
Full Show
The State of Houston Transportation, and the Houston Area Survey: Monday’s Show (May 1, 2017)
Posted on · Today, Houston Matters kicks off its 3rd annual State of Houston series with a look at the state of Houston transportation with the help of News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail Delaughter. Also this hour…