Houston Matters
How Houston’s population and opinions have changed (April 14, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we discuss how Houston’s population and its attitudes have changed in the past decade.
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Texas
The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Posted on · Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
News
Houston Could Lose $1,578 For Each Person Not Counted In The Census
Posted on · Houston leaders are getting organized for the 2020 Census.
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Fort Bend County Fourth in Nation in Incoming Domestic Migration
Posted on · Affordability likely plays a big role in the county’s high net migration gain.
Houston Matters
If Houston’s Population Projections Are Correct, Where Are We Going to Put Everyone?
Posted on · Recent projections say the region's population could top 10 million in the next 20 years
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The City Of Houston To Challenge U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimate
Posted on · The Bureau says Houston’s population is about 37,000 people less than the city’s estimate
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San Antonio Tops National List In Population Gain; Houston Growth Is Sluggish
Posted on · Texas suburbs claimed the top of the list of fastest-growing cities in the nation while San Antonio added the most people of any city in the country, according to new census estimates.
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
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
Texas Population Grew To 28.3 Million In 2017
Posted on · Texas' population grew to 28.3 million people this year, according to new Census Bureau estimates released Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
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 […]
Houston Matters
Transparency in Mental Health, and New Houston Chiefs
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle recently published an investigative piece looking at how a patient's suicide at The Menninger Clinic points to larger problems in transparency with mental health clinics and hospitals. We talk with Mike Hixenbaugh with The Houston Chronicle about his report The week before Thanksgiving, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced his choices to head […]
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New Police and Fire Chiefs In Houston, Pearl Harbor, and Full Menu: Wednesday’s Show (December 7, 2016)
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle recently published an investigative piece looking at how a patient's suicide at The Menninger Clinic points to larger problems in transparency with mental health clinics and hospitals. We talk with Mike Hixenbaugh with The Houston Chronicle about his report Also this hour…
News
The Houston Area Survey Has Highlighted Important Topics In Over 30 Years Of Research
Posted on · Dr Stephen Klineberg says Houston has been reinventing itself for the 21st century.
Business
Houston’s Low Unemployment Rate Masks Feeble Job Growth
Posted on · The February numbers show job gains in education and health care barely offset losses in energy and manufacturing.