Posted on · A new report from Rice University took a closer look at the schools closed within the Houston Independent School District between 2003 and 2010. It says those closures disproportionately displaced poor and black students. The report also examined whether students from the closed schools transferred to high-performing or low-performing schools. To dig deeper into the […]
Posted on · Deweyville is located 100 miles northeast of Houston.
Posted on · For the last week, we’ve been asking you to contemplate items on your “Houston bucket list.” You know, those events, activities, and moments endemic to Houston that you want to be sure you experience them before you kick the proverbial bucket. Some of you e-mailed us with examples. Among them: A tour of Minute Maid […]
Posted on · Recently, a pair of Houston City Council committees began hearings on the possible entrance of Uber and Lyft, two ride-sharing services that use apps to attract customers, into the city of Houston. Council chambers were packed, mainly with supporters of established taxi and limousine companies. Council members heard a comprehensive study by Administration and Regulatory […]