Energy & Environment
Flooding, pollution more likely to occur in Houston minority communities
Posted on · Land-based contamination and rising floodwaters make Houston’s inner-city communities more vulnerable to pollution in the next 30 years.
Tag: Second Ward
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Kicks Off Campaign To Repair 100 Homes In Houston’s Second Ward
Posted on · Rebuilding Together Houston seeks to raise $2.5 million for the effort over the next three to five years.
Houston Matters
Study: Neighborhoods On Houston’s East Side And Inside Loop Susceptible To Gentrification
Posted on · The analysis conducted by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research looked at factors such as socioeconomic status and transportation options.
Arts & Culture
Mayor Announces Arts Grants To Grassroots Organizations
Posted on · The Houston Mayor’s Office has awarded five community-driven arts grants that will serve under-resourced neighborhoods.