Health & Science
Riverside Hospital Ex-Chief, 3 Others Convicted Of Medicare Fraud
Posted on · The latest trouble for the Houston hospital in a historically black neighborhood.
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Houston Matters
Is Development in the Third Ward Displacing Longtime Residents?
Posted on · Houston's Third Ward has been undergoing an evolution over the past several years. The historically black neighborhood is changing as developers build new town homes, which may be displacing some of the Third Ward's longtime residents. We explore how the Third Ward is changing, and what those changes mean for its residents.
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Rude Drivers, Third Ward Gentrification, and the Texas Music Festival: Houston Matters for Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Posted on · A recent study released by Auto Vantage suggests Houstonians are the rudest drivers in the country. Yep – worse than Los Angeles, notorious for traffic snarls and drive-by shootings. Worse than New York, a city that has long reveled in its perceived aggressiveness and intense traffic. How did we get here? Whether you accept this […]
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Residents, Community Leaders Celebrate Victory In Southmore Post Office Fight
Posted on · US Postal Service decides to keep the Southmore branch open.
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Home Foreclosures and Financial Literacy: Houston Matters for Wed., Feb. 26, 2014
Posted on · Much has been made recently about the housing industry here in Houston â home prices are up. Itâs a sellerâs market. Itâs also a market that has its share of foreclosures. A recent study from the University of Houstonâs Hobby Center for Public Policy examines the factors that contribute to foreclosures in Houston. Over 16 […]
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Returning A Houston Center To Its Glory Days
Posted on · There's an area of South Houston that used to be one of the city's hot spots — more than 50 years ago. After years of decline and decay, the Palm Center on Griggs Road is making a comeback.