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Houston's infrastructure could be making the floods worse
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 28, 2017
Every expert she's talked to says regulations for building in the city's flood plains are insufficient, says Texas-based reporter Neena Satija.
Principals at low-income schools often leave, but this one has stayed 17 years
May 30, 2017
Bertie Simmons, 83, now leads a $10 million endeavor at her Houston high school.
Houston spends millions to woo post-Panamax ships
Aug 26, 2016
As giant ships navigate through the widened Panama canal, Houston is ready for them.
Why Houston keeps flooding
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 19, 2016
Flooding in and around Houston has killed at least five people and prompted mass rescues
Houston has a history of welcoming refugees
Jan 18, 2016
One man's story as a refugee living in Houston
In drenched Texas, the drought may be over ... or not
by
Gigi Douban
Jun 3, 2015
Identifying the end of a dry period can be as hard as dating the beginning of one.
Texan winks, plays 'let's make a deal' with customers
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 12, 2015
Houston furniture dealer ties a tidy potential refund to the price of oil.
For public good, not for profit.
Yee-haw! Why Houston's housing market is growing so fast
Mar 1, 2013
Why was Houston, Texas, just named the "healthiest housing market for 2013?" Realtor Thai Klam helps explain.
Houston janitors fight for fair pay in economic boom
Jul 31, 2012
Janitors who clean the offices of some of the world's richest corporations in this Texas city are among the lowest paid in the country. They have been on strike this summer trying to raise the definition of a low-level wage.
Astrodome could get $270 million fix-up
May 24, 2012
Once touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the futuristic stadium might have a future as an events venue.