Politics Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility Staff Reports January 28, 2026 Copy link Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city. Popular Politics See what Ken Paxton’s whopping $9 million real estate portfolio looks like Labor Meet the Midtown watch clinic restoring history Culture Houston Toy Museum announces closure as rent becomes too costly News How a wave of new development in Houston will change the skyline People Vince Young documentary to premiere on Netflix Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Education Texas state senator calls for raising teacher wages Business Popular Dallas cannabis shop will close doors ahead of July 31 Delta-8 ban Elections ‘We are tied together’: Helping Black families build wealth will benefit all Texans, Talarico says Culture Fort Worth’s new African American Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the Black experience Politics Texas Republican corners Todd Blanche over Trump’s $1.8B fund
