U.S. Army Specialist Charles Sabatier Fought for His Country and for Disabled Rights GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Galveston native Charles J.

One of America’s most automobile-dependent large cities may be heading into a new era, according to the 31st annual Kinder Houston Area Survey conducted by Rice University.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lone Star State has always been an exciting destination for family fun, and this year is no exception, with spring and summer marking the

Dramatic growth over the past 20 years has made Houston the most ethnically diverse large metropolitan area in the country and reduced its segregation.

To protect Houston and Galveston from future hurricanes, a Rice University-led team of experts recommends building a floodgate across the Houston Ship Channel adding new levees to protect densely populated areas on Galveston Island and the developed west side of Galveston Bay.