Politics & Policy
May 29, 2019
Who Counts?
Texas stands to lose a great deal if the 2020 Census doesn’t include every Texan—including congressional seats and billions in federal funding.
Population Growth
The Daily Post
January 29, 2015
Is Austin’s Reign as Leader of Texas Growth Ending?
Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth—and even Arlington—are exceeding the capital city in a number of ways.
The Daily Post
May 23, 2014
The Fastest Growing City in the Country is Actually San Marcos
Yet another list that a Texas town tops!
Business
April 9, 2014
Businessweek Explores the Phenomenon of People Moving To “Second Tier” Cities Like Austin and San Antonio
Them's fightin' words.
Politics & Policy
February 26, 2014
The Most Important Book About Texas in Years Is About Demographics, Which Means You’ll Probably Never Read It
In 1997 when demographer Steve H. Murdock published his first book, The Texas Challenge, he was a Cassandra of sorts. He predicted the rise of the Hispanic majority, and he spoke early and often about the implications such a demographic shift would have on Texas’s economy. His devotion to the
The Wanderer
April 4, 2013
Ask the Wanderer: Best Texas Town to Live In? (The Votes Are In!)
Last week, I asked for a little help answering a California reader’s query about where in Texas he and his family should relocate. I was very happy to read all of your thoughtful comments, as well as the responses on Twitter and Facebook. Perhaps
Bogus Lists
March 18, 2013
Texas Cities Lead The Nation In Growth, Jobs
Some Texas cities top the list for the fastest growth rate, others top the list for the greatest number of new residents. The reason behind both? Jobs.
Business
January 21, 2013
Texas Has Eight of America’s Fifteen Fastest-Growing Cities
Texas dominated a new U.S. Census Bureau growth survey.