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In the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas of Houston, the population is growing as residents are getting younger and more diverse. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Houston's upper Inner Loop neighborhoods are growing in population, getting younger

By Cassandra Jenkins

In the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas of Houston, the population is growing as residents are getting younger and more diverse.

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IAH Terminal E is operated exclusively by United Airlines for domestic and international flights. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)

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The population in six Greater Houston-area counties grew between 3%-19% between 2018-23. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Dec. 13 that he would visit the Washington Corridor to crack down on noise complaints and club violations. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 11:44 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

Houston officials crack down on Washington Avenue Corridor activity

Levy Park is located in Upper Kirby. (Courtesy Levy Park)

Published 4:04 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

Upper Kirby TIRZ FY2025-29 capital budget to focus on road infrastructure

Harris County Commissioners during a Dec. 10 press conference

Updated 11:05 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

Harris County leaders invest $4M in domestic violence reduction efforts

commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis

Published 4:21 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Harris County Commissioners creates first Asian American, Pacific Islander commission

125,000 new water usage reading equipments have been installed in the city of Houston. (Courtesy of Houston Public Works)

Published 3:42 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Houston Public Works installs 125,000 new water usage meters

Harris County Pets is one of nine animal welfare organizations in the Greater Houston area participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's annual Empty the Shelters-Holiday Hope event. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)

Published 2:50 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

9 Greater Houston-area animal welfare organizations participating in annual Empty the Shelters

Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other organization leaders partnered to create a $49 million investment to fund 20 infrastructure projects in the precinct. (Courtesy Houston Mayor's Office)

Published 2:27 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

20 infrastructure projects across Harris County to receive $49M in funding

In the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas, there were approximately 2,028 short-term rental listings as of October. In October 2019, there were 1,660 listings—reflecting a 22% increase. (Community Impact Staff)

Published 11:19 AM | Dec 6, 2024 CST

Houston officials to implement new regulations for short-term rentals

Houston officials are debating bringing the firefighter union contract back to the negotiation table, which was originally approved in June. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 5:05 PM | Dec 4, 2024 CST

Houston City Council considers making changes to 180-day firefighter misconduct policy

Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Published 12:23 PM | Nov 26, 2024 CST

Harris County commissioners lift burn ban for unincorporated Harris County