Social and Economic Disparity

What’s Texas State Technical College? A look at the school behind Proposition 1 on voters’ ballots.

For most Texans, the first vote they’ll cast this election cycle revolves around a little-known school with big plans for serving the state’s workforce.

Proposition 1 asks voters to deliver a significant financial boost to Texas State Technical College, a state-funded network of 11 campuses serving nearly 14,000 students this year, including about 1,000 through its Fort Bend County site. The extra revenue, expected to total tens of millions of dollars annually, would help TSTC grow its existing campuses and potentially expand to other parts of Texas.

Congress’ debate over ‘Obamacare’ subsidies stands to impact 1 million Houstonians

For more than 1 million Houstonians benefiting from Affordable Care Act subsidies, the argument in Washington over continuing the support hits close to home.

Hurricane Beryl remains a disruptive force for some Harris County residents, survey shows

Time hasn’t healed all wounds from Hurricane Beryl for some Harris County residents.

YMCA CEO: We’re working to tackle loneliness — and want more Houston leaders to join us

With data to guide us and dialogue to unite us, Houston can become a city known not just for its diversity and growth, but for its connectedness.

How researching with mothers — not just about them — can produce better solutions

Houston faces significant maternal health challenges, but the best solutions often come from the people dealing with them every day.