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As Acres Homes celebrates '44 Day', residents confront their rapidly changing community
Houston ChronicleApril 4, 2026
Nearly 40% of Houston families face food insecurity, new report finds
KPRC 2March 31, 2026
Applications open for Texas school voucher program
KHOU 11March 31, 2026
Houston Endowment grant expands opportunities for Rice students and strengthens city’s nonprofit impact
Rice NewsMarch 30, 2026
Houston leads U.S. in population growth for 2025, Census says
CultureMap HoustonMarch 30, 2026
Houston rents may be cooling, but affordability remains a challenge for many renters
FOX 26March 26, 2026
Houston, Harris County led U.S. population growth, but gains slowed amid Trump immigration crackdown
Houston ChronicleMarch 26, 2026
About 16% of Harris County residents lack a bank account, Kinder Institute says
ABC13March 20, 2026
Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods Aren’t in Houston Anymore
HoustoniaMarch 16, 2026
Gulfton is the 'Ellis Island of Houston.' Residents say fear of ICE is hurting the neighborhood
Houston ChronicleMarch 14, 2026
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