Houston Residents and Their Pets
This brief takes a closer look at who has pets in Houston and Harris County and the self-reported benefits that come with having them.

Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness
Findings from this study highlight the importance of relationships and social connections in influencing people’s life satisfaction, sense of purpose, and self-efficacy.
Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences
Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.
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Houston Residents and Their Pets
This brief takes a closer look at who has pets in Houston and Harris County and the self-reported benefits that come with having them.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #3: Wesley Community Center
This third Coffee & Quality case study focuses on Wesley Community Center, a social service agency that supports individuals in the Near Northside and broader Houston community. The study seeks to understand the impact of Wesley's programs, including identifying those most effective in helping families achieve financial stability.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results
This year’s Kinder Houston Area Survey reflects on the region’s continued growth, highlighting residents’ perspectives on what makes the area attractive as well as the challenges that stand to undermine its prosperity.
This research study examines the current levels of both perceived and actual disaster preparedness among Houston and Harris County residents, as well as contextual and sociocognitive predictors of each.
Aldine ISD: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills and Campus Discipline Outcomes
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s Houston Education Research Consortium partnered with Aldine ISD, an urban school district serving predominantly economically disadvantaged and minority students, to better understand how self-reported teacher and student SEL skills were associated with campus disciplinary practices.
Financial Knowledge, Banking, and Fintech in Houston and Harris County
This snapshot explores Houston-area residents' self-reported financial knowledge, use of banks and use of more modern financial technology applications.
Sunrise Centers: Strengths, Challenges, and Recommendations to Enhance Family and Student Well-Being
This four-part series examines the first-year implementation of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) Sunrise Centers.
89th Texas Legislative Session: Priorities and Policy Views
This survey snapshot examines the top priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature among residents across the Greater Houston area, including Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.
Characteristics and Profiles of Pre-K Classrooms and Teachers in the Houston Region
This brief examines the characteristics of public pre-K teachers and classrooms in Houston-area school districts to better understand how well the programs align with research-based indicators that have been shown to produce positive student outcomes.
2024 Storm Impacts in Houston and Harris County: A Descriptive Overview
This brief provides an overview of the cumulative impact extreme weather had on Houston and Harris County residents from late April to early July.
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