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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

New research and maps show most people with homes in flood-prone areas sell their properties instead of taking a federal buyout.

Texas’ early childhood teachers need more specialized training. These new opportunities offer a path.

The Texas Education Agency and several colleges are making moves to prepare teachers for serving the state's youngest students.

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.

Harris County flood resilience plan aims to ready residents, businesses for next big storm

After being stranded in his Jacinto City home by Hurricane Harvey floodwaters, Francisco Cedillo considers flooding the most stressful part of living in Harris County.

Texas has a robust system for measuring postsecondary readiness. Here’s how it can get even better.

Kinder Institute research shows the state's "college, career and military readiness" framework could benefit from better collaboration and consistency.

A key federal report on food insecurity is ending. How local data can fill the gap.

The recent cancellation of a federal report measuring food insecurity means more work on the plates of nonprofits and researchers working to combat hunger in Houston.

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.

How do young adults feel about living in Houston? These 4 charts tell the story.

Careers attract and keep many young adults in the Houston area, but the region’s people and culture are big reasons why they set down roots.

In Houston’s Settegast neighborhood, residents take charge on solving health, housing issues

Local volunteers in Settegast, home to roughly 4,400 people, are taking it upon themselves to carry out a detailed community action plan.