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.
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.
‘Just stuck out here’: Bus riders simmer under sun in Houston’s hottest neighborhoods
Harris County residents routinely wait for buses under the scorching sun with no shelter, a burden that impacts health and habits, according to Kinder Institute research.
Texas community college bachelor's degree programs are booming. Why aren’t more students enrolling?
Texas community colleges are rapidly adding bachelor’s degree programs, aiming to help workers and businesses fill high-demand, high-paying jobs.
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