Public school closures deepen across Texas amid budget, accountability issues | Central Austin
In less than three years, at least 150 public school campuses have closed or been approved for closure…
Parts of Houston and Harris County have eviction filing rates 3 times county average, data shows
A renter’s zip code may say more about their eviction risk than one might think. A new Kinder…
Northern parts of Harris County would see biggest impact of new flood maps, Rice researchers say – Houston Public Media
Flooding in downtown Houston after Hurricane Harvey hit the region in August 2017. For every square mile of…
2026 Kinder Institute survey finds Houston residents’ feelings on marijuana, death penalty, other political issues
HOUSTON – A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed…
2026 Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey identifies Houstonians’ feelings on economy, environment, social issues
HOUSTON – The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University has released its 2026 Houston Area Survey,…
Nearly 40% of Houston families face food insecurity, new report finds
A new report from the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research is shedding light on a growing…
New study shows how many Houston-area neighbors are relying on high-cost payday loans
A new study shows how many Houston-area neighbors are relying on high-cost loans, which researchers said could be…