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There are vast differences when it comes to life expectancies between neighborhoods in Austin, according to new research from the Episcopal Health…
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From Texas Standard:In the United States, over 10 million children live below the federal poverty line, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It's the…
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From Texas Standard:Texas often touts its record of economic growth, low unemployment rates and its success as a magnet for workers, but who's thinking…
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Sixty-five percent of children born to young parents in Texas are living in poverty, according to a new report.The report, released Tuesday by The Annie…
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From Texas Standard:The United States Census Bureau dropped new data this week, as part of the American Community Survey, a yearly estimate of a plethora…
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A new report finds the poverty rate in Travis County may be increasing.First, let's define just what we mean by poverty. By the federal government’s…
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Public schools in Austin get federal and state money based on students’ attendance and socioeconomic makeup. How schools supplement that funding often…
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Texas has one of the nation's lowest rates of people on welfare, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. It says 1.8 percent of Texas…
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Some of the poorest seniors in Texas live in Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley.Many only speak Spanish and don’t have access to the basics, like…
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Another national report card is out, and Texas households are still struggling to beef up their savings. Almost half of Texas households don’t have enough…