Support from family and community appear to shield Latinos from rising suicide rates, researchers say.
Demographics
Explore population trends, diversity, and data shaping Texas communities, politics, and policy.
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In Harvey's Wake
Study says to fix Harvey-related housing damage, Houston needs $2 billion more in federal funds
Using new methodology that includes flood maps and hydraulic modeling, scientists and flood engineers worked with the city to find out which parts of Houston are still struggling post-Harvey, and what it’ll take to help residents recover.
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Criminal Justice
Five days to vacate: How a sudden setback can lead to an eviction
Since 2017, 12 families a day on average have been evicted from their homes in Travis County. Many people had lost a job, experienced a medical emergency or had a roommate leave without notice.
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Demographics
Refugee resettlement in Texas hits historic low under Trump administration
The number of refugees resettled in Texas has plummeted under the Trump administration, with some of the most significant drops reflected in decreases of refugees from the Middle East.
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Blocked Out
Want to discuss affordable housing in your community? This guide can start the conversation.
We’ve prepared a toolkit to help Texans build a dialogue about housing issues in their community. It has everything you need to get started.
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Blocked Out
T-Squared: Help us spark policy conversations in your communities
Through live events, investigative reporting and interactive data projects, we’ve been diving deep into the biggest issues facing communities across Texas. Now we want to hear from you.
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Families Divided
Southwest Key CEO has financial stake in property leased by migrant shelter operator
Sanchez is part owner of a property leased by Southwest Key Programs, a spokesperson said. It wasn’t disclosed on the company’s tax return because it’s not required.
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Families Divided
Southwest Key hires child welfare organization to review processes
The Child Welfare League of America was hired in response to allegations that Southwest Key employees were improperly screened and because of “an inherent desire to make sure that we don’t have a systemic issue that needs to be corrected,” a spokesperson said.
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Demographics
Trump administration seeks to limit access to U.S. for immigrants who use or are likely to use public assistance
The proposed changes amount to a broad expansion of the government’s ability to deny visas or residency to immigrants if they or members of their household benefit from programs like Medicare Part D or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Demographics
Report says gentrification threatens to displace Austin’s low-income residents, communities of color
The city council is slated to discuss a new University of Texas at Austin study that identifies neighborhoods where redevelopment threatens to push out existing residents.