
Harris County promotes apprenticeships, health services as affordability relief
Read full article: Harris County promotes apprenticeships, health services as affordability reliefAs families across Harris County struggle with rising housing, food and health care costs, county leaders are pointing residents toward apprenticeship programs and safety-net services designed to help them earn more and access care.

3 solid ways to stretch your grocery budget as food prices rise
Read full article: 3 solid ways to stretch your grocery budget as food prices riseGrocery bills can add up quickly, but Jennifer De Silva with the Houston Food Bank has three ways families can take several practical steps to make their food budgets go further.

Texas leads nation in flood insurance cancellations as costs rise ahead of hurricane season
Read full article: Texas leads nation in flood insurance cancellations as costs rise ahead of hurricane seasonAs hurricane season begins, Texas is losing flood insurance coverage faster than any other state in the nation, raising concerns among flood experts and researchers in a state with a long history of devastating floods.

Record voter turnout in Harris County primary
Read full article: Record voter turnout in Harris County primaryA record number of voters turned out in Harris County during Tuesday’s primary election, with many saying major issues like the economy, rising costs, and national politics motivated them to head to the polls.

With federal subsidies gone, Americans face higher healthcare premiums or the risk of losing coverage
Read full article: With federal subsidies gone, Americans face higher healthcare premiums or the risk of losing coverageAs the clock struck midnight, it brought in a new year but also ushered out a critical lifeline of affordability for many dependent on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance.

Cost of living, job stability, and AI risks are driving employed workers to seek new jobs: UH Survey
Read full article: Cost of living, job stability, and AI risks are driving employed workers to seek new jobs: UH SurveyThe survey showed participants were seeking better opportunities, e.g., better pay, more predictability, benefits, or career advancement prospects, and that almost half said AI could replace some or all their activities in their own jobs.

We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.
Read full article: We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?

