A new $5 million federal grant aims to help more women break into high demand, male dominated industries like construction and cybersecurity in Houston. With hands on training and apprenticeships, programs like WANTO are paving the way for women to build rewarding, well-paying careers no four-year degree required.

The College cited the uncertainty regarding federal funding for academic medical institutions as the reason for the layoffs.

Dozens of refugee families across the U.S. are facing dire circumstances as funding cuts to vital support programs leave them without the resources they once relied on.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it is holding two virtual opportunities for the public to share input on a grant program being developed to support clean water in underserved Gulf of Mexico communities.

Michael Cook with the U.S. Census Bureau said the aim to make sure that anyone who hasn’t responded to the 2020 census does so soon. On March 31, 2021, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to the states based on population changes. What is Stronger Houston? In our series “Stronger Houston,” we examine issues impacting people inequitably by race, gender, income, age, geography, religion, and other factors. We strive to not only raise awareness but also focus on solutions, resources available, and the people and groups working to reduce the disparity and ultimately create a stronger Houston.