Houston remains one of the more affordable major cities in the U.S., but a new report suggests that status is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

As low cost of living, housing, job opportunities and the nightlife may attract visitors or even new residents to the Houston area -- a new study shows that more than 70% of residents don’t have money for unexpected expenses.

A new study released by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research explores the financial status of residents in the Houston area.

Over the past decade, Houston has seen a greater influx of residents than major cities like New York and Los Angeles!

A new study surveying over 5,500 Harris County residents reveals that two-thirds of Houstonians struggle with financial security, living paycheck to paycheck.

A research poll conducted on behalf of the Texas Federation of Teachers says less than half of voters support the bond proposal, and less than a quarter have confidence "or don't trust" Superintendent Mike Miles.

Houston Independent School District's $4.4 billion bond proposal, the largest in Texas history, goes to voters this November. With 75% resident support, the "Renew HISD" bond aims to rebuild schools, update HVAC systems, and enhance security. The bond is split into two propositions: $3.96 billion for school upgrades and $440 million for technology enhancements. Will you vote to renew HISD?

Over 73% of Texas school districts don’t have enough money, according to a new study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University.

25% of the more than 1,900 people surveyed said crime is their biggest fear.

Houston Newsmakers: Harris County Democrats elect new party chair

Dr. Stephen Klineberg, Ph.D., has been taking the pulse of the Houston area for 40 years through the Houston area survey that started at Rice University.

Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett says this pandemic is far worse than anything he had to handle while in the top job of county government. He is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and says there are at least a couple of reasons why the response to this pandemic has not been as effective as it could or should be. Lack of transparency in the decision making process Officials more accustomed to public safety issues rather than public health emergencies. Emmett also talks about the state of the Harris County GOP and the potential weakening of both major parties because of catering to the fringe political elements. See full interview on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and on Houston Newsmakers EXTRA.