Nation Dec 01 Texas food bank provides relief as more families struggle to afford groceries Stubbornly high food prices are compounding the problems of hunger and food scarcity across America, as people face tough choices in order to stretch their budgets to cover basic necessities like housing and child care. In one Texas community, residents…
Nation Nov 03 Voters with disabilities want to see these issues addressed as they rally for visibility By one estimate, more than 40 million Americans with disabilities are eligible to vote in this election. But some say they feel excluded from the process by hurdles at polling places and candidates who don’t address their needs and concerns.
Economy Jun 22 Why lower-income renters in Austin are struggling to find affordable housing Rents nationwide have cooled from historic highs, according to the latest inflation figures. Austin, Texas, is one of the places where rents are showing a downward trend, but lower-income families say their rents are often staying the same or even…
Nation Sep 30 Why some areas of cities like Austin get way hotter than others during summer Cities across the U.S. broke thousands of heat records this summer, but in many of them, some areas were hotter than others. These areas are known as urban heat islands, which can mean higher energy bills and unsafe conditions for…
Health Apr 29 Equine therapy program in Texas struggles to grow as developers buy up land More than 3 million children in the U.S. have a disability, and in recent years, alternative therapies have grown in popularity to help them with communication, socialization, and just to have fun. Austin PBS reports on one program using horse…