Texas saw a spike in food insecurity at the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from the USDA. But that largely leveled off due to rent relief, eviction bans and expanded food-access programs.

A new study finds women who sought but were denied access to abortion experienced higher rates of poverty than women who were able to obtain care.

A new shelter in South Dallas is opening after a surge in the number of Dallas ISD students experiencing homelessness. It was built to meet the varied needs of this vulnerable group.

Dallas County Commissioners gave final approval Tuesday to the new Dallas Real Time Rapid Rehousing initiative — a $70 million plan to get more than 2,700 residents into supportive housing in the next two years.

Shopping for an electricity plan in Texas can be confusing. Here are four tips to avoid overpaying.

A recent environmental assessment of the former Shingle Mountain site found alarming levels of lead in the soil. Neighborhood residents are worried about their health, their homes and future plans for a park on the site.

For one North Texas family, the February winter storm came after a year of pandemic-related struggles and launched them into months of new challenges.

Over the next two years, local governments and agencies plan to spend about $70 million to house more than 2,600 individuals and families.

The storm’s effects are still lingering for many in the state. That's especially true for low-income Texans.

Even with an improving economy and billions of dollars in federal aid, a lot of people are still at risk of losing their homes. This North Texas nonprofit is one of many trying to help people avoid eviction or foreclosure.

A Fort Worth apartment complex owner violated the rules of the state’s rental assistance program by taking funds after evicting the tenant the money was meant to help, according to the department that runs the program.The landlord said the company will return the funds.That doesn’t help the tenant, Mona Ogas.

Congress has approved nearly $47 billion to help keep struggling renters in their homes and make landlords whole. Those funds are available now to help Texas renters, but applying can be confusing. Here's what you need to know to navigate the process.