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Almost half of all renters spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent, and with the lack of affordable housing, it’s no wonder more than 500,000…
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The U.S. birth rate hit an all-time low last year, and if that trend continues, the lack of a robust workforce will start to drag the economy down.George…
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Saving rates have fallen over the last few decades, and a new survey finds 42 percent of Americans have saved just $10,000 or less for their…
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As the middle class changes, sometimes even households with six figure incomes are struggling. The typical American worker puts in 47 hours a week, and…
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Dallas’ web of interstates and highways transformed the city in the 1960s, allowing people and families to prioritize cars and spread out.But recently,…
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Summer is the perfect time to dive into a good book, whether you're reading one on the beach or on your lunch break.At KERA, our friends at Think read and…
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Monday is Memorial Day — a day to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. It's also a time to reflect on the sacrifices that service…
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Registration begins Thursday for the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, which is at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown…
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Texas is a big, beautiful, eclectic state. It's full of stories, told and untold, and cultural complexities that have implications beyond its borders.…
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From attending inaugurations as a kid to experiencing college with the Secret Service, Barbara Pierce Bush – along with her twin sister, Jenna – grew up…
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The number of drug overdose deaths related to opioids is on the rise in Texas.In 2016, more than 2,800 people died from an overdose, resulting in a 7.4…
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Along with the risks of poverty and unemployment during the Great Depression, Mexican immigrants and even U.S. citizens of Mexican descent faced an…