Poverty

The Source: The Flood & The Suburban Poor

Paul Flahive — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:14:03 +0000

In the first segment:

Now that the flood waters are receding, what are the takeaways from this weekend's storms? Join us as representatives from San Antonio River Authority, San Antonio Water System, along with City Emergency Manager Larry Trevino and County Commissioner Kevin Wolff talk about the impacts and the successes in combating the rain.

In the second segment:

New Study Shows Half Of All Texans Have No Savings

Filipa Rodrigues — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:37:34 +0000

State leaders routinely hail the "Texas Miracle" that's created one of the strongest economies in the country.

Everyone mentions the growth and job opportunities across the Lone Star State, but a recent study by the Corporation for Enterprise Development shows that many Texans are striving on the edge of poverty.

Firsthand Looks At Central American Migrants And Working Poor In Texas

David Martin Davies — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:21:39 +0000

The number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has been declining since 2007; however, there has been an increase in migrants from other Central American countries, most of whom are teenagers. Being poor in Texas: Government assistance documentary, and a firsthand payday loan experience. Renewable energy continues to push forward as the Texas Renewable Energy Conference hits Austin next week.