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As the MLB season approaches, fans are eagerly preparing for a day of fun at the ballpark. One crucial aspect that can greatly impact the experience is the range and affordability of concessions offered. A recent assessment conducted by OntarioBets.com has evaluated MLB ballparks based on their concession offerings and pricing. This evaluation, termed the “MLB Concession Index,” incorporates four …

Despite the tech industry’s reputation for lucrative salaries and favorable working conditions, women continue to earn less than their male counterparts across most cities nationwide. Even in the highest-earning areas, women often struggle to afford a median-priced home based on the 30% budgeting guideline. To assist women in making informed decisions about where to work, RealtyHop conducted a study to …

As the United States grapples with the influx of hundreds of thousands of migrants seeking legal status, new data highlights another challenge: a shortage of immigration attorneys. Every month, thousands of migrants from various parts of the world enter the United States in hopes of beginning anew. Those who aren’t immediately turned away often find themselves navigating the overwhelmed immigration …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The City of Houston spends less money on parks than any other major city in the country, according to a new study from Rice University’s Kinder Institute of Urban Research. “Funding Houston’s Parks and Greenspace,” which was released this month, said the Houston Parks and Recreation Department receives about $32 per-resident to spend on parks each year. …

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — A new study from Tulane University shows some alarming numbers concerning the rising sea level and flooding. The study claims that the sea level in the southeastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico has risen up to 5 inches since 2010. That is double the global average, and it’s moving at rates unprecedented in at least 120 years. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The program that temporarily increased federal SNAP benefits for low-income families nearly three years ago came to an end Wednesday, leaving millions of people across the country with less money to buy food. Researchers who studied child poverty found that the program had the biggest impact on Black families. The “emergency allotments” were a temporary measure enacted in …

HOUSTON, Texas — Texans still looking for the best place to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast without breaking their banks might want to head to Houston. The Bayou City comes in at No. 53 on a new list of the best places to go for Thanksgiving. The study, published by WalletHub, compares the top 100 largest U.S. cities across 20 key metrics, …

Dallas County tenants appearing in court with legal representation during eviction proceedings significantly increases their chances of staying in their homes, according to a new report from the Child Poverty Action Lab. A study commissioned by the Dallas non-profit showed that when tenants didn’t appear for their eviction hearing, landlords won their cases by default 84% of the time; also, when …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A six-year study across six different cities, including Houston, could change the way stroke patients receive care all across the country. A team led by researchers at UTHealth and Memorial Hermann found a way to treat people faster in serious situations where every second counts. It may look like an ambulance from the outside, but it’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two new studies show that people who have recovered from COVID-19 could have long-lasting immunity even after antibodies fade. Now, two local infectious disease experts are weighing in on whether or not booster shots are needed. Earlier this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci mentioned that booster shots may be needed in eight months to a year after …