2016
Teen Births Cost Us All, January 7, 2016 Despite progress, the social and economic costs of teen childbearing remain staggering.
A Great Revolt, February 4, 2016 Increases in the number of cost-burdened households resulted in an eight percent increase in housing insecurity.
Abortion Rate Declining, March 3, 2016 Consistent with the intent of the Texas State Legislature, the flurry of new laws after the 2010 elections may be stimulating an accelerated pace of declines in abortions, including those provided for pregnant teenagers.
No Reason for Complacency, April 7, 2016 The CDI Violence Index showed that San Angelo and Tom Green County experienced rising levels of child abuse, sexual assault, crime, and suicides.
Solving Social Security, May 12, 2016 68.5% of the families living in San Angelo do not receive social security benefits or any other form of federal cash assistance. The poverty rate among these families is 14.4%.
Quality of Life, June 2, 2016 A yearlong study of regional health needs consisted of more than 39,000 residents living in poverty.
White Midlife Despair, July 7, 2016 The average suicide rate for midlife whites increased by 52 percent.
Health Status of Poor, August 4, 2016 Many West Texans believe preventing major diseases from swamping the health system is beyond reach because of the lack of personal responsibility and care in the ranks of poor and minority populations.
Isolation among the Elderly, September 1, 2016 In San Angelo, more than half of the senior householders in the city lived alone.
Different Kind of Segregation Occurring, October 6, 2016 San Angelo is a city demonstrating moderate segregation in elementary schools.
Grading our Schools, November 3, 2016 The average base salary for teachers in SAISD elementary schools is 5.4% lower than averages in similar West Texas cities.
Disconnected Youth, December 1, 2016 The minority-majority neighborhoods are no longer home to the largest numbers of disconnected youth in the San Angelo.