Ball High students sign into Galveston College welding program for skilled trade jobs

"In Galveston County, about 1 in 10 young people aren’t in school or working, representing thousands of potential workers who could fill high-demand jobs with the right training, according to a 2025 Measure of America report."

The Galveston County Daily News | April 20, 2026

San Jacinto College receives 400K grant to expand tuition-free program

"The news release noted that the Greater Houston metro has the highest youth disconnection rate among major U.S. metro areas, with 13.3% of young adults ages 16-24 who are neither enrolled in school nor employed, translating to around 124,500 people, according to the 2025 youth disconnection report from Measure of America."

Community Impact | April 3, 2026

How long you live depends on where you live in L.A. County: Report

"A report by Measure of America says the life expectancy gap between Los Angeles County's wealthiest communities and poorest is more than 16 years."

KNX News | March 18, 2026