HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - As families across Harris County struggle with rising housing, food and health care costs, county leaders are pointing residents toward apprenticeship programs and safety-net services designed to help them earn more and access care.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Leslie Briones said the county is focused on providing immediate assistance while creating longer-term pathways to financial stability.

"Affordability is what everyone is wrestling with," Briones said.