# State of Public Education, Hispanic Heritage Month, & Food Insecurity in Harris County

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Published: 2026-09-24T14:57:11+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Mandi Kimball , Vice President & Chief Government Affairs Officer at CHILDREN AT RISK, explore public education, Hispanic heritage, and food insecurity affecting children and families across Houston and Texas. Public Education: Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora , Superintendent of Tomball ISD, discusses the district’s seventh consecutive A rating, how schools measure success beyond state accountability, changes to Texas’ education system, and what families expect from public schools. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Patricia Gaitán , Executive Director of the Institute for Hispanic Culture in Houston, explores what Hispanic Heritage Month means for Houston families and young people, the meaning of Hispanic and Latino identities, and ways communities can celebrate and stay connected to their heritage. Food Insecurity in Harris County: Dr. Luz Garcini , Director of the Center for Community and Public Health at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, discusses new research showing that half of Harris County households with children experienced food insecurity. Tune in every Wednesday from 9–10 a.m. on 90.1 KPFT Houston, and listen to new podcast episodes each Thursday morning!

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