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Annual county health rankings show all five Greater Houston area counties ranked no lower than 46th out of the 244 ranked counties in Texas. (Courtesy Visit Houston)

5 Houston-area counties ranked among 50 healthiest statewide

By Jovanna Aguilar

The University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute’s annual County Health Rankings include a number of heath factors. Four of the five counties ranked poorest in physical environment, which factors in air pollution and long commutes.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick presides over the Texas Senate on March 29.
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A Houston voter-approved ballot measure from 2018 commonly referred to as Proposition B was struck down by the Texas Supreme Court on March 31, dealing a setback to a long-running effort among city firefighters to obtain pay parity with police.(Community Impact staff)
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The shaved ice stand offers 80 different flavors and makes all of its syrups in house. (Courtesy Snow Cone Factory)
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Many local governments across Texas are holding mayoral, city council and school board elections May 6. Voters must be registered by April 6 to participate in their local elections. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Although city officials have been working to combat illegal dumpsites with funding boosts and hiring efforts over the past few years, a new plan seeks to invest $18 million in a more comprehensive effort. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact)
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Located at 16323 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble, a new dog park was opened March 4 by the Trail of the Lakes Municipal Utility District. (Courtesy Trail of the Lakes MUD)
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There are several Easter egg hunts to attend this weekend. (Courtesy Canva)
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People stand in line to vote.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken offers chicken sandwiches and tenders with spice levels ranging from "No Spice" to "Houston We Have a Problem." (Courtesy Houston TX Hot Chicken)
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Life Time Kingwood officials are projecting a May opening for 22 new pickleball courts at the fitness center's location at 20515 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Humble. (Courtesy Life Time Fitness)
Life Time Kingwood projects May opening for 22 new pickleball courts
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Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks at a March 27 press conference at Houston City Hall regarding safety and transportation concerns ahead of the long weekend of Final Four events. (Courtesy Houston Television)
What to know as the NCAA Final Four returns to Houston on March 31