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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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Spring ISD leaders held a special meeting March 29 to address a payroll processing error that resulted in the overpayment or underpayment of 110 employees who qualified for the district's Teacher Effectiveness Stipend. Photo taken in November 2021. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)
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Partners and co-creators of "Efflorescence," the Austin-based artist team consisting of Ilya Pieper and Nathan Kandus from Whiptail Designs, stand next to their art installation at the Ion on March 30. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)
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The business offers smoothies, energy teas and protein coffee as well as protein baked goods such as doughnuts. (Courtesy Klein TX Nutrition)
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Magnolia Outdoor Living sells Amish-made, durable outdoor furniture made from recycled milk jugs. (Courtesy Magnolia Outdoor Living)
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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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There are several Easter egg hunts to attend this weekend. (Courtesy Canva)
19 events to attend in the Houston area this weekend, March 31-April 2
4Ever Young is scheduled to open in mid- to late April at 6535 Grand Parkway, Ste. 215, Spring. (Courtesy 4Ever Young)
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People stand in line to vote.
Texans have 1 more week to register to vote in May 6 local elections
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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Spring ISD leaders selected Ramonda Olaloye as its newest administrator, according to a March 23 news release. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)
Spring ISD selects new assistant superintendent
Located at 106 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. B, Houston, Emler Swim School of Vintage Park first opened in April 2018 and offers swim classes for both children and adults in a heated pool. (Courtesy Emler Swim School)
Emler Swim School of Vintage Park to host 5th anniversary celebration April 8
Lone Star College-University Park is located at 20515 Hwy. 249, Houston. (Courtesy Lone Star College-University Park)
Lone Star College-University Park names new vice president of instruction