Some families in the area are struggling to afford basic necessities. The rising cost of groceries and other essentials, such as gas, is causing financial strain.

A couple, both working full-time, has found themselves unable to keep up with the increasing costs. They have had to resort to extreme measures to make ends meet.

Further details on this situation are available from the Galveston County Daily News, which has reported on the challenges faced by local families in affording daily essentials.