The Hibbs Brief is written every other month. Essentially, this missive examines a topic of interest at the national level and discusses the regional implications in a very brief, explanatory way, with a focus in Tyler, TX..
Submissions from 2025
Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): A Texas Veteran-Friendly Community, Marilyn Young
Submissions from 2024
Exploring STEM Opportunities: A Focus on Economic Potential in East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
Can Seasonal Events Boost Local Economies? The Total Solar Eclipse Weekend in Tyler, Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Y. Cuellar
Housing Affordability: How Big is This Problem in Tyler?, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Y. Cuellar
Remote Jobs: Working from Home, an Increasing Trend, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Y. Cuellar
The Best Places to Raise a Family in Texas: Developing the Hibbs Institute Family Index, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Y. Cuellar
Submissions from 2023
The Hibbs Institute Health Index: Examining Health Conditions in Tyler and Other Cities in the Region, Manuel Reyes-Loya
The New Adolescent Epidemic: Vaping and the Electronic Cigarette, Manuel Reyes-Loya
Domestic Migration in the Post-Pandemic Era–Net Gain or Loss?, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
Is Our Population Aging? Why Does It Matter?, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
Spreading Kindness and Generosity: Nonprofits, Fundraising and Volunteering in East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
The Hispanic Community is Growing in Presence and Relevance in Texas, and East Texas is no Exception, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
The Semiconductor Industry: A Revolutionary Market in America, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
Visiting the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
Submissions from 2022
Employment Recovery: It Doesn't Advance at the Same Pace Everywhere, Manuel Reyes-Loya
What is Quiet Quitting?, Manuel Reyes-Loya
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Many Retail Stores May Concur, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Cecilia Cuellar
Inflation Reduction Act: The Five-Minute Version, Manuel Reyes-Loya and Joshua Menhennet
Tyler, Texas: Becoming More Military & Veteran Friendly, Marilyn Young
Submissions from 2021
Estimating the Economic Contribution of the Hispanic Community in Tyler, Manuel Reyes-Loya
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Tyler, Manuel Reyes-Loya
The Housing Market: Will It Crash or Boom in 2021?, Manuel Reyes-Loya
Why Inflation Numbers are Running High, Manuel Reyes-Loya
Submissions from 2020
COVID–19 by the Numbers in Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya
COVID–19 Cases in Tyler MSA, East Texas and Overall Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya