Texas
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Feeding Texas Network prepares for legislative session
The nonprofit Feeding Texas Network has announced its priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The food insecurity rate continues to rise in …
Monday, November 18, 2024
Survey: Diabetes in TX is a major problem
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and a recent survey by Episcopal Health Foundation shows that nearly half of adults in Texas say they …
TX seniors could benefit from extra Medicare and Medicaid coverage
Medicare open enrollment is underway, and seniors have until Dec. 7 to update their plans, if needed. Lindsey Vanderbilt, director of communications …
North TX nonprofit uses technology to combat homelessness
The faith-based nonprofit Our Calling is working with unsheltered clients in north Texas to create a long-term exit plan to help them rebuild their li…
TX teachers work to register students to vote
More than 100 former and current students from Adamson High School in Dallas are eligible to vote for the first time this year, because of the work …
Texas election officials: Expect long lines on Election Day
Millions of Texans stood in long lines to cast ballots during early voting. In addition to picking the next president, Texans are voting in the …
TX Teen Court gives students a second chance
By Marium Zahra for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News Service Collaboration …
Ancient technique used to fight west TX wildfires
By Keaton Peters for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public …
Abortion ban prompts concern among TX doctors
A recent survey of OB/GYNs in the state shows that doctors are concerned and confused by Texas' abortion ban. 76% of doctors surveyed say they feel …
Early voting kicks off in TX
Early voting kicks off in Texas today, and when voters cast their ballots, they'll vote for more than just the president. They'll also pick members …
Rural voters in TX go to polls with 3 concerns
Rural voters in Texas and across the U.S. tend to be swing voters and may decide the outcome of this year's presidential election. According to a …
Library kiosks in TX expand book access in the state
With book bans in public schools increasing, public libraries have a larger purpose. The Town of Little Elm in northeast Texas has found a unique way …