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04/23/2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs is cutting spending, with leaders saying savings will be redirected toward care for veterans. But critics worry that money slashed from VA contracts might not stay within the agency.

VA Secretary Doug Collins is aiming for a 15% cut in the agency's budget, even as it's serving a growing population of veterans.

04/23/2025

As Texas enforces one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans, New Jersey is launching a campaign aimed at Texan reproductive health providers, urging them to consider relocating to where their work remains lawfully protected.

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04/23/2025

The number of nurses in Houston ISD shrunk by nearly 50% this school year, prompting concerns about students’ access to medical attention during the school day — especially for kids with chronic illnesses, allergies and special needs.

Advocates say school nurses are much more than “just Band-Aids, ice and lice.” Houston ISD says fewer nurses is "NOT a measure of student safety."

04/23/2025

A new bill aimed at clarifying Texas’ abortion law has cleared a Senate committee, with lawmakers adding amendments in response to criticism from both sides of the aisle.

The revised bill, which seeks to clarify when a doctor can perform medically necessary abortions, aims to address concerns from abortion advocates and conservative groups.

04/23/2025

For the last five years, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government paused collections on student loans in default. Now, the Treasury offset program will be reinstated, allowing the federal government to withhold tax refunds and social security payments.

Collection on defaulted loans was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

04/23/2025

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04/22/2025

Ward is expected to be drafted first overall after getting just one scholarship offer out of high school.

Ward is expected to be drafted first overall after getting just one scholarship offer out of high school.

04/22/2025

The temporary order is part of a larger case in which the ACLU is representing the detained immigrants.

The temporary order is part of a larger case in which the ACLU is representing the detained immigrants.

04/22/2025

While there is hope Texas can reap reshoring benefits, economists are worried about consumer confidence.

While there is hope Texas can reap reshoring benefits, economists are worried about consumer confidence.

04/22/2025

The fourth novel from South Texas author Jonny Garza Villa follows college soccer star Gabriel Piña as he navigates the tension between who he is and the sport he loves.

The fourth novel from South Texas author Jonny Garza Villa follows college soccer star Gabriel Piña as he navigates the tension between who he is and the sport he loves.

04/22/2025

Laredo has long sought a secondary water supply to supplement the Rio Grande. A development in Webb County could provide a solution — but one with a hefty price tag.

Laredo has long sought a secondary water supply to supplement the Rio Grande. A development in Webb County could provide a solution — but one with a hefty price tag.

04/22/2025

Patrick Crusius had acknowledged he targeted Hispanics on Aug. 3, 2019, when he opened fire in the store crowded with weekend shoppers in El Paso.

Patrick Crusius had acknowledged he targeted Hispanics on Aug. 3, 2019, when he opened fire in the store crowded with weekend shoppers in El Paso.

04/22/2025

The Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting “Mexicans” at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019, was sentenced to 23 consecutive life sentences, after he pleaded guilty in state court Monday morning.

04/22/2025

Ryan Mindell stepped down just days after marking one year as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission. Over the last few months, the agency’s integrity has been questioned by state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott.

Ryan Mindell stepped down just days after marking one year as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission. Over the last few months, the agency's integrity has been questioned by state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott.

04/22/2025

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed su***de recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed su***de recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

04/22/2025

Gina Ortiz Jones leads in the crowded race for San Antonio mayor, a UTSA poll finds.

The poll also found voter sentiment fell for Project Marvel, the city’s plan to launch a sports and entertainment district downtown centered on a new Spurs arena.

The poll also found voter sentiment fell for Project Marvel, the city’s plan to launch a sports and entertainment district downtown centered on a new Spurs arena.

04/21/2025

For some folks who were in the market for a new car, many are wondering, is this really the time to buy? And if so, do you buy an import or domestic? And what is considered a domestic car under these threatened tariffs?

With tariffs and the market in flux, your best bet is to repair, lease or buy used.

04/21/2025

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has discovered avian flu in several species of mammals, including skunks, foxes and raccoons.

The virus was discovered in an animal that had been tested for rabies.