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Report: Texas Losing Ground on Children’s Health Coverage

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – After more than a decade of progress getting health coverage for...
Texas Teachers Moonlight to Make Ends Meet

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – A new report puts a spotlight on the economic stress facing...
State Warns Distracted Driving Still a Problem

AUSTIN – Approximately 1 in 5 crashes in Texas involves distracted driving, which continues to be a problem...
One in Four Texas Moms Lacks Health Coverage

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – Texas has the highest rate of uninsured women of childbearing age...
Texas Folklife Crowns 2019 BIG SQUEEZE Youth Accordion Winners

Texas’ Top Young Accordion Talent Shine in Statewide Showcase AUSTIN – Texas Folklife has crowned four 2019...
Texas Moves to Bring Clarity to Drug Pricing

by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman AUSTIN, Texas – Texas lawmakers are showing overwhelming support so far for legislation...
Fungus Causing White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Continues to Spread in Texas

AUSTIN — The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats has continued to spread into parts...
Report: Texas One of 10 Most “Food Insecure” States

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – A new Feeding America report shows that in every county and congressional district...
Campaign Launched to Ensure Census Counts All Latino Children

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating for Latino participation...
Texas Teacher Shortage Linked to Low Wages, Oversized Classes

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – Texas teachers earned more than 22 percent less in weekly wages...