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Rules Proposed to Curb Payday, Title Loan Abuses

by Mark Richardson HOUSTON – Opponents of payday and car-title lending say they lead to financial abuse...
Report: Food Insecurity in Texas Tops National Average

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – While the state’s economy has improved in recent years, a new...
Study: Money Major Factor in U.S. Elections

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – As public outrage over the influence of money in politics continues...
DHS to Review Use of For-Profit Detention for Immigrants

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – The federal Department of Homeland Security announced Monday, August 30, 2016,...
More TX Young Adults, Fewer Hispanics Insured Under ACA

by Mark Richardson HOUSTON – More young adults in Texas have health insurance, according to a new...
Judge Blocks Bathroom Rules for Transgender Students

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked Obama administration guidelines...
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Plan for a Sober Ride Leading Up to Labor Day Holiday

‘Plan While You Can’ Campaign aims to reduce crashes, save lives during holiday weekend AUSTIN — As...
Texas Tomato Growers Slicing into Vegetable Market with Fresh Fruit All Fall

COLLEGE STATION – Tomatoes are the Type B’s of the vegetable world: Laid-back, creative, collaborative. Want a...
Texas Center for the Book Seeking Applicants for 2016 Literacy Award

The Texas Center for the Book is seeking qualified non-profit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to...
Texas A&M Prof Discusses the Dangers of Pokémon Go

COLLEGE STATION – It’s taking over headlines around the world – people being injured playing Pokémon Go, a location-based...