State

As Spring Break Proves Deadly Each Year, TxDOT Pushes Alcohol Awareness Campaign

TxDOT reminds Spring Breakers about harsh, long-term consequences of drinking AUSTIN – Spring Break is a dangerous...
A Struggle for Many Texans: Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

by John Michaelson/TNS ABILENE, Texas – Like food, water and oxygen, sleep is one of the basics...
Measuring Texans’ Well-Being Goes Beyond Family Income

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – Taking a look at the trends on poverty offers a glimpse...
A Sunny Picture: Solar Industry Jobs in Texas Growing

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – The sun is shining a bit brighter on the solar industry...
Study: Smoking Deaths Higher Than Figures Reported

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known...
A Healthy Start: More Texas Children Eating School Breakfast

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – More kids across the state and the country are starting the...
State of the Texas Judiciary: Not Enough Support for Veterans

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – The chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court delivers his State...
Cattle Rancher’s Wife: Cows too Priceless to Sell

by Monique Coppola/TNS ANGLETON, Texas – Cattle are the state’s most profitable agricultural product, but one cattle...
EPA Seeks Input on Improving Oil Spill Preparedness, Response

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input from Texas and...
Measles Outbreak Renews Debate on Vaccinations

by John Michaelson/TNS AUSTIN, Texas – Doctors, parents and politicians across the country are involved in a...