The largest of the Texas Panhandle fires are about 90% contained
After more than a week of destruction, including thousands of dead livestock and hundreds of lost structures, firefighters now have two of the largest Texas Panhandle wildfires more under control.
View ArticleTexas congressman, ex-Trump physician Ronny Jackson reportedly demoted after...
Former White House physician Ronny Jackson was demoted from a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral to a retired Navy captain following a probe into his behavior, according to a Washington Post report.
View ArticleDear Joyce: A tribute
Please join friends and family as we celebrate the life and legacy of Joyce Slocum.
View ArticleSpring Break weather mostly warm and sunny; major attractions expect big crowds
The American Automobile Association reported the average price of gas in Texas is $2.94 a gallon, nearly a dime cheaper than the national average.
View ArticleTravis County declares local disaster ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse
The declaration allows the county judge to coordinate and control traffic and other needs during the eclipse.
View ArticleCelebrating Joyce Slocum's public radio leadership and legacy
The lawyer and media executive used her intelligence and principles as a moral force to shepherd both NPR and TPR through turbulent times.
View ArticleWomen’s march highlights unrest over Palestine and human rights issues
The Mujeres Marcharan Coalition advocates for five main goals: Equal Human Rights, living free of oppression, ending militarized borders, calling for ceasefire in Palestine and a sustainable future.
View ArticleWomen who do strength training live longer. But experts wonder how much is...
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
View ArticleMuslims prepare for a more somber Ramadan due to the Israel-Hamas war
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims are preparing for a less joyful observance this year. Fasting and charity take on a different meaning when many in Gaza are suffering.
View ArticleThe U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for...
By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.
View ArticleUvalde families react to the Prado Report that clears police of blame
An investigator for the city of Uvalde found that notwithstanding the many failures from police officers during the 2022 school shooting, they did not violate protocol and acted in good faith. The...
View ArticleFormer mayor ‘shocked’ investigation exonerates all Uvalde officers in Robb...
Don McLaughlin, who called on the investigation, said acting police chief Mariano Pargas failed as a leader on the day of the mass shooting.
View ArticleNew guidelines recommend earlier prostate cancer screening for Black men
Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black men. A Texas Health Dallas physician explains why and what can be done to address the issue.
View ArticleAnti-sex trafficking advocate accuses GOP Sen. Katie Britt of distorting her...
Karla Jacinto Romero, a human trafficking victim who became an anti-trafficking advocate, told CNN's Rafael Romo that she was not trafficked by Mexican drug cartels. She also said she was not...
View ArticleQuestions raised about ICE deporation flights
Everyday ICE Air takes to the not-so-friendly skies. These are federal government deportation flights that don’t always take their passengers out of the country. The workings of the deportation flights...
View ArticleSpring Break marks a boom period for the city's convention business
The annual time off from school gives the city's $16 billion leisure and hospitality industry a chance to shine.
View Article'Fear', 'intimidation': Texas school districts, experts respond to AG's...
Attorney General Ken Paxton has now targeted seven school districts over alleged electioneering in what he calls an effort to stop elections from being “illegally swayed by public officials improperly...
View ArticleUT Austin will again require standardized test scores for admission
UT put the requirement on hold back in 2020 because of the pandemic. Students seeking admission for the fall 2025 semester will have to submit their SAT or ACT scores.
View ArticlePoor People's Campaign calls on voters to end "death by poverty"
Poverty is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A growing number of poor and low-wage people in Texas are coming together to demand the passage of public policies that will end the...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court extends pause on SB4, Texas' immigration enforcement bill
A temporary hold on the law was set to expire Wednesday, but the high court extended the pause.
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