RAPIDO acronym aims to raise stroke awareness within the Latino community
UT Health Houston researchers designed RAPIDO, to help improve outcomes for Latinos with stroke. It's a major killer among Latino men and women.
View ArticleElon Musk, Twitter and the future of human civilization
He’s one of the richest and more powerful people on the planet. And when Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, he took over one of the most influential platforms for news and free speech. PBS...
View ArticlePacific hurricane remnants may bring rain into San Antonio area
The National Weather Service reports at least half the region could see some rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.
View ArticleIsrael regaining control of towns near Gaza as it works to secure border
The Israeli military said it has largely regained control of areas in the south that had been attacked by militants from Hamas. The announcement came on the fourth day of war with Hamas.
View ArticlePeople of all faiths pack San Antonio synagogue for Israel solidarity vigil
Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, and Congressman Joaquin Castro were among the hundreds who gathered at Temple Beth-El, one of the oldest congregations in the U.S.
View ArticleThe growing challenges to small market local news
In 2020 there was a presidential election, a pandemic and protests for racial justice. This affected every corner of America. But what about in the small towns and cities that are often overlooked by...
View ArticleExperts offer advice to parents on how to discuss violence in Israel and Gaza...
Many children have likely already heard about the attacks in Israel, whether from school or overhearing the news. Let them ask questions, experts say — it's OK if you don't have all the answers.
View ArticleConsensus remains elusive as Republicans try to elect a House speaker
While dueling crises — the war in Israel and a government funding deadline — may add urgency to the situation, Republicans were not confident the process would conclude quickly.
View ArticleWhy Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next
The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.
View ArticleIsrael strikes neighborhoods across Gaza as the war with Hamas intensifies
Israel's south has been evacuated of civilians as anticipation grew of an Israeli ground assault into Gaza. The army has said there were still firefights between Hamas gunmen and Israeli soldiers.
View ArticleUsing technology to open up wilderness trails to people with disabilities
People — including those with disabilities — flocked outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. The influx has highlighted efforts to ensure everyone has access to outdoor spaces.
View ArticleWhat is the Gaza Strip? Here's what to know
With high poverty and unemployment and severe restrictions on movement, life in the Gaza Strip was already difficult before Israel's retaliatory offensive began this week in response to Hamas attacks.
View ArticleKilling Texas feral hogs with poison is effective, but time-consuming, study...
It can take up to six weeks to set up traps and bait feral hogs into eating the poison. It also requires multiple feedings to be effective.
View ArticleDallas pastor, delegation including Texans, among those stuck in Israel amid...
Reverend Dr. George Mason was leading the group as part of an interfaith dialogue initiative.
View ArticleWhy a wave of huge ranches is hitting the market
As landowners age, many are looking to offload their enormous properties.
View ArticleWhat is the Gaza Strip? Here's what to know
With high poverty and unemployment and severe restrictions on movement, life in the Gaza Strip was already difficult before Israel's retaliatory offensive began this week in response to Hamas attacks.
View ArticleRep. Steve Scalise wins the House GOP speaker nomination
House Republicans picked the current majority leader for speaker: He won a majority of the Republicans' 221 votes in a closed-door, secret-ballot election. Timing for a floor vote remains unclear.
View ArticleTensions rise in the Rio Grande Basin as Mexico lags in water deliveries to...
In 2020, rebellious Mexican farmers occupied a dam in parched Chihuahua state to prevent the federal government from sending its reservoir water to Texas under a 1944 treaty. With the clock ticking...
View ArticleACT test scores for U.S. students drop to a 30-year low
Scores have fallen for six consecutive years, and the trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average scores in reading, science and math showed test-takers weren't ready for college.
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