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States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines
Mercedes Dodge was raised by first-generation immigrant parents from Peru in a modest home in a rural part of southeastern Texas, where there weren’t many health care providers. Sometimes they had to travel to Houston, over an hour and a half away, to get basic health care. Partly because of that experience, Dodge became a […]
Officials report eliminating property taxes would cost Texas over $81 billion — per year
As Republican lawmakers in Texas continue pushing for the elimination of property taxes, a meeting among officials Wednesday determined it would be nearly impossible — and at great cost. Texas has one of the highest property taxes in the country, to account for the lack of income taxes and its ever-growing population. Property tax increases also correspond with rising property values nationwide. ...
Expect cooler weather in Central Texas this weekend as temperatures dip. See forecast
It might be time to break out the light sweaters and jackets for the weekend ahead. A brief period of drier, cooler weather, potentially indicating the beginnings of fall, is in sight for Austin and the rest of Central Texas, starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. After a flurry of...
North Texas resident wins $1.25M playing Texas Two Step game
PLANO, Texas — A Plano resident won $1.25 million playing Texas Two Step, a Texas Lottery draw game. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at a Walmart Fuel Center in the 6000 block of Coit Road in Plano, according to Texas Lottery. The winning...
A Popular Texas Grocery Store Now Admits to Price Gouging
Listen I'm all about companies making their profit, we are a capitalist country after all. But during times like this, of record inflation, to take advantage of your customers is not a good look. Even the appearance of it won't sit well. This will come as a shock to absolutely...
Challenges remain to finally connect all of Texas to broadband
The state is working toward making faster, more reliable internet service available to the estimated seven million Texans who still do not have access to broadband. Last year voters approved $1.5 billion to help push more projects forward, but challenges are still emerging despite more money becoming available.
Texas Major Battlefield in Push for Christian Nationalism in Public Schools
There is a national push to insert Christian nationalist lessons into public schools, and Texas is one of the main battlegrounds in that fight. The Texas State Board of Education released new rules regarding public education curriculum under House Bill 1605. These rules have increasingly blurred the line between including references to religion in lessons and actual Bible study.
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