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This illustration made available by the National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health depicts cells in an Alzheimer’s affected brain, with abnormal levels of the beta-amyloid protein clumping together to form plaques, brown, that collect between neurons and disrupt cell function. Abnormal collections of the tau protein accumulate and form tangles, blue, within neurons, harming synaptic communication between nerve cells. An experimental Alzheimer’s drug modestly slowed the brain disease’s inevitable worsening, researchers reported Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 - and the next question is how much difference that might make in people’s lives. Japanese drugmaker Eisai and its U.S. partner Biogen had announced earlier this fall that the drug lecanemab appeared to work, a badly needed bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better Alzheimer’s treatments. (National Institute on Aging, NIH via AP)

Texas looks to increase Alzheimer’s resources

By Georgie London, Staff Writer
Published Apr 10, 2025
Texas senate proposes bill to establish the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Texas Lawmakers have discussed raises for teachers, counselors and school nurses, but paraprofessionals who help teachers in the classroom haven't included. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Many paraprofessionals question where they fall when it comes to an increase in pay

By Caroline Denning, Staff Writer
Published Apr 10, 2025
The legislature has been discussing raises for teachers, counselors and nurses, but paraprofessional wages aren’t on the agenda.

Texas bill would help pay for some medical care for retired police dogs

By Haylee Chiariello, Staff Writer
Published Apr 10, 2025
House Bill 2823 would establish a grant program for handlers of retired law enforcement dogs to cover medical expenses.
Under Senate Bill 379 people would no longer be allowed to use EBT cards to purchase sugary drinks and junk food. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Texas bill seeks to block SNAP junk food purchases

By Haylee Chiariello, Staff Writer
Published Apr 10, 2025
Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, said he authored the bill to to ensure SNAP doesn't contribute to "making our children and families unhealthy.”
A CenterPoint Energy electrical substation part of the Texas power grid, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Houston. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Beyond reliability: Texas power grid faces security issues

By Zahra Ahmad, Staff Writer
Published Mar 26, 2025
While much of the focus on threats to the power grid centers around its ability to generate electricity, lawmakers are also concerned about sabotage.
A woman with a hot water bottle is lying on the sofa. Photo by: Frank May/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Texas bills aim to help students with debilitating menstrual pain

By Kiley Beykirch, Staff Writer
Published Mar 11, 2025
Two proposed bills aim to excuse school absenses due to diagnosed menstrual disorders.
Biologist Jude Smith looks over a nearly dry spring at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge outside Muleshoe, Texas, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The spring is fed by the Ogallala Aquifer, which is becoming depleted because of irrigation and drought. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)

Texas lawmakers propose county-level water conservation bill

By Delaney Vega, Staff Writer
Published Mar 11, 2025
As Texas faces water shortages, lawmakers are pushing for a solution.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, center, and first lady Janet Huckabee, left, watch as Pulaski County Clerk Pat O'Brien, stamps their covenant marriage forms, Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in North Little Rock, Ark., during a Valentine's Day ceremony supporting the state's four-year-old covenant-marriage law. Before the renewal of vows, the Huckabees converted their 30-year marriage to a covenant marriage. (AP Photo/Mike Wintroath)

Texas could be the fourth state to legalize covenant marriage

By Caleb Gottry, Staff Writer
Published Mar 10, 2025
With the goal of strengthening marriages, House Bill 931 looks to offer covenant marriage in Texas.
Food is medicine: Texas food organizations advocate for legislative action

Food is medicine: Texas food organizations advocate for legislative action

By Hanna Landa, Executive Editor
Published Mar 10, 2025
Texas food banks and advocacy groups are pushing for legislative action to integrate nutrition-focused healthcare into Medicaid, allowing doctors to prescribe healthy food as part of treatment for chronic illnesses.
Blue pinwheels, each representing a child who was a victim of abuse or neglect, are displaying annually across the country as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Texas Senate Bill 620 would emphasize family preservation in child welfare cases

By Presley Walker, Staff Writer
Published Mar 10, 2025
Texas is considering a shift in child welfare policy, moving from "reasonable efforts" to "active efforts" in family preservation. State Sen. Kevin Sparks introduced Senate Bill 620, which would extend standards from the Indian Child Welfare Act to all child welfare cases in the state.
Texas Capitol during opening day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Eliminating the Texas Education Agency would be a major overhaul

By Caroline Denning, Staff Writer
Published Mar 10, 2025

Areana Coles receives an ultrasound during a prenatal visit at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Texas lawmaker proposes maternal health workforce campaign to address care shortages

By Shaylin Smith, Staff Writer
Published Mar 10, 2025

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