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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.

PolitiFrog

A cashier at the International Market in Point Roberts displays a till for U.S. Dollars and Canadian Dollars, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Point Roberts, Wash.

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the U.S. economy

By Pilar Olivas, Staff Writer

As President Trump's tariffs take effect the U.S. is beginning to see a significant change in the economy. Here's what's going on and what you might expect in the coming months.

House Speaker Mike Johnson must deal with internal Republican dissent over the party’s broad fiscal bill. Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

What we’re reading: Trump’s bill, Rory Mcilroy at the Masters and more

Published Apr 8, 2025

Trump's bill meets Republican indifference, Rory Mcilroy's successes at the Masters, international visas and more of what we're reading.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after a divided Senate passed an emergency spending package to send military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems, and provide food, water and other humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. The measure has an uncertain future in the House where it is opposed by Republicans in the face of pressure from former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What we’re reading: Senate passes spending bill to avert government shutdown, deadly dust storms cause crashes in Texas and more

Published Mar 15, 2025

Senate passes spending bill to avert government shutdown, deadly dust storms cause crashes in Texas, the FBI warns public about potentially fake weight loss drugs and more of what we're reading.

Sports

TCU's starting pitcher, Braeden Sloan, allows two earned runs in five innings in a 14-3 victory over UT Arlington on March 28, 2023. (Photo courtesy of GoFrogs.com)

Pitching leads TCU to take second straight win over No. 22 Kansas

By Roderick Villareal, Staff Writer

TCU baseball edged No. 22 Kansas 4-3 behind strong pitching and a fifth-inning rally. The Frogs go for the sweep Saturday.