A Houston doctor discusses how to fix the health care system for the uninsured
Dr. Ricardo Nuila draws on his experience at Ben Taub Hospital for his new book, 'The People’s Hospital.'
View ArticleLocal elected officials in Texas decry proposals that would strip away some...
Bill author Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said the measure is coming in response to what he called 'an explosion' of local ordinances adding regulations.
View ArticleTexas Democrats ask U.S. government to prioritize union workplaces for clean...
A letter from the Texas Democratic congressional delegation called on the U.S. Department of Energy to prioritize union workplaces for hydrogen energy funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.
View ArticleNCAA Women’s tournament includes overshadowed Baylor and UT Austin
The Lone Star State has representation in the field, but it’s South Carolina, Iowa, and UConn that loom large.
View ArticleCity forester works to make San Antonio shadier, healthier place to live
Michael Holinsky oversees the planting and maintenance of trees in city spaces.
View ArticleDeath of Fort Hood soldier raises questions about Army's sexual harassment...
Fort Hood officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Pvt. Ana Basalduaruiz, a 21 year-old combat engineer with Mexican roots. The soldier died on March 13, according to a...
View ArticleCongressman Greg Casar joins Justice Charter supporters to launch Prop A...
The event brought together local labor, immigration, and abortion advocates as well as Casar, Democratic politician Wendy Davis, and former District 1 councilman Roberto Treviño.
View ArticleChild injured by tree limb at San Antonio Zoo remains in critical condition
A spokesperson with University Health confirmed six other individuals injured during Wednesday's incident have been discharged from the hospital.
View ArticleTexas Matters: Leaving ERIC, Train Derailments and Flaws with the Death Row...
Texas is preparing to leave ERIC – a system that protects the voter rolls from cross state double voters. Could a Texas town be the next East Palestine rail disaster? And flaws in the system that sends...
View ArticleLULAC demands outside investigation in Fort Hood soldier's death
Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz was found dead last Monday of an apparent suicide. She had previously complained to family that she had been the target of sexual harassment
View ArticleU.S. State Department issues warnings on drugs from Mexico
With little regulation, counterfeit medication is common and may prove to be ineffective, the wrong strength, or contain dangerous ingredients.
View ArticleColorectal cancer is rising among Gen X, Y & Z. Experts offer 5 ways to...
If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment for colorectal cancer.
View ArticleHow the plasma industry is bleeding America
Blood plasma is a $20-billion-a year business that bleeds America’s most economically vulnerable for immense profit. Each year twenty million people in America sell their plasma, and there’s a booming...
View Article'He has a battle rifle:' Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15
In previously unreleased interviews, police who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting told investigators they were cowed by the shooter’s military-style rifle. This drove their decision to wait for...
View Article3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq
Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.
View ArticleAre Texans ready to vote for gambling?
For a third straight Texas legislative session, gambling expansion is on the table, including mobile sports betting. Texas, with its population of 30 million, has long been a target of the sports...
View ArticleTexas lawmakers work to increase or limit access to contraceptives
After Texas passed legislation banning nearly all abortions, the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision made any hopes of reinstating abortion care in the state obsolete. Now, lawmakers from both sides...
View ArticleSan Antonians welcome a new year — and new hope — on the first day of spring
The Persian new year begins on the first day of spring, and many Iranians here celebrate it.
View ArticleLegislation giving law enforcement more power along the border moves forward...
Two separate proposals were considered in committee hearings this week, including one that would expand the powers of federal border agents who work in Texas.
View ArticleHundreds rally outside Texas Capitol, pledging to kill anti-LGBTQ legislation
The crowd gathered in Austin on Monday, waving pride flags and signs of support. The rally served as a platform to protest a slew of bills under consideration in the Texas Legislature affecting...
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