Texas ranks among costliest U.S. car insurance states for 2024/2025 models [Study]
The average American wanting a 2024/2025 model vehicle can expect to pay approximately $2,823 annually for full-coverage insurance, according to a new study from Insurify. Texans are paying slightly above the national average at $2,888 for the same type of insurance on 2024/2025 car models, ranking them 15th most expensive in the US for those…
Read MoreFree garden planning workshop set for Feb. 9 in Texarkana
Program will cover garden planning basics The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s School of Professional Education and Community Engagement will host “Getting Started with Garden Planning” on Feb. 9 in Texarkana. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s School of Professional Education and Community Engagement will host…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Honors Everyday Hero
Waxahachie High School joins celebration Waxahachie, Texas Feb. 3, 2026] — When emergencies arise, it’s everyday people that make lasting impacts, solidifying themselves as heroes. For his lifesaving efforts, the American Red Cross North Texas Region will recognize James Westbrook, a Waxahachie High School soccer coach, at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 on the…
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EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment, Saving Repair Costs and Productivity
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advanced American farmers and equipment owners’ lawful right to repair their farm and other nonroad diesel equipment. EPA’s guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports, rather than restricts, Americans’ ability to make repairs on their own, and makes clear manufacturers can no longer…
Read MoreIt’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?
By Renuka Rayasam February 2, 2026 Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. But there are still ways to find care. Over the next decade, the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to slash nearly $1 trillion…
Read MoreWhen Health Insurance Costs More Than the Mortgage
By Renuka Rayasam February 2, 2026 When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable Care Act health plan, the 37-year-old opted for skimpier coverage. But the deductible is about a quarter of his yearly income. Loretta…
Read MoreIf You’re Pregnant and Uninsured, Medicaid Might Be Your Answer
By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio February 3, 2026 LISTEN: If you’re newly pregnant and not able to afford health insurance, you may qualify for Medicaid. Reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer — hosts of the new series “HealthQ” — explain that every state has a…
Read MoreNIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research
By Martha Bebinger, WBUR February 3, 2026 Inside a cancer research laboratory on the campus of Harvard Medical School, two dozen small jars with pink plastic lids sat on a metal counter. Inside these humble-looking jars is the core of Joan Brugge’s current multiyear research project. Brugge lifted up one of the jars and gazed…
Read MoreAfter two Houston Congress members died in office, Al Green defends his seniority to voters
By Gabby Birenbaum and Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2026 HOUSTON — On Monday, Christian Menefee is expected to be sworn in as the next member of Congress from Texas’ 18th Congressional District. Two weeks later, a mostly different group of voters than the ones who just elected him will begin heading to…
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