TPWD Confirms Established Population of Invasive Zebra Mussels in Lake Meredith
June 25, 2026 AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Meredith, near Amarillo, as fully “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. This designation signifies that an established, reproducing population of these invasive mussels is present in the lake. In late May, detection of potential microscopic zebra mussel larvae in routine samples from three…
Read MoreOpioid Settlement Money Pays for Services To Battle Addiction in Rural Kentucky
By Taylor Sisk Jun 25, 2026 Jamie Madden found solid footing for her recovery from addiction at The Hub, a community center in Whitesburg, Kentucky, that offers services ranging from peer support to canned food and sterile syringes. (Taylor Sisk for KFF Health News) WHITESBURG, Ky. — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven…
Read MoreDemocrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
By Julie Appleby Jun 25, 2026 Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to introduce legislation Thursday to cap consumers’ potential out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare, resurfacing a long-running debate over why the program doesn’t limit beneficiary spending. Even the bill’s backers say securing passage this year is a long shot. But the effort…
Read MoreHere’s What’s Cooking
By Betty Bivins Cook Slow cookers can be helpful any time of the year, but especially during the summer months when the time to prepare the evening meal occurs during the hottest time of the day. It’s much easier to start your meal in a slow cooker early in the day, and let it cook…
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Census: Texas leads the U.S. in having more kids, but the state’s fertility rate is still falling
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 Texans are having more babies than the rest of the United States as the nation’s fertility rate declines, Census data released Thursday show. But the state’s fertility rate is falling, too. Texas had the highest fertility rate among other large states like California, Florida and New…
Read MoreAs supporters praise Texas’ proposed “Judeo-Christian” curriculum, rabbis say it dismisses Judaism
By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 Praising a proposal to require Texas public school students to read Bible stories and passages in class, supporters say the perspective is an important acknowledgment that the nation was founded on Judeo-Christian values. Rabbis and Jewish leaders, however, criticized the biblical passages chosen by the State…
Read MoreThe U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook?
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 LUBBOCK — The New World screwworm has entered the country, and if history is any indication, the parasite’s devastating effects on the U.S. could last for decades. The screwworm re-emerged following years of warnings from Central America and Mexico officials of the impending outbreak. Then…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Announces the 2025-2026 Super Elite Teams for Baseball
THSCA recognizes athletes across Texas for their exemplary athletic achievements for the 2025-2026 UIL Baseball season. San Marcos, Texas (June 24, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has released its 2025–2026 Super Elite Teams for UIL Baseball, honoring standout student-athletes from across the state for their exceptional performance this season. The full…
Read MoreGasBuddy Projects Second Most Expensive July 4 at the Pump Despite Six Weeks of Declines
National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75/gal; on track for second most expensive Independence Day at the pump ever (June 25, 2026, DALLAS) – GasBuddy, the fuel savings platform empowering drivers to choose their road to savings, today released its 2026 Independence Day gas price forecast, projecting the national average…
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