Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
By Robert Droder, MD During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a good time to think about steps you can take to protect your health. While not all risk factors can be controlled, healthy habits can lower your chance of developing certain cancers and other health problems. Small changes can make a big difference. Maintain a…
Read MoreShorter Days Bring Deadly Risks for Walkers in Texas
TxDOT Urges Vigilance During Deadliest Month for Pedestrians AUSTIN – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving as a security expert…
Read MoreHHSC to Host Public Comment Session on Rural Health Transformation Program
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a public comment session on Monday, Oct. 13, to gather input on how new federal funding should be used to strengthen rural health care in Texas. HHSC plans to apply for funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. As part of the One Big…
Read MoreFall tax workshops deliver updates and practical guidance
AgriLife Extension sessions to cover new legislation, real-world applications for tax practitioners The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a series of online and in-person tax workshops this fall to help tax practitioners navigate the latest changes in tax law and apply them confidently. Participants can gain practical, up-to-date tax guidance from experts during Texas A&M…
Read MoreDry spell weighs on Texas’ cool-season forage planting
Ranchers, forage producers face decisions as La Niña weather pattern looms Weather trends toward drought have Texas cattle producers considering their options as cool-season forage planting gets underway. Much of the state has experienced an extended dry period in recent months. The lack of moisture has left many pastures and fields typically planted with cool-season…
Read MoreGovernment Impostor Scams: What You Need to Know
In an era where digital communication makes it easier than ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue to fall victim to government impostor scams. These deceptive operations rely on fear and authority, using fake credentials and urgent threats to convince consumers that they’re speaking with legitimate officials. “These government impostor scams aim to…
Read MoreTexas Honors Lives Lost to Domestic Violence, Releases New Report
Texas Council on Family Violence releases the Honoring Texas Victims Report, detailing 161 Texans killed in 2024. Actor Jesse Eisenberg, celebrity Chef Tommi Vincent, Texas representatives and more show support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. AUSTIN, TX – (Oct. 9, 2025) In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Texas Council on Family Violence…
Read MoreThe Women’s Center of East Texas Hosts 3rd Annual “Too Close To Home” Conference on October 14
Longview, TX — The Women’s Center of East Texas, in collaboration with several local agencies, will host the 3rd annual Too Close To Home: Uniting Against Violence conference on Tuesday, October 14, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Maude Cobb Convention Center. This free, community-wide event is held in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness…
Read MoreCops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles
By Katja Ridderbusch October 10, 2025 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A few months ago, Waynesville Police Sgt. Paige Shell was about to give up hope of getting better. The daily drip…
Read MoreTexas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus
By Ayden Runnels and Nicholas Gutteridge, The Texas Tribune Sept. 18, 2025 “Texas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
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