5 Takeaways From Health Insurers’ New Pledge To Improve Prior Authorization
By Lauren Sausser and Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News June 24, 2025 Nearly seven months after the fatal shooting of an insurance CEO in New York drew widespread attention to health insurers’ practice of denying or delaying doctor-ordered care, the largest U.S. insurers agreed Monday to streamline their often cumbersome preapproval system. Dozens of insurance…
Read More“I still lose sleep”: GOP Rep. Drew Darby reflects on voucher vote, THC ban and special session
The San Angelo Republican, at a Texas Tribune event, also weighed in on water and energy policy. By Berenice Garcia Share Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up…
Read MoreTexas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2025 “Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam” 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 for The…
Read MoreRobert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2025 “Robert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection” 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 for The Brief,…
Read MoreNew laws give TBVME increased oversight of veterinary professionals and facilities and expand Texans’ access to information
AUSTIN – Two new laws – including one giving the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) the authority to issue immediate license revocation emergency orders against licensees and facilities – go into effect on September 1. All veterinary medical facilities will be required to register with TBVME, and the board will have the authority to adopt and enforce facility standards, including safety and sanitation,…
Read MoreSFA Gardens Lecture to Feature Growing Citrus in Containers and Cool Climates
Nacogdoches, TX– SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on July 10 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches. Anna Timmerman, Horticulture Extension Agent for LSU AgCenter, will present “Growing Citrus Successfully in Containers and Cool Climates.”…
Read MoreWood County man sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations
TYLER, Texas – A Mineola man has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Fransisco Gonzalez, also known as Kiko Gonzalez, 29, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and was sentenced…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Launches Specialized Critical Care Ambulance for NICU and ECMO Transport
Tyler, Texas (June 24, 2025) — The region’s most critically ill patients now will have access to continuous, life-saving care with the addition of a new state-of-the-art critical care ambulance to the UT Health East Texas EMS fleet. The ambulance is specifically designed to safely transport neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients and patients requiring…
Read MorePreviously deported Mexican national sentenced to 262 months for methamphetamine distribution, second Mexican national sentenced to 168 months
TYLER, Texas – Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentences for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Leopoldo Alonso-Palacios, 38, and Juan Luis Salinas-Leon, 37, both Mexican nationals illegally living in Center, were sentenced to 168 months and 262 months, respectively,…
Read MoreTwice-deported Mexican national sentenced to 168 months in federal prison in drug trafficking conspiracy
TYLER, Texas – A twice-deported Mexican national has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Mercedes Saucedo-Guerrero, 34, a Mexican national illegally living in Longview, was sentenced to 168 months by U.S. District Judge Jeremy…
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