$1.98 in their bank account: Shutdown leaves Fort Worth-area families in crisis

On Tuesday, 25 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit over the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspending ...

Arkansas, Mississippi State coaches have yet to meet

University of Arkansas interim Coach Bobby Petrino and second-year Mississippi State Coach Jeff Lebby don't know each other ...

Enter for a chance to win tickets to hear the Symphony of Southeast Texas perform on November 15

November 7, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. Win four tickets to enjoy the Saturday night, Nov. 15, performance by the Symphony of Southeast Texas.
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Parents report delays in Texas child support payments despite state’s new system

Months after the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) switched to a new child support payment system, parents across the state say they’re still waiting for money that should have already reache ...
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Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.

The federal marketplace’s health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.

Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown

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App Store Accountability Act dilutes parental oversight of social media access | Opinion

Supporting this policy is signing up for more government control, something Floridians have consistently rejected in recent years.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. Here's what that means in your state

As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance.