Texas Medical Board Asked to Issue Guidance on State Abortion Laws
Two lawyers filed a petition Tuesday that asks the board to clarify what counts as a medical exception to the state’s abortion laws.
Cervical Health Awareness Month 2024
Cervical cancer is the third-leading cancer diagnosis for women ages 20-39 and fifth-leading for women ages 40-49.
200 USDA Funded Projects
200 projects to improve infrastructure, housing and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities.
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Secures 14-Year Prison Sentence for Home Health Fraudster
Ozigi was sentenced by a Houston federal court to 168 months of federal incarceration followed by three years of supervised release.
HHSC Provides Family Violence Notice
The webpage includes information on filing criminal charges, obtaining a protective order and, if needed, terminating a residential lease. Both the notice and website are available in Spanish.
Texas Sues Pfizer for Misrepresenting COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Texas AG has sued Pfizer, Inc., for unlawfully misrepresenting the effectiveness of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine and attempting to censor public discussion of the product.
Texas Fire Departments are Fighting Stigma About Mental Health
Department leaders say they recognize that post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues are among the biggest dangers of the job.
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets
The Center for Veterinary Medicine discusses some unhealthy holiday temptations and how to keep your pets safe.
Drug Manufacturer Tris Pharma Sued by the State for Defrauding Texas Taxpayers
Tris Pharma manufactured an ADHD drug for children and targeted Texas Medicaid recipients.
USDA Invests Nearly $28M to Support Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
According to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Ag Census data, one-third of the United States’ 3.4 million farmers are over the age of 65.
Thanksgiving Food Safety
Four steps to food safety: clean, separate, cook and chill, and avoid risky food handling habits.
USDA Launches U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
Deputy Secretary Torres Small is making this announcement as officials from the Administration are traveling the country as part of the Investing in Rural America Event Series.
Which Turkey Should You Buy?
While buying the rest of your Thanksgiving items, remember food product date tags are not safety dates.
Tyson Food Recall Chicken Nuggets Due to Metal Pieces Found
Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal pieces.
Ban on COVID-19 Mandates Heads to Texas Governor
A sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees of private Texas businesses is on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, carrying with it a $50,000 fine for employers who punish workers for refusing the shot.
Texas House Approves Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates by Private Employers
Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation.
Funding Halted Rural Hospital Closures Across Texas, Until Now
La Grange residents worked for months to try to save the 65-bed hospital and asked the city to step in with a loan, but it wasn’t enough.
Ban on Vaccine Mandates Passes Texas Senate
The bill offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities.
Preventive Care for Women During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.