March on Capitol: State Budget Cuts Too Expensive
March on Capitol: State Budget Cuts Too Expensive AUSTIN, Texas - Thousands of Texans are expected to converge on the state Capitol today, hoping to talk lawmakers out of plans to balance the state...
View ArticlePrivatizing Texas Jails Could Undermine Public Safety, Say Critics
Privatizing Texas Jails Could Undermine Public Safety, Say Critics AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers are trying to decide whether privatizing more jails would save money. Opponents fear such a measure...
View ArticleCould New Texas Juvenile Justice Department Become National Model?
Could New Texas Juvenile Justice Department Become National Model? HOUSTON - Just a few years ago, the Texas juvenile justice system was plagued by scandal and systemic child abuse. Now it's poised to...
View ArticleNational Report Validates New TX Juvenile Justice Strategy
National Report Validates New TX Juvenile Justice Strategy AUSTIN, Texas - When youths act up, a new report says, locking them up usually makes things worse. The findings validate a recent turnaround...
View ArticleResearch: Wealth Gap Harms Everyone
Research: Wealth Gap Harms Everyone AUSTIN, Texas - The central rallying cry of the so-called "99-percenters" occupying Wall Street, locations in Texas, and spots around the world has been one of...
View ArticleTexans Asked to Weigh In on Crime: Get Tougher or Smarter?
Texans Asked to Weigh In on Crime: Get Tougher or Smarter? AUSTIN, Texas - The Sunset Advisory Commission that evaluates the effectiveness of Texas state government agencies wants the public to weigh...
View ArticleBeating the Odds: Up to 20,000 Babies with Birth Defects in TX Annually
Beating the Odds: Up to 20,000 Babies with Birth Defects in TX Annually AUSTIN, Texas - Hoping to catch more health problems before babies are sent home after birth, a number of Texas hospitals now are...
View ArticleBed Sharing Safely: Not All Co-Sleeping is Created Equal
Bed Sharing Safely: Not All Co-Sleeping is Created Equal AUSTIN, Texas - When it comes to the potential risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from a mother sharing her bed with her baby, there is a push...
View ArticleRoad Safety Urged as Long Holiday Weekend Continues
Road Safety Urged as Long Holiday Weekend Continues AUSTIN, Texas – As the long holiday weekend continues, a reminder for drivers in Texas – keep your hands on the wheel and your focus on the road....
View ArticleAccidental Prescription Drug Poisonings on the Rise
Accidental Prescription Drug Poisonings on the Rise DALLAS - As prescriptions increase for adult aches, pains and chronic illnesses, there's been a corresponding spike in accidental poisonings in...
View ArticleStudy: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies
Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies AUSTIN, Texas - Many parents would never think of allowing their young teen to see an R-rated movie, but a fresh study shows those films...
View ArticleCost of Excessive Drinking in Texas: $16 Billion
Cost of Excessive Drinking in Texas: $16 Billion AUSTIN, Texas - A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that at least 38 million Americans drink too much....
View ArticleReport: Dying at a Concert is Easier Than You Think
Report: Dying at a Concert is Easier Than You Think AUSTIN, Texas – The summer concert season has arrived, and there are a number of dangers lurking amongst the music and the crowds that can lead to...
View ArticleCDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts
CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts AUSTIN, TX - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the snapshot from the new Centers for...
View ArticleTexas Troopers Target Thanksgiving Drunk Drivers
Texas Troopers Target Thanksgiving Drunk Drivers HOUSTON, Texas - The Texas Highway Patrol will be out in full force for the Thanksgiving weekend, promoting safety and targeting dangerous drivers as...
View ArticleMaternal Alcohol Use to Impact Thousands of Texas Babies This Year
Maternal Alcohol Use to Impact Thousands of Texas Babies This Year AUSTIN, Texas - It is completely preventable, but there will be some 40,000 babies born in the United States this year, including...
View ArticleEarly Treatment Key for Texans with Eating Disorders
Early Treatment Key for Texans with Eating Disorders BUFFALO GAP, Texas – Like many other conditions, when it comes to eating disorders, early intervention is key to recovery for those struggling with...
View ArticleTexans Taking Precautions for Poison Prevention Week
Texans Taking Precautions for Poison Prevention Week AUSTIN, Texas - As National Poison Prevention Week continues, local experts say some simple steps around the home can help reduce the chances of...
View ArticlePoll: Majority of Texans Support Marijuana Policy Reform
Poll: Majority of Texans Support Marijuana Policy Reform AUSTIN, Texas – Seventy-four percent of Texas adults say the maximum punishment for being caught with pot should be changed from a criminal...
View ArticleReport: Distracted Parenting Hampers Child Brain Development
Report: Distracted Parenting Hampers Child Brain Development AUSTIN, Texas - Parents, put down your smartphones when you're taking care of your baby. That's the message from University of California...
View ArticleTips for Mitigating Holiday Depression and Stress
Tips for Mitigating Holiday Depression and Stress AUSTIN, Texas – While many people look forward to holiday festivities with friends and family, for others this time of year can intensify stress,...
View ArticleTexas Health Centers to Make Stable Funding Case in DC
Texas Health Centers to Make Stable Funding Case in DC DENTON, Texas - Thousands of community health-center advocates, doctors, nurses, professionals and patients are headed to the nation's capital...
View ArticlePodría el Departamento de Justicia Juvenil de Texas llegar a ser modelo...
Podría el Departamento de Justicia Juvenil de Texas llegar a ser modelo nacional? HOUSTON – Recientemente inició sus trabajos el equipo de transición encargado de fusionar a la Texas Youth Comission...
View ArticleEvidence Suggests E-Cigarettes Not Healthy Alternative
Evidence Suggests E-Cigarettes Not Healthy Alternative AUSTIN, Texas – In the wake of recent reports of fatal lung illness connected with the use of e-cigarettes, new research seems to confirm concerns...
View ArticleTexas' Youngest Children Losing Health Coverage
Texas' Youngest Children Losing Health Coverage AUSTIN, Texas - Children up to age 6 in Texas and across the nation continue to lose health coverage, according to a new Georgetown University report....
View ArticleStaying Vigilant about Teen Substance Abuse in COVID-19 Pandemic
Staying Vigilant about Teen Substance Abuse in COVID-19 Pandemic AUSTIN, Texas -- Home isolation due to COVID19 is causing some people to suffer anxiety and panic attacks -- both of which can lead to...
View ArticleTX Governor Signals Support for Legalization of Fentanyl Test Strips
TX Governor Signals Support for Legalization of Fentanyl Test Strips Texas may soon join other states with legalized fentanyl test strips, used by those with drug addictions to detect the presence of...
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