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What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
| October 23, 2024
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
10 celebrities that took their last breath in Texas
| October 22, 2024
From presidents to pioneers, civil rights icons to silver screen stars, Texas has been the final chapter in many remarkable American celebrities.
Harris wants to give workers more rights and expand opportunities for non-college educated workers. Trump’s plans could cost jobs.
| October 22, 2024
Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses.
Early voting opens in Texas with more than 870,000 people casting ballots
| October 22, 2024
As early voting opened on Monday in Texas, Democrats rallied in Austin to support local and statewide candidates, and scores of ballot measures.
10 Texas towns with funny names
| October 21, 2024
Let’s dig into unusual town names throughout the state that are objectively funny, and maybe even cute.
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
| October 21, 2024
The proposal comes days before Election Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris affixes her presidential campaign to a promise of expanding women's health care access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to undo nationwide abortion rights two years ago.
We transcribed all 12 minutes of Trump’s rambling about Arnold Palmer and his genitalia
| October 21, 2024
During a weekend appearance in Pennsylvania, 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spent 12 minutes rambling about golfer Arnold Palmer — including a bizarre aside about the size of Palmer’s genitalia.
Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don’t
| October 21, 2024
Deep in the heart of Texas’ sprawl, the city of Lewisville embodies the Lone Star State. Bisected by Interstate 35 and ribboned with six- and eight-lane thoroughfares lined with chain stores, Mexican restaurants and pawn shops, Lewisville, 23 miles north of Dallas, is the prototypical slice of the nation’s second most populous state. Its typical […]
Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution
| October 18, 2024
The execution of an East Texas man was halted last week, after years of lawmakers opposing the ruling.
Election officials vs. election observers vs. election campaigners: What’s the difference?
| October 18, 2024
Election officials, observers, and campaigners have very specific jobs throughout the election process. Here’s what you need to know about each.
What it’s really like staying at The Driskill: Texas’ most haunted hotel
| October 18, 2024
Austin’s Driskill Hotel is regularly voted as the most haunted in all of Texas. Learn about the lore and ghosts of this legendary hotel.
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
| October 17, 2024
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here's what to know.