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The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024

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Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Texas seniors.
Meet Dallas’ Newly Appointed Poet Laureates

Meet Dallas’ newly appointed Poet Laureates

In an official ceremony at Dallas City Hall on Wednesday, April 10, Mayor Eric Johnson appointed Dr. Mag Gabbert as the city’s second Poet Laureate. The Hockaday School student, Naisha Randhar, was also named the Youth Poet Laureate. These two laureates will represent the city’s commitment to the literary arts for the next one or two years respectively.
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Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch

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TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here's what you need to know.
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Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.

Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, hustled to get kids on state health care. Now, CHIP is kicking them off.
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The zodiac signs of 12 iconic women offer insight into their historic accomplishments

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The zodiac signs of 12 iconic women offer insight into their historic accomplishments. Here's what you need to know about these women and their zodiac signs.
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Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

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When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond

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These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here's everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap

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Texas libraries work to bridge gap in state’s mental health services. Here's what you need to know about TX libraries providing mental health resources.
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Biden issues executive order to improve women’s health research

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The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
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How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas

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By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas” 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, our daily newsletter that keeps […]
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Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books

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Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here's everything you need to know to find free books near you.
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Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally

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We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
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