
How affordable is senior care in Texas? Find out
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| September 25, 2025
When older Americans contemplate retirement, and they consider whether to retire in another state, the regional costs of senior care might not cross their minds.
Yet more than 80% of Americans will need long-term care at some point, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Long-term care delivers help with everyday activities, like dressing and eating.

Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
| September 23, 2025
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To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.

Houston residents to see increased electricity bill due to CenterPoint Energy cost adjustments
by Sierra Rozen
| September 11, 2025
The last thing most Houston residents want to hear is that an already potentially high electric bill could be even higher.

Free Fare Fridays encourage public transit for the month of September in the Houston area
by Sierra Rozen
| September 9, 2025
Houston public transit users can expect to see a little extra change in their pockets this month, as multiple transit agencies take part in Free Fare Fridays.

Houston housing affordability improves but certain ZIP codes continue to see sky-high prices
by Sierra Rozen
| September 8, 2025
While the housing market might be looking up for some, certain Houston ZIP codes are still seeing sky-high prices.


