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Texas companies reported releasing 1 million pounds of excess pollution during recent cold snap
| January 31, 2024
Frigid weather this month caused industrial facilities across Texas to release unplanned air pollution as machinery froze, power went out and icy conditions blocked service crews.
Texans can take advantage of an IRS pilot program to file their taxes directly
| January 31, 2024
Texas taxpayers will soon be eligible to join an IRS pilot program that will allow them to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software.
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ March 5 primary elections
| January 30, 2024
The deadline to register to vote is Feb. 5. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Feb. 23. Early voting runs from Feb. 20 to March 1.
Study: Texas small businesses want lower healthcare costs, more transparency
| January 30, 2024
A new survey of the nation's small business owners showed a major challenge to successful operations is trying to provide health care for their employees.
Out for blood? For routine lab work, the hospital billed her $2,400
by Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health News
| January 30, 2024
Even when providers are in network, a patient can be on the hook for thousands of dollars for common blood tests that are far cheaper in other settings. Here's one Texas woman's story.