Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years
| March 10, 2026
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Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC.
Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know
| March 10, 2026
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Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.
Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes
| November 12, 2025
Head Start is a federally funded program that provides free child care for infants to children from low-income families or who live with disabilities. It’s a lifeline for families across the country who can’t access traditional child care due to high costs.
Where to get food resources in Texas as SNAP benefits are set to pause for November
| October 29, 2025
This article was last updated Nov. 2 at 3:50 p.m. As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving million of low-income Texans unsure about where they’ll get their next meals. The government shutdown started on Oct. 1, due […]
Who really runs the world — the people or a handful of elites pulling strings?
| October 24, 2025
Societies have been shaped by different power structures throughout history, and lately, one term has been gaining attention: oligarchy. But what does that word really mean, and what does Beyoncé have to do with it?