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The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges—and the economy

| April 28, 2025

This so-called demographic cliff has been predicted ever since Americans started having fewer babies at the advent of the Great Recession around the end of 2007—a falling birth rate that has not recovered since, except for a slight blip after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school

by Jessica F. Simmons

| April 28, 2025

A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.

The financial cost of autism management: Navigating expenses and resources

by Stacker

| April 23, 2025

While all 50 U.S. states have laws requiring private insurers to cover some level of autism-related care, coverage details vary, and out-of-pocket costs can still be significant, Rula explains.

Telehealth for pets? It’s the cat’s meow, a Texas lawmaker says.

by The Texas Tribune

| April 1, 2025

Animal health care experts raised concern that telehealth would lead to misdiagnosis and erode what little care already exists in rural Texas.

Making it in DFW: Dallas-founded Ann’s Health Food finds that compassion is good business

by Joi Louviere

| March 26, 2025

DFW chain Ann's Health Food Center & Market has survived 41 years by running a compassionate, community-focused business.

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The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges—and the economy

She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school

The financial cost of autism management: Navigating expenses and resources

Telehealth for pets? It’s the cat’s meow, a Texas lawmaker says.

Making it in DFW: Dallas-founded Ann’s Health Food finds that compassion is good business

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