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In July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would stop issuing paper benefit payment checks on Sept. 30, 2025.

The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know

by Sam Cohen

| October 2, 2025

Community | CULTURE | EQUALITY | government | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | money | News | politics
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.

Rate of uninsured children in TX tops list

by Public News Service

| September 30, 2025

Affordability | CULTURE | EQUALITY | FAMILY | Federal Cuts | health insurance | insurance | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | Medicaid | politics | TEXAS
Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.
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Austin-based Brazilian snack brand takes home the big bucks at H-E-B small business competition

by Sierra Rozen

| September 26, 2025

ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | local business | Local news | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
Grab-and-go snacks, easy cocktails, and spice packets were the stars at H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best award ceremony, where five Texas businesses were awarded a collective $110,000 to help grow their small ventures.
While some companies may source from other states or countries, the Lone Star State has plenty of businesses that operate and produce in-house. And several of them indulge visitors who want a peek behind the curtain.

Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas

by Joey Held

| September 24, 2025

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These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
Texas is currently experiencing an alarming increase of flea-borne typhus cases.

Texas Sees Rise in Flea-Borne Typhus Cases

by Sam Cohen

| September 9, 2025

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Flea-borne typhus, otherwise known as murine or endemic typhus, is on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.