Heartbreaking story: A Texas couple’s experience losing two pregnancies after being denied care
| September 27, 2025
ABORTION | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | HEALTHCARE | Repro Rights | reproduction rights | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | women's health
When Hollie Cunningham learned that the babies she carried had fatal diagnoses, she asked her doctor to help end their suffering. That's when she found out that Texas's abortion bans blocked her from the care she needed.
How affordable is senior care in Texas? Find out
| 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.
Educators rally behind James Talarico at Dallas campaign event
| September 23, 2025
State Rep. James Talarico, a 36-year-old Democrat and former teacher, is running for US Senate in Texas.
Lina Hidalgo won’t seek third term as Harris County chief executive
| September 18, 2025
Harris County voters will choose a new county judge in 2026, as Lina Hidalgo announced she won’t seek a third term.
Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month amid concerns over ICE arrests
| September 15, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | hispanic heritage month | HTX | IMMIGRATION | LIFESTYLE | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, kicks off in Houston this week with music, dance, and festivals across the area. But for many, the celebrations are not just about celebrating culture—it’s also about finding hope and joy at a time when increased immigration enforcement has left many communities on edge.