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‘God bless you’: Why my Texas-born Black mom says you need to vote this year
| October 10, 2024
I interviewed my mom about reproductive rights, gun safety, and voting in the 2024 election and beyond.
Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
| October 9, 2024
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
Lone star scares: 12 horror films set in Texas
| October 9, 2024
It turns out the Lone Star State is quite popular as a horror setting. From classic films to more modern-day scares, here are 12 scary movies set in Texas. Spooky season is upon us! Hopefully, you’re practicing appropriate habits like gorging on candy and donning your most festive seasonal clothing. This time of year is […]
Haunted houses in Texas, ranked by fear factor
| October 9, 2024
Need a good fright during October? Not all haunted houses in Texas are created equal, so use our guide to find the right one for you.
I watched 13 scary movies in 13 days
| October 9, 2024
At the end of September, I set out to understand horror movie fans. I always enjoyed a scary movie, from time to time, but never fully appreciated the art of the genre. I decided I would watch 13 scary movies in 13 days as a crash course. I got recommendations from a few dozen horror […]