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Low-income Texans struggle to find new doctors as state officials boot Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
The state's health commission gave Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors. Experts say there are limited places low-income patients can go, in part because Texas already has a shortage of doctors who accept Medicaid due to the state’s low payment rates.
What We Can Learn From The 1954 Capitol Attack By Puerto Rican Nationalists
The group’s self-proclaimed leader, Lolita Lebrón, was prepared to die for Puerto Rico’s independence. She survived, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Uvalde Council butts heads with hotel rep over subdivision request
After a vehement discussion regarding a request to subdivide hotel/motel property located at 920 E. Main St., Uvalde City Council postponed decision on the issue, which was previously rejected by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Dade Phelan raised $4.4 million as he ascended to Texas House speakership
The Beaumont Republican saw a flood of campaign cash in the weeks before he was elected speaker on Tuesday.
NRA says it’s moving to Texas. Bankruptcy experts say it may be more of a legal move than a physical one.
The National Rifle Association filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may reincorporate in Texas. Experts say it’s fleeing a fraud case in New York.
Trump administration extends health care safety net for uninsured Texans
A federal program known as the 1115 waiver helps pay for the costs of providing health care to people who are uninsured. Advocates for Medicaid expansion say it fills gaps in care that are caused by Texas’ refusal to expand coverage.
All Texas Democrats in U.S. House voted to impeach Donald Trump. No Texas Republicans joined them.
Texas Democrats have been unanimous in their support for impeachment. Many Republicans from the state have been opposed.
Josie Campa recalls the good old days as City honors her for 45 years of service
Josie Campa was honored at the Devine City Council meeting this Monday, for her 45 years of service to the City of Lytle. Campa first came to work for the City on January 15, 1976 and saw the city go from using manual typewriters to where we are today.
