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This Silicon Valley-based lender sued thousands of Texans during the pandemic. It stopped when we started asking questions.
Photo by Allie Goulding By Kiah Collier and Ren Larson at Texas Tribune and ProPublica, July 28, 2020 This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. A Silicon Valley-based installment lender that caters to
Texas ranchers, activists, and local officials are bracing for megadroughts brought by climate change
Photo by Allie Goulding By Meena Venkataramanan at Texas Tribune, July 27, 2020 Arthur Uhl III has been ranching for 30 years and routinely has the same lament: “It doesn’t rain enough.” Uhl, who works on his family’s San Angelo-area ranches, needs the rain to grow the grass that feeds his livestock. But in a
Texas’ Roadside Peach Stands Report Plenty of Fruit and Brisk Business
Despite pandemic concerns and winter setbacks, orchards see no shortage of customers or sweet fruit
4 Home Maintenance Tips to Keep the Outdoors Outside
Photo by Robyn Huff (StatePoint) Even avid nature lovers will agree that not all aspects of the outdoors belong inside one’s home. While bugs, mud and allergens will sneak their way into interior spaces, the steps you take to manage these elements can keep your home more comfortable. Contain Allergens Your home should provide a
Great Ways to Take the Fun to the Backyard
Photo by Monkey Business Images (StatePoint) If you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately, you may be ready to get outside for some fresh air. Here’s how to make your backyard the center of family fun. • Set up an outdoor theater: There’s no need to spend the day indoors, even if your
Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation
Photo by jacoblund (StatePoint) After months spent indoors at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that many people are itching to get back out there and take a vacation. This is with good reason. Staying isolated for too long can take a substantial toll on one’s mental health and well-being, according to the
Home Alone Dogs: Put a Stop to the Chewed-Up Couch
(NewsUSA) – Pet owners love being greeted at the door by their furry companions — but coming home to see the sofa in chunks on the floor amid the smiling jowls of our pet isn’t the welcome we hope for. “We all love spending time with our dogs, but we need to leave them at
How to Plan the Perfect Buddy Golf Getaway
(NewsUSA) – Sponsored News – Customization is trending in the world of golf-buddy trips and resorts are upping their game to accommodate groups who want to put their own unique stamp on an outing. While the pursuit of extraordinary golf remains at the core of this annual trek, the golf-buddy trip is expanding beyond tee times
For Love of the Game — Smokeless Tobacco Still a Part of Baseball
(NewsUSA) – Smokeless tobacco is as much a part of baseball as the Cubs’ disappointing run at the World Series year after year. While Major League Baseball is urging its players to reconsider a habit as old as the sport itself, there is also a history to think about — one that has linked the
The Real Story Behind Sports Icon Rudy
(NewsUSA) – We all know the story of Rudy, the undersized legend whose fierce desire to play football for Notre Dame made him one of the school’s most famous graduates in history. Rudy has the kind of tenacity you can’t help but admire. That’s the thing about underdogs, they never give up. Now that the
How to Save Money on Pet Care
(NewsUSA) – Owning a pet has a lot of perks, but caring for one can take its toll on your wallet. According to the ASPCA, owning a dog or cat can cost up to $1,000 in the first year, and many people end up spending much more. The good news is you can cut your
4 steps to get back on the road after a tire warning light
(BPT) – It’ll happen to every driver and likely at the most inopportune moment — like when you’re running late, on a family road trip or commuting to work. A familiar dashboard light will flick on in your car. Sometimes, the low tire pressure indicator can mean it’s time to add more air, caused by
