TX: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Texas officials address human avian flu case
The cattle industry and health officials in Texas are on alert after a person contracted avian flu while working around infected cattle in the Texas P…
Texas food bank, schools team up to help needy families
To reach more hungry families, one Texas nonprofit is setting up mini food markets in schools. The Tarrant Area Food Bank in North Texas provides 60…
TX health foundation broadens focus beyond the doctor's office
There are Texas ZIP codes where people with lower incomes and few health services have a 20-year difference in life expectancy than those who are more…
Eager but cash-strapped farmers seek Farm Bill solutions
Advocates for America's small farmers say younger folks express a growing interest in agriculture, but without necessary capital, they can't get a …
Many Texans May Be Unaware They're Eligible for SSI Benefits
Most people eligible for Social Security know what's required to access the program, but another federal program aimed at underserved communities …
Texas Families Lose Out on Summer Food Assistance
Many Texas families are still struggling financially post-COVID. Nonetheless, the state turned down millions of dollars in federal aid for summer …
Report: Texas Ranks 44th in Nation for Child Well-Being
Child well-being in Texas is on the ropes, with a new study showing significant declines in third grade reading, eighth grade math proficiency and …
Texas Kids Can Benefit from Nonprofit's “Make Summer Fair” Initiative
The last day of school for Texas kids is typically one of elation, but for children in rural areas with high poverty rates, it also can mean …
Report: Addressing Non-Medical Factors a Game-Changer for Texans
Investing in factors outside the doctor's office could improve Texans' health and save the state money, according to a report from a group appointed …
Study: Issues Beyond the Doctor's Office Impact Texans' Health
Across the board, Texans say they'd be healthier if the state put more resources, including money, toward nonmedical factors for their well-being…
Along with Prices, Hunger Rises in Texas
Prices for food, gas and housing are all higher in Texas this year than last. And for local food banks, that means the need for their services is …
Texas' Medicaid Coverage Gap Cited for Healthcare Woes
Texas is one of 12 states to not expand Medicaid, and a new report showed it is one reason the state is falling further behind others in providing …