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National Teacher Appreciation Day was celebrated on March 7 until 1984, when it was moved to May. (Perry Correll/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

It's Teacher Appreciation Week 2024

The first week of May is designated as Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States. The push to honor teachers started in 1953 when First Lady …

Texas, Florida, Georgia and California have seen the largest declines in numbers of children enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP. Together, the four states account for half of the total national decrease in children insured in these programs. (Andrii/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

More than 1 million TX children disenrolled from Medicaid, CHIP

More than one million children in Texas no longer have health insurance through Medicaid, despite being eligible for coverage, according to a new …

Texas, Florida, Georgia y California registraron los mayores descensos en el n�mero de ni�os inscritos en Medicaid/CHIP. Los cuatro estados representan la mitad de la disminuci�n total nacional de ni�os asegurados en estos programas. (Andrii/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Más de 1 millón de niños de TX dados de baja de Medicaid/CHIP

Más de un millón de niños en Texas ya no tienen seguro médico a través de Medicaid, a pesar de ser elegibles para la …

Migrants are put on buses from Texas to other states, often without knowing where they are going. (afishman64/Adobe Stock)

Concerns raised about migrant children's mental health

The future of Senate Bill 4 is still tangled in court challenges. It's the Texas law that would allow police to arrest people for illegally crossing …

The National PTA says setting boundaries and monitoring children's screen time is a responsibility, not an intrusion. (DimaBerlin/AdobeStock)

PTA urges parents, caregivers to participate in 'Safer Internet Day'

Most adults know it is dangerous to provide personal information online but children may not, and today's "Safer Internet Day" is meant to raise …

As of August 2021, there were more than 28,000 children in foster care in Texas and almost 6,000 children waiting for adoptive families. (Alexis Scholtz/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)

How adopting children changed the lives of two Texas women

When a Texas woman began her six-year journey to adopt, she hoped to affect one child's life. Felicia Lewis, an adoptive parent, is now making a …

Almost 60% of caregivers in the United States are women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (GeckoStudio/AdobeStock)

AARP: Texas Needs More Caregivers for Aging Population

One in five people across the United States is a full- or part-time caregiver, with those in Texas providing $41 billion in unpaid care each year…

Almost 500,000 reports of suspected child maltreatment were called into the Texas state abuse hotline in 2022, with 166,000 cases investigated, resulting in 9,600 children being removed from their homes. (IdeaBug, Inc./AdobeStock)

New Texas Law Favors Parents in Child Abuse Investigations

Texas parents under investigation for child abuse by the state will be informed of their rights before their children are removed from the family's ho…

The lack of nearby and affordable child care in the U.S. affects job opportunities and costs the economy $122 billion annually, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (mmg1design/Adobe Stock)

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 …

Only 3% of Americans considering adoption say they would consider adopting a teenager, according to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. (shock/Adobe Stock)

Ample Options Await Adoptive Parents in Texas

Adopting a child is a big, important decision, but there also are misperceptions about the complexity of the process - which might mean thousands of …

Before the pandemic, CDC statistics showed about 700 women died each year of pregnancy-related complications, with Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women about three times more likely to die compared to white women. (parentingupstream/Pixabay)

Study: Maternal Deaths Would Skyrocket with Nationwide Abortion Ban

Texas is home to one in 10 Americans of reproductive age, and mandated births due to the state's abortion ban will increase the number of maternal …

Child sex trafficking can have devastating immediate and long-term consequences, including health impacts, psychological and physical trauma. (Steven Depolo/HungryKids.org)

Child Sex-Trafficking Numbers Rise in Texas

Texas Rangers investigating reports of child sex trafficking at a shelter in Bastrop reported they did not find enough evidence to support the charges…

Los peque�os negocios emplearon al 45% de trabajadores del sector privado en Texas, antes de el inicio de la pandemia, de acuerdo a la

Legisladores de TX revisan Iniciativa para Ayudar a Trabajadores a Ahorrar para el Retiro

AUSTIN, Texas -- Para los habitantes de Texas, la pandemia empeoró las posibilidades de ahorro; pero una iniciativa de ley presentada a la …

The best states for children during the pandemic are Minnesota, Utah, Washington and New Hampshire, while the worst are Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and New Mexico, according to a new report from Save the Children. (marcinjozwiak/Pixabay)

COVID's Devastating Impact on Texas Children

AUSTIN, Texas -- When it comes to protecting children during the pandemic, Texas has not fared well compared with many other states. A new report …

Los Latinos son aproximadamente un 40% de la poblaci�n de Texas, pero suman 53% de las muertes por COVID-19 en el estado, de acuerdo al Departamento Estatal de Recursos de Salud de Texas. (aarp.org)

COVID-19: Se insta a las Familias de Texas a discutir durante las vacaciones la planeación para el final de la vida

AUSTIN, Texas -- Las familias Hispanas y Latinas de Texas están entre la población que ha sido la más afectada por el nuevo …

Una falta de zonificaci�n en lugares como Houston, frecuentemente significa que la gente m�s vulnerable va rumbo a una contaminaci�n nociva. (EDAF)

Encuesta: Los Americanos Blancos No son Conscientes de los Impactos de la Contaminación en las Áreas Marginadas

Austin, TX - Cuando ocurren los niveles altos de contaminación en un barrio, muy posiblemente los residentes sean familias Negras o Latinas - y …

Los estudiantes universitarios de color es m�s frecuente que asistan a m�s de un

Los estudiantes transferidos a universidades comunitarias de TX necesitan “HOV Lane” para Triunfar

Austin, TX - Los estudiantes que son transferidos de colegios comunitarios a instituciones de cuatro años normalmente pierden créditos…

Seven Texas counties - Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Hidalgo, Bexar, Travis and El Paso - were among the top 20 counties in the nation with the highest number of uninsured children, according to a report by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. (Semevent/Pixabay)

Numbers Soar for Texas Kids Without Health Insurance

AUSTIN, Texas -- Advocates for children are calling on Texas lawmakers to take action in the next legislative session, after a new report shows the …

La AARP dice que cualquier intento de amenaza que ponga en riesgo la

AARP: “Social Security” debe ser protegida para 3.3 millones de Tejanos

AUSTIN, Texas -- El Presidente Donald Trump declaró que, si es reelegido, planea acabar con el impuesto a la nómina, la principal fuente de …

A new report shows when it comes to protecting and providing for children, Texas has no counties that rank among the top U.S. 50 - and one county, Dimmit, in the bottom 50. (Bessi/Pixabay)<br />

Report: Childhood Ends Too Soon for Too Many Kids

AUSTIN, Texas -- Childhood is ending too soon for too many children in too many counties across the U.S, according to a new report from the group …

Texas prometi� evaluar a m�s de 230 mil residentes y personal en los 1,224 hogares de ancianos autorizados en el estado, para fines de mayo. (sabinevanerp/Pixabay)

COVID-19: Defensores de Adultos Mayores en Texas se enfocan en Centros de Atención a Largo Plazo

AUSTIN, Texas -- Los adultos mayores han sido los más vulnerables a enfermedades y decesos por la pandemia Coronavirus, y la AARP Texas trabaja …

Los datos muestran que en el largo plazo, el impacto del aislamiento social causa tanto da�o como el que sufre una persona que fume 15 cigarrillos por d�a. (gerald/Pixabay)

Distancia Social no debería significar Aislamiento Social

AUSTIN, Texas -- La Encuesta Comunidad Estadunidense 2018 ("2018 American Community Survey") encontró que casi el 18% de los tejanos de 50 añ…

Texas es uno de los cinco territorios de los Estados Unidos con el mayor n�mero de ni�os latinos sin seguro, de acuerdo al Centro para los Ni�os y las Familias (Center for Children and Families) en la Universidad Georgetown. (salud-america.org)

Niñas y niños latinos del Texas, los más vulnerables durante el COVID-19

AUSTIN, Texas -- Conforme la pandemia del COVID-19 empeora en los EEUU, la disparidad entre quienes tienen seguro de salud y quienes no es evidente …

Texas currently serves just 4% of the state's poorest families, one of the lowest rates in the country. (Libreshot)

How Trump Budget Proposal Could Impact Texas Kids

AUSTIN, Texas - The Trump administration's proposed 2021 budget takes aim at a number of safety-net programs, including $21 billion in cuts to the …

According to the Pew Research Center, Texas was second only to California in the number of refugees resettled in the U.S. Since 2002, 88,300 refugees have resettled in the Lone Star State. (Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston)

Critics Cry Foul After TX Governor Rejects New Refugees

HOUSTON -- Advocates for people seeking refuge in the U.S. are challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to reject new refugees. The move would …

Single mothers in Texas with a bachelor's degree earn $663,096 more over their lifetime than what they would have earned with only a high school education, a study shows. (Pixabay)

Study: Helping Single Moms Graduate College Would Benefit TX Economy

HOUSTON -- Texas would see a big return on investments that help single mothers graduate from college, according to a new report from the Institute …

En 2010 unos 25 millones de personas viv�an en Texas -un crecimiento de m�s de 4 millones respecto a la d�cada previa-, de acuerdo a datos de

El Censo de 2020 trae oportunidades de trabajo para tejanos mayores de 50 años

Austin, TX - La AARP (Asociación Americana de Personas Retiradas) de Texas dice que está trabajando para ayudar a los residentes de mayor …

Young children are more likely to be uninsured in states that, like Texas, have not expanded Medicaid to parents and other adults under the Affordable Care Act. (JCarter/Pexels)

Texas' Youngest Children Losing Health Coverage

AUSTIN, Texas - Children up to age 6 in Texas and across the nation continue to lose health coverage, according to a new Georgetown University report…

Caregiving is a highly stressful and sometimes emotional experience, and a new report details just how complex caregiving duties can be. (Adobe Stock)

Caregiving in Texas: A 'Thank You' for an Often Thankless Role

AUSTIN, Texas – In Texas, 3.4 million people are caregivers, a role they are thrust into whether they choose it or not. And new data quantifies …

Children with health insurance are more likely to succeed in school, graduate from high school and attend college, and earn higher wages as adults. (CDC)

Texas Has Highest Rate of Uninsured Kids in Nation

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas has the highest rate and number of children without health care insurance in the nation, according to a new report from …

El Programa de Informaci�n sobre Salud, Asesor�a y Defensor�a ofrece a los habitantes de Texas ayuda gratuita para inscribirse en Medicare (AdobeStock)

Inscripciones Abiertas para Medicare: Ayuda Disponible para Tejanos

AUSTIN, Texas – El 15 de octubre se abren las inscripciones para los planes Medicare del año 2020. Los 2.5 millones de tejanos con …

Texas ranks 27th nationally in breastfeeding, where 83% of babies have been breastfed. (Pixabay)

Groups Push Paid Family Leave During National Breastfeeding Month

AUSTIN, Texas – August is National Breastfeeding Month, and children's advocates are reminding lawmakers that paid family leave would help more …

Use of programs including Medicaid, SNAP and Section 8 public housing will factor into the determination by immigration officials of who gets a green card. (Pixabay)

Texas Kids' Health Care, Nutrition Threatened by Public-Charge Policy

BELLAIRE, Texas – This week the Trump administration finalized a new rule that could deny green cards to immigrants if they access public …

En Texas casi un tercio de los pacientes de los centros comunitarios de salud son ni�as y ni�os. (Pixabay)

La “Princesa Leia” ayudará a Texas a celebrar la Semana del Centro Nacional de Salud

UVALDE, Texas - Se invita las familias a que asistan a la Uvalde High School este viernes para conocer a Superman, la Princesa Leia y recibir …

Longtime observers of the border say the current migration crisis has been artificially manipulated by starving the migrant processing system of the resources it needs. (Adobe Stock)

Observers: Trump Created Migration “Crisis,” Stoking Racial Conflict

EL PASO, Texas — Close observers of the El Paso border accuse the Trump administration of manipulating migrant policy to create a crisis - with …

Currently, only 15% of Texas families can afford infant care, according to federal affordability standards. (Pixnio)

Infant Care Not Affordable for Vast Majority of Texas Families

AUSTIN, Texas — A new Economic Policy Institute report shows how hard it is for Texas families to pay for early child care and education for …

El Comit� Financiero del Senado de los EE.UU. se reunir� el jueves para discutir la reducci�n de precios a los medicamentos demasiado altos, sobre todo para los adultos mayores. Ley sobre la Reducci�n del Precio de Medicamentos 2019.

Grupo de Texas hace llamado para la pronta aprobación de las Reformas de Precios de Medicamentos

Mientras se intensifican los esfuerzos para reducir el costo de los medicamentos de receta en Capitol Hill, algunos grupos de Texas dicen que no …

More than 1.5 million Texas children live in poverty, despite the state's booming economy. (AdobeStock)

Report: TX Lags Behind Most States for Child Well-Being

AUSTIN, Texas – Compared with other states, Texas remains in the bottom 10 for the well-being of its children, according to a new report…

More than 3 million children in Texas rely on Medicaid, and another 400,000 on CHIP, for health coverage. (U.S. Navy)

Report: Texas Losing Ground on Children's Health Coverage

AUSTIN, Texas – After more than a decade of progress getting health coverage for more children in the U.S., a new report shows that nationally…

On average, school districts spend $21,000 to recruit and train a new teacher, but four years after graduation, only 10 percent who enter the profession still are in the classroom. (Ilmicrofono Oggiono/Flickr)

Texas Teachers Moonlight to Make Ends Meet

AUSTIN, Texas – A new report puts a spotlight on the economic stress facing people who choose a career in teaching. According to the Economic …

The uninsured rate for women of childbearing age is nearly twice as high in states that have not expanded Medicaid compared with expansion states. (Pixabay)

One in Four Texas Moms Lacks Health Coverage

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas has the highest rate of uninsured women of childbearing age in the nation, with one in four lacking coverage, according …

�Ayudar� una mayor transparencia sobre los precios de medicinas, a bajar los costos para los consumidores de Texas, o agregar� gastos a los fabricantes de medicamentos que tienen que cumplir� (Gang/Adobe Stock)

Texas se mueve para aclarar los precios de medicamentos

AUSTIN, Texas – En la Legislatura de Texas, una iniciativa para ayudar a enfrentar el alza en los precios de medicamentos está en …

A new report shows that many Americans who frequently don't know how they'll pay for their next meal earn too much to qualify for federal food assistance. (PxHere)

Report: Texas One of 10 Most "Food Insecure" States

AUSTIN, Texas – A new Feeding America report shows that in every county and congressional district in the U.S., a subset of the population …

A national campaign to ensure all Latino children are counted in the upcoming 2020 census includes providing teachers with curriculum across subject areas with information kids can bring back to their parents. (Pixabay)

Campaign Launched to Ensure Census Counts All Latino Children

AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating for Latino participation in politics launched a national …

In San Antonio, workers must earn at least $20 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment. Residents of Fremont, Calif., must earn a six-figure salary to rent a median-priced one-bedroom apartment. (Park Van Ness/Flickr)

Rising Rents Pushing Low-Wage Families Away from Opportunities

AUSTIN, Texas – As more Texans have turned to renting in the decade following the housing crisis, rising rents are pushing low-income families …

Some 250,000 children in Texas separated from their parents are living with other family members. (Pixabay)

Texas Makes Good on Promise to Foster Kids

AUSTIN, Texas - Foster care is improving in Texas and across the nation, according to a new Annie E. Casey Foundation report. More kids are being …

Since 1965, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has tapped revenues from offshore oil and gas development to preserve public lands, including McKinney Falls State Park. (Roy Niswanger/Flickr)

Texas Parks, Wilderness Areas to Benefit in Conservation-Fund Revival

AUSTIN, Texas - In a rare display of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate last week passed a measure by a vote of 92-8 to reauthorize the Land and Water …

Llamado para Aumentar la Protección de los Tejanos Mayores

AUSTIN, Texas – En Texas existe la preocupación de que la retención de trabajadores de servicio social y otros desafíos que …

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