News
The Science Of Being Pregnant In The Texas Heat
Posted on · Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer with UT Southwestern Medical Center confirms that a heatwave is more challenging with a baby on the way
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‘Something Broke Him,’ Says Friend Of Suspect In Austin Bombings
Posted on · A friend of the suspect, Jeremiah Jensen, describes Conditt as shy, smart and thoughtful. "He was an intense person and could be hard to love but he was a person," he says
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How ‘Big Data’ Might Help Predict Which Children Are Most At Risk For Abuse
Posted on · Currently, 3 million kids are investigated for maltreatment every year — 700,000 of those cases are substantiated
Hurricane Harvey
For Evacuees With Babies, Diapers Make A Difference
Posted on · In the aftermath of Harvey, and with Hurricane Irma cranking up in the Atlantic, diapers are a key element in outfitting a shelter.
News
This Nonprofit Sends Dallas Kids Home With Fresh Produce — And Parents, Healthy Recipes
Posted on · In Dallas, there’s a program designed to send kids home from school each week loaded up with fresh fruits and veggies.
News
One In Six Texas Women Live In Poverty; Report Says Child-Care Changes Could Help
Posted on · Women often walk a rougher road than men when it comes to economic stability. A new report from the Dallas Women’s Foundation, the Austin-based Center for Public Policy Priorities, and Texas Woman’s University shows 17 percent of Texas women live in poverty, compared to 14 percent of men.
News
An Expert’s Guide To Starting 2017 On Solid Financial Footing
Posted on · Some people struggling with money may decide to make big changes to mark the start of 2017. Experts say there is a right and wrong way to approach financial New Year’s resolutions.
News
One Crisis Away: A Year Later, A Family Of Five Celebrates Surviving The Storms
Posted on · KERA’s One Crisis Away series: Rebuilding A Life is catching up with four families on the financial edge still struggling to move past last year’s Christmas weekend tornadoes.
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5 Reasons Tax Free Weekend Might Be A Bad Deal
Posted on · Tax-free weekend starts Friday in Texas. The three-day break lets families buy backpacks, sneakers and blue jeans with no sales tax.
Health & Science
TX Abortion Rights Groups And Anti-Abortion Groups Await Expected SCOTUS Ruling
Posted on · The Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on the final Texas case this session. Passed in 2013, House Bill 2 requires physicians performing abortions...