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Polls open today for early voting; Judson ISD votes to close Judson Middle School amid budget shortfall; Mayor Jones proposes free VIA rides

How did PFAS chemicals, once used in popular stain-resistant carpets, end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigate what happened with these forever chemicals and the ongoing health impacts.

More than a dozen health and environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its rollback of a rule that fought climate change. The “endangerment finding”, states that the buildup of heat-trapping pollution in the atmosphere endangers public health. The rollback is widely seen as a major setback to efforts to combat the climate crisis.

A study of two groups of 70-year-olds found that branched-chain amino acids combined with exercise improve physical function and quality of life. Exercise alone did not.

Also: City plans policy to recoup fees on nuisance properties; More layoffs at USAA; Bexar County opens new drive-thru flu shot clinics

The American overdose crisis has reached record-breaking levels; preventable overdoses are now responsible for more annual deaths than traffic accidents, suicide, or gun violence. Fentanyl—the cheap synthetic opioid—remains poorly understood by policymakers and the public. We separate the facts from the fiction surrounding fentanyl.

Democrats have relied on the Latino vote but we are seeing a red shift. More Latinos are voting for Republican candidates. This is despite the anti-immigration rhetoric and threats of mass deportations. Paola Ramos investigates and has written the book : "Defectors – the rise of the latino far right and what it means for America."

Also: Proposed voting law may keep married women away from ballot box; Second gentleman Emhoff campaigns for Kamala Harris; UTSA poll: Bexar County residents split over new Spurs arena

The acadmic course aims to help students who have been exposed to Spanish develop their unique linguistic culture and practices.

District 118 candidates incumbent Republican Rep. John Lujan and Democratic challenger Kristian Carranza take your calls and talk about their vision for the future of Texas, including the issues of school vouchers, expanding health care and border security.