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As a growing number of people are caught in the affordability crisis, they are turning to selling their blood plasma to make ends meet. That plasma is used to make many lifesaving medications but are the donors being fairly compensated? We take a look at how the international blood plasma economy works and why Texas is the leading source for plasma.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett leads Rep. James Talarico in new poll; City council to weigh election date change; Spurs head to NBA Cu[p final after win over OKC Thunder

A new technique for delivering radiation to glioblastoma brain tumors may allow doctors to use much higher doses while preserving healthy brain tissue. UT Health San Antonio's Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD, says this may give patients more time.

SAPD Chief William McManus no longer faces no-confidence vote; Texans weigh in on state hemp rules; $14M Bexar County Urban Farm officially opens

Headlines have made clear that we are in a crisis of loneliness, but the conversation has yet to explore how social isolation impacts the body and mind on a cellular level. We are animals that need community and unity. We hear a neuroscientist’s guide to boosting your brain health by living a more connected life.

Bexar County OKs next steps in new flood warning system; CPS Energy sees rise in past-due balances following federal shutdown; Spurs fail to beat Knicks in NBA Cup final last night

The Trump administration is facing growing pushback after the U.S. Department of Education excluded nursing from its internal list of “professional degree” programs—an administrative definition that determines how much federal student loan funding graduate students can access under a new loan-cap framework.

In less than a month, more than 20 million Americans will face surging healthcare costs as tax credits through the Affordable Care Act are set to expire if Congress doesn't act. Premium hikes will top 90% in many rural areas. Even those NOT receiving tax credits will feel it. Americans covered by employer healthcare plans, are expected to see the largest increase in premiums 15 years.

ICE detains immigrants under "Operation Irish Goodbye"; City council votes on possible municipal election move today; ACS discusses staffing, spay and neuter services

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ramping up detentions of individuals who appear at Immigration Court for their mandatory hearings, including in San Antonio.