Stephen Simpson
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Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped. -
Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick. -
New rules from state health officials ban smokeable intoxicating hemp products, including pre-rolled joints and hemp flower. -
Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC. -
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued provisional licenses to nine new medical marijuana operators while existing ones have started opening new manufacturing and cultivating facilities. -
Mental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers. -
During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high. -
Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on bigger threats — provider shortages and funding cuts to programs. -
The outage appeared only to affect the public safety department. Websites for other state agencies were operational Monday evening. -
Craig Garnett, author of 'Uvalde’s Darkest Hour,' believes healing will take time but the city is on the right path.
